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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2025-01-18 ( 18 items )  
AFP-OH Congratulates Jon Husted for Appointment as U.S. Senator (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 18 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: COLUMBUS, OH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) congratulated Jon Husted for his appointment to the newly vacant U.S. Senate seat for Ohio following Vice President-elect J.D. Vance's resignment. In 2017, Husted received AFP-OH's inaugural Taxpayers' Torch Award in recognition of his conservative leadership and exceptional stewardship of taxpayer dollars. AFP-OH State Direc more PR

Antioch University: A Powerful Discussion on Black Women's Role in Shaping Democracy (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Antioch University issued the following news: Black women have long stood at the intersection of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have propelled progress toward equity and justice, yet their contributions often remain underrecognized and underappreciated. As Judge Faye Chess said in a recent panel discussion hosted by Antioch University, "We have always been there, helping to lead the march. We have a voice. We have a reason to be more PR

Antioch University: LA Antiochians Build Cultural Bridges With Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Antioch University issued the following news: Antioch University created an intricate ofrenda for the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. The ofrenda, or altar, was created by students, faculty, and staff from Antioch's Los Angeles campus, especially those from the MA in Clinical Psychology, which sponsored it. The ofrenda paid tribute to the departed and highlighted Antioch's commitment to fostering social justice more PR

Ashland University: Fox to Step Down as Dean of College of Business and Economics, Will Return to Faculty (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Ashland University issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: Daniel Fox has announced he will step down as dean of Ashland University's Dauch College of Business and Economics, effective May 31. Fox, who had been serving as dean or interim dean since May 2022, will return to his role as a faculty member. "We are grateful for Dean Fox's three years of leadership in the College of Business and Economics. He oversaw the college through an important and successful accre more PR

AU's Homeschool and Classical Learning Center Hosting a Conference on March 8 (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University's Homeschool and Classical Learning Center will host a homeschool conference on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring acclaimed speaker Todd Wilson. It will be held at John C. Myers Convocation Center (638 Jefferson St.). The second annual conference brings together families from the homeschooling community with the goal to make connections, share ideas and receive practical advice for their o more PR

Case Western Reserve: Diamond Continues to Shine: New Properties Discovered in Diamond Semiconductors (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers report plasmons in boron-doped diamond; quantum applications * * * Diamond, often celebrated for its unmatched hardness and transparency, has emerged as an exceptional material for high-power electronics and next-generation quantum optics. Diamond can be engineered to be as electrically conductive as a metal, by introducing impurities such as the element boron. Researche more PR

Cedarville University: Paul Hembekides on Priorities, Faith, and ESPN (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Paul Hembekides, known as "Hembo" to ESPN viewers is a a 2012 graduate of Cedarville University. He is a premier researcher and analyst for ESPN, working regularly with Mike "Greeny" Greenberg. Known for his wit and expertise on sports television and radio, Hembo reflects on his collegiate baseball career, spiritual journey, and professional success. On the Ce more PR

Key Ohio Senate Hopefuls Have Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Key Ohio Senate Hopefuls Have Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge As new Vice President J.D. Vance prepares to take office, his former U.S. Senate seat is open. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will soon appoint someone to fill that seat. Amongst much speculation about who it will be, taxpayers can have confidence most of the top contenders will protect them from tax increases in Washingt more PR

Mount Union Partners With Say Yes Cleveland to Further College Accessibility for Students (10)
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: The University of Mount Union is pleased to announce a partnership with Say Yes Cleveland to offer scholarships to eligible students and help ensure their college dreams are within reach. Mount Union will have five scholarships available to first-year undergraduate students attending a Say Yes-eligible Cleveland school. These scholarships will meet the cost of tuition and technology fees for up to eight semeste more PR

NAMSA Acquires the US Medical Device Testing Operations of WuXi AppTec (10)
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Jan. 17 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: * * * NAMSA Acquires the US Medical Device Testing Operations of WuXi AppTec NAMSA Solidifies Position as the Leader in MedTech Testing and Clinical Research TOLEDO, OHIO USA ---NAMSA, a world-leading MedTech testing, clinical and regulatory consulting firm, announced today that is has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S. medical device testing operations of WuXi App more PR

NFL: Broncos HC Sean Payton on QB Bo Nix - 'We've Found That Player That Can Lead Us' (10)
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor The Denver Broncos believe wholeheartedly they've found their franchise quarterback. Now, it's all about building around Bo Nix. That was the message conveyed by Broncos general manager George Paton -- along with head coach Sean Payton and owner Greg Penner -- on Wednesday. "We're all searching for that, for that rookie quarterback who has franchise skills," Paton said, v more PR

NFL: Giants Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka, Browns Special Teams Coordinator Bubba Ventrone Will Lead Coaching Staffs at 2025 Senior Bowl (10)
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- The National Football League issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2025: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor The 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl has its coaching staffs lined up. Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka were announced Wednesday as the head coaches for the American and National squads, respectively. "We're excited to be getting two outstanding coaches with such great reputations leadin more PR

OEC Statement on AEP to Pay $19M for Confirmed Role in HB 6 Scandal (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- The Ohio Environmental Council issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that American Electric Power (AEP) will pay $19M to settle the investigation into the utility's role in the House Bill 6 Scandal. The SEC determined AEP made the following violations of the Exchange Act: issued a misleading press release around their role in fully funding Empowering Ohio, failed to disclose transactions tied to pay more PR

OEC Statement on FirstEnergy Executives Indicted for Role in HB6 and Alleged Bribery (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- The Ohio Environmental Council issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: Today, two former FirstEnergy executives, Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling, were indicted for their role in House Bill 6 and the alleged Public Utilities Commission of Ohio bribery scandal. Due to these briberies and schemes, in just the first half of 2025, Ohioans will still be forced to subsidize over $80.6 million in fossil fuel bailouts to failing coal-fired power plants. The Ohio E more PR

Ohio State: The Staying Power of Bifocal Contact Lens Benefits in Young Kids