Saturday - March 21, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Tuesday March 17, 2026 ( 36 items )  

ADL CEO Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now
NEW YORK, March 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following remarks on March 16, 2026, at the "Never Is Now" summit at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center: * * * ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now (As delivered) Over the past year, 20 Jews -- our brothers and sisters -- were murdered. For Jewish people in the di  more

Advance Social Justice Through a Flexible Humanities Master's Online
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, March 16 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Advance Social Justice Through a Flexible Humanities Master's Online * Antioch University prepares students to act with purpose, advance social justice, and engage communities. The online, self-designed MA in Humanities turns those values into a flexible graduate path you shape around your goals. You study on your schedule with close mentorship-ideal for socially conscious adult learners ready to align adva  more

AG Yost Releases 2026 'Yellow Book,' Provides Guidance for Public Officials Using Vanishing Chats
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * AG Yost Releases 2026 'Yellow Book,' Provides Guidance for Public Officials Using Vanishing Chats * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2026 edition of the Ohio Sunshine Laws manual, which clarifies that messaging applications and platforms that automatically delete records should not be used to conduct public business. The Sunshine Laws manual, affectionate  more

Americans for Tax Reform: West Virginia Legislature Delivers Third Income Tax Reduction, Scores Several Conservative Policy Wins
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Dennis Hull: * * * West Virginia Legislature Delivers Third Income Tax Reduction, Scores Several Conservative Policy Wins West Virginia's 2026 session concluded on Saturday with another five percent across-the-board cut to the personal income tax, completing an ambitious agenda driven by Governor Patrick Morrisey and dominant Republican majorities in the state House and Senate. The Mountaine  more

ASA Urges President Trump to Prioritize Soybeans in Upcoming Trade Talks With China
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 17 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Urges President Trump to Prioritize Soybeans in Upcoming Trade Talks with China Ahead of a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping in China later this month, the American Soybean Association is urging President Trump to prioritize U.S. soybeans in ongoing trade talks and secure additional commitments from China to support American farmers and ranchers. In a letter sent today to  more

Ballot Battles
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Battles * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ric S. Sheffield, author and professor emeritus of Legal Studies and Sociology at Kenyon College, says the voting rights battles faced by Black men in Ohio in the 1800s were among "the most heated and significant of the Reconstruction Era." Sheffield, J.D., will discuss those battles when he presents "Whistling Dixie: Ohio's History of Resistance to the Black Vote  more

BGSU, Lake Erie College Announce Expanded Academic Partnership for Students Pursuing Graduate Education in Healthcare Fields
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 17 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * BGSU, Lake Erie College announce expanded academic partnership for students pursuing graduate education in healthcare fields New pathway agreements support seamless transition into BGSU athletic training, physical therapy and occupational therapy graduate programs * Bowling Green State University and Lake Erie College are partnering to strengthen pathways for students pursuing   more

Builder Sentiment Inches Higher But Affordability Concerns Persist
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in March, following a revised upward one-point rev  more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: NRDC Adopts Nuclear Power Sanity and Exits List of Nuclear Energy Enemies
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSrep) -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * NRDC adopts nuclear power sanity and exits list of nuclear energy enemies Previously a strident opponent of America's largest source of carbon-free power, the Natural Resources Defense Council will be the first anti-energy NGO to be removed from the InfluenceWatch list of nuclear power opponents. * According to an Axios r  more

Case Western Reserve: From Farm to Table, 40% of Food Goes to Waste
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * From farm to table, 40% of food goes to waste Case Western Reserve University researchers are pursuing solutions to food spoilage--and the plastic pollution caused by food packaging * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that up to 40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste every year--mainly because it spoils during transportation, storage and distribution--even  more

Case Western Reserve: Restoring Touch for People With Paralysis
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Restoring touch for people with paralysis Clinical trial will compare brain, nerve and combined stimulation approaches to restore sensation after spinal cord injury * People with quadriplegia--paralysis of all four limbs caused by spinal cord injury--may have new hope for restoring a sense of touch in new research conducted at Case Western Reserve University (http://case.  more

