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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Tuesday December 02, 2025 ( 20 items )  

Chairman Jordan and Rep. Hageman Probe Cartel Activity on Tribal Lands Fueled by Biden-Harris Border Crisis
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Jordan and Rep. Hageman Probe Cartel Activity on Tribal Lands Fueled by Biden-Harris Border Crisis Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel requesting data regarding how the Biden-Harris Administration's open border polic  more

Discovering America's 'Epilepsy Belt': First-of-its-kind National Study Reveals National Regions With High Epilepsy Rates Among Older Adults
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 2 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Discovering America's 'epilepsy belt': First-of-its-kind national study reveals national regions with high epilepsy rates among older adults Insufficient sleep, extreme heat, physical inactivity, healthcare access and low vehicle access linked to higher disease risk * A first-of-its-kind national study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified  more

Donors Recognize Importance of Cleveland State With More Than $6.4 Million in Gifts
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Donors Recognize Importance of Cleveland State With More Than $6.4 Million in Gifts * Since the start of this academic year, Cleveland State University's (CSU) Division of Student Belonging and Success, which focuses on student well-being and academic success, has received philanthropic gifts totaling over $6.4 million to enhance student support services and expand opportunities that help all students reac  more

Exceptional Research Opportunities, Personal Growth Drew Nepali Student to UToledo for Ph.D.
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Exceptional Research Opportunities, Personal Growth Drew Nepali Student to UToledo for Ph.D. By Natalie Burgess Now thousands of miles from his home in from Bhaktapur, Nepal, Sachin Aryal's journey to The University of Toledo and into the Ph.D. Molecular Medicine Program began with a conversation. "I communicated with one of my seniors from Nepal who was pursuing a master's degree in bioinformatics at UToledo,  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'Firm Size, Heterogeneous Strategic Complementarities, and Real Rigidity'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 25-14R) on November 25, 2025, by Takushi Kurozumi and Willem Van Zandweghe entitled "Firm Size, Heterogeneous Strategic Complementarities, and Real Rigidity." Here are excerpts: * * * Recent research finds that only large firms exhibit strategic complementarities in price setting. Using firm survey data, we show that cost pass-through decreases significantly with firm size. To exa  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'Monopsonistic Wage-setting and Monetary Policy'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 25-24) on November 19, 2025, by Takushi Kurozumi, Yu Sugioka, and Willem Van Zandweghe entitled "Monopsonistic Wage-setting and Monetary Policy." Here are excerpts: * * * Research in labor economics has documented evidence of labor market monopsony. Nevertheless, macroeconomic studies routinely consider households' wage-setting under monopolistic competition. We introduce firms' w  more

GE Aerospace to invest PS19 million to modernise Wales site
EVENDALE, Ohio, Dec. 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace to invest PS19 million to modernise Wales site * December 1, 2025 - Nantgarw, UK - GE Aerospace has announced a PS19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a world-class centre for commercial engine Mainte  more

Husted Attends White House Signing of SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Husted attends White House signing of SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined the president at the White House for the signing of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act into law. Husted was one of nine U.S. senators to champion this legislation. The SUPPORT Act reauthorizes expiring programs that support opioid an  more

Husted Op-ed: Adoption Not Only Changed My Life, But the Lives of Every Member of My Family
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted op-ed: Adoption not only changed my life, but the lives of every member of my family Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) penned this op-ed in Ohio outlets to share his adoption story, outline policy proposals to improve the adoption process and advocate for foster children during National Adoption Month. Key excerpts include: "It's November--that means Thanksgiving, football and family. But something else i  more

ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Slammed for "Insane," Video "So Dumb, his Fans Think it's AI"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Slammed for "Insane," Video "So Dumb, his Fans Think it's AI" * Mediaite: 'ENOUGH': Meghan McCain Outraged at Vivek Ramaswamy's Deleted Plan for Year-Round School "Republican commentator Meghan McCain branded Vivek Ramaswamy's (R) plan to keep kids in school year-round as "absolutely insane."" "McCain then eviscerated the idea. "This is an absolutely insane idea - completely remo  more