CBSA is stopping impaired drivers at the border and making roads safer in Southern Ontario
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 16 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * CBSA is stopping impaired drivers at the border and making roads safer in Southern Ontario * The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) joins its public safety partners in marking National Impaired Driving Prevention Week. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, continues to kill or injure more Canadians than any other crime. It also remains the sin  more

Cleveland Clinic Nurse Earning BSN Online From BGSU to Launch Career in London
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, March 17 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * Cleveland Clinic nurse earning BSN online from BGSU to launch career in London Jordan Jones worked full-time as an ICU nurse while obtaining her bachelor's degree 100% online By Branden Ferguson After working her way from a state-tested nurse assistant (STNA) to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and then a registered nurse (RN), Jordan Jones had built a successful career in the   more

EPA Announces Proposed Cleanup Plan for Federated Metals Superfund Site in Northwest Indiana
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces Proposed Cleanup Plan for Federated Metals Superfund Site in Northwest Indiana * Agency to hold March 26 public meeting to discuss proposed plan CHICAGO (March 16, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed plan to clean up lead-contaminated residential properties, as part of the agency's efforts to address the Federated Metals Corp. Super  more

ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * Starting Wednesday, March 18, fans can tune in across ESPN networks for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One. Along with ESPN's robust studio coverage, 16 top-tier commentator teams will head to host sites   more

FAA Issues Final Rule on Air Traffic Procedures for Safe Flight Operations
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating various flight procedures at airports across the National Airspace System. This administrative action enables the agency to transition to updated criteria for instrument flight rules, ensuring the safe use of navigable airspace as airport environments and air traffic requirements change. The amendatory provisions for the following procedures become effective April   more

Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: The Brooklyn Bridge
DETROIT, Michigan, March 17 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Andrew Bernstein, member of the FEE Faculty Network: * * * The Brooklyn Bridge A triumph of capitalism. * There are two extraordinary truths about the Brooklyn Bridge. The first is that its creation was one of the heroic feats of 19th-century American capitalism; the second is that it was the personal epic of John Roebling and his family. The bridge's construction was   more

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan Probes EU Bureaucrats Hiding Efforts to Censor American Speech
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Probes EU Bureaucrats Hiding Efforts to Censor American Speech Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to ten technology companies--including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Reddit, Rumble, TikTok, and xAI--reiterating that the Committee's document subpoenas require the companie  more

John Carroll University to Host Health Professions Summit on April 11
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 17 -- John Carroll University issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * John Carroll University to Host Health Professions Summit on April 11 John Carroll University will host the 2026 JCU Health Professions Summit: Building Healthier Communities through Public Health on Saturday, April 11, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the atrium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology. The event will bring together healthcare professionals, alumni, students, commu  more

Kim Dell '92 earns one of aviation's highest honors
BEREA, Ohio, March 16 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Kim Dell '92 earns one of aviation's highest honors * Dell has soared to new heights after charting a journey from BW to aviation excellence, producing 50 events across the country. When Kim Dell '92 walks onto the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport each Labor Day weekend, she's orchestrating a legacy that has captivated Cleveland for generations. As executive director of the Cleveland National Air Show,   more

Moreno Mourns the Loss of Ohio Service Members Killed in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Mourns the Loss of Ohio Service Members Killed in Iraq * WASHINGTON - Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the devastating loss of three Ohioans - Curtis Angst, Tyler Simmons, and Seth Koval - in last week's military plane crash in Iraq. *** Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-mourns-the-loss-of-ohio-service-members-killed-in  more

Ohio Credit Union League Comments on NCUA Deregulation Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding its initiative under Executive Order 14192, aimed at deregulating certain aspects of credit union operations. Representing 199 credit unions across Ohio, the organization advocates for regulatory revisions that will enhance operational efficiency and benefit consumers. OCUL's letter addresses proposed changes to the Federal Credit Union A  more

Ohio Credit Union League Supports NCUA's Amendments on Catastrophic Act Reporting
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments to the regulations regarding catastrophic act reporting. The organization believes that these regulatory updates are essential for improving operational efficiency while maintaining safety and soundness. In its comment letter, OCUL applauded NCUA's initiative to review and update existing regulations under Execut  more

Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women's Basketball * * All 67 games of the tournament available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and the ESPN App, March 18-April 5 * 1 Seeds: No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA, No. 1 Texas, No. 1 South Carolina * Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship, the one-hour women's basketb  more

Rep. Beatty & Counsel Statement on Today's Court-Ordered Disclosure
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Beatty & Counsel Statement on Today's Court-Ordered Disclosure * WASHINGTON \- Today's scanty document production shows that there is no adequate basis to close the Kennedy Center and that Donald Trump's statements to the contrary are not founded. President Trump claims () that his proposed closure of the Kennedy Center was based on a "a one-year review" including "Art Institutions" and other e  more

Rights4Girls Executive Director Vafa Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Yasmin Vafa, executive director and co-founder of Rights4Girls, from a March 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Lost and Exploited: Confronting Child Trafficking and the Failure to Protect America's Most Vulnerable": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the honor of testifying before you today on this critical   more

Sen. Husted Joins Bill to Expand Capital for American Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted joins bill to expand capital for American manufacturers Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chris Coons' (D-Del.) bipartisan Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act. The bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) leads the companion bill to the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act in the U.S. House   more

Sen. Husted Leads Bill to Support Family-owned Farms
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted leads bill to support family-owned farms Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the USDA Loan Modernization Act. This bill would remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan programs. "Ninety-five percent of farms in Ohio are family-owned and operated, and they shouldn't be penalize  more

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 16 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * Mar 13, 2026 Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fil  more

The Buckeye Institute: Data Center Tariff Undermines Ohio's Competitive Edge
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16 [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: * * * The Buckeye Institute: Data Center Tariff Undermines Ohio's Competitive Edge * Columbus, OH - As the Ohio Supreme Court prepares to consider whether American Electric Power's (AEP) data center tariff plan constitutes discriminatory pricing, The Buckeye Institute is   more

THE GIRLS ARE FIGHTING: Jon Husted's Out of Touch Comments Spur Bipartisan Backlash
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * THE GIRLS ARE FIGHTING: Jon Husted's Out of Touch Comments Spur Bipartisan Backlash * TiffinOhio.net : Renacci blasts Husted over comments about people in poverty: 'Should not have been appointed to Senate' Jon Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world" COLUMBUS, OHIO - Jon Husted's latest comments claiming that struggling Ohioans ar  more

The readiness mindset: Why mental wellness is mission-critical
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * The readiness mindset: Why mental wellness is mission-critical * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Our resilience is built through a preventive maintenance model of wellness. We would never wait for an aircraft's engine to fail mid-flight before performing maintenance. Our amazing maintainers whether they are Airmen or Guardians conduct rigorous, schedule checks to ensure all of our equ  more

U.S. Attorney's Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners for Outstanding Investigative Work
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners for Outstanding Investigative Work Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigations that ultimately led to successful outcomes throughout 2025 were recognized at the U.S. Attorney Office's (USAO) Law Enforcement Awards ceremony held recently. "Here in our Northern District of Oh  more

UToledo: Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student Champions Inclusivity With Destination Toledo Accessibility Guide
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 17 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student Champions Inclusivity with Destination Toledo Accessibility Guide By Kirk Baird Alyssa Stoy's passion for occupational therapy wasn't born in the classroom. While working at an autism center, Stoy loved watching children finally understand something and put the pieces of their world together. That singular experience became the catalyst for her career. Now, as an occup  more

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Kilby Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support released the following testimony by Adm. James W. Kilby, vice chief of naval operations, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The Current Readiness of the Joint Force": * * * Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Hirono, distinguished Members of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the readiness of the United States Navy. On behalf of  more

Youngstown Hub Announces Awardees of IP Generation & Technology Development Project Call
JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The National Center For Defense Manufacturing and Machining posted the following news: * * * Youngstown Hub Announces Awardees of IP Generation & Technology Development Project Call YOUNGSTOWN, OH -- The Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense, in collaboration with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), proudly announces the awardees selected from White Papers submitted in response to the IP Generation & Technology   more