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: South Korea Needs to Address Supply Chain Carbon Risks by Accelerating Renewables Deployment
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Dec. 2 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * South Korea needs to address supply chain carbon risks by accelerating renewables deployment Expanding global carbon regulations and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) exposure could increase costs and vulnerabilities for the semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors * (IEEFA Asia): Expanding global carbon regulations and stricter reporti  more

Kaptur Statement On Federal Inaction From HHS And Impact On Toledo Teachers, Students, And Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement On Federal Inaction From HHS And Impact On Toledo Teachers, Students, And Head Start Program * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failed to provide funding for Toledo Public Schools Head Start Program, causing the closure of the program effective immediately, today December 1st.   more

Latta Champions HALT Fentanyl Law on Comcast Newsmakers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Champions HALT Fentanyl Law on Comcast Newsmakers * Recently, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) joined Tetiana Anderson on Comcast Newsmakers, to discuss his bill, the HALT Fentanyl Act, signed into law by President Trump. Introduced by Congressman Bob Latta and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9), the HALT Fentanyl Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 16, 2025. The legislation makes   more

New Moreno Bill to Outlaw Dual Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * New Moreno Bill to Outlaw Dual Citizenship * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 to establish that citizens of the United States must have sole and exclusive allegiance to the United States. "One of the greatest honors of my life was when I became an American citizen at 18, the first opportunity I could do so," said Senator Moreno. "It w  more

NEW REPORTING: Health Care Costs Soar Thanks to Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORTING: Health Care Costs Soar Thanks to Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis * "For one Ohio woman, monthly premiums have skyrocketed to $1,700 a month" Columbus, Ohio New reporting shows how devastating Jon Husted's health care crisis has become for Ohio families. More than half a million Ohioans are bracing for massive premium hikes, with one woman's bill increasing to $1,700 a month. Despite this,   more

Ohio Wesleyan Launches an Endowed School of Engineering, Charting a New Direction for Student Learning, Innovation, Leadership
DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Advancing Engineering Ohio Wesleyan Launches an Endowed School of Engineering, Charting a New Direction for Student Learning, Innovation, and Leadership * Ohio Wesleyan University today announced the creation of an endowed School of Engineering, powered by more than $17 million in alumni philanthropy and strengthened by collaborations with leading engineering partners. The school - th  more

Plug Power Secures First NASA Contract, Enters Growing Space Industry Market
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Plug Power Inc., Slingerlands, New York, a global supplier of hydrogen solutions, has commenced its inaugural contract with NASA to provide a substantial quantity of liquid hydrogen for the agency's facilities in Ohio. The contract, valued at up to $2.8 million, covers the supply of up to 218,000 kilograms of liquid hydrogen to NASA's Glenn Research Center and the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. The company indicated that securing this award marks a significant milestone,  more

Student body president details how Associated Student Government aims to make an impact within Miami University community
OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Student body president details how Associated Student Government aims to make an impact within Miami University community * Video by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson Community can create a positive and lasting impact in a variety of ways. And that's one reason why Daniel Martin '26, a Diplomacy and Global Politics and History double major, chose to attend Miami University. He felt that at Miami he'd be more than just  more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Nov. 22-30, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Nov. 22-30, 2025: * * * UD in the News Nov. 22-30 UD President Eric Spina wrote an op-ed for the Dayton Daily News about how international students contribute to our academic, intellectual, economic and cultural vibrancy. Local media also featured UD's Nativity exhibit and new partnership with IBM. * * * Schools face high costs of losing international students Dayton Daily News Eric F. Spina,   more

Unprecedented Number of Groups (250) Across Political Spectrum Support The Buckeye Institute's First Amendment Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * Unprecedented Number of Groups (250) Across Political Spectrum Support The Buckeye Institute's First Amendment Case * Columbus, OH - An unprecedented 250 organizations, business groups, trade associations, public interest law firms, state attorneys general, and indivi  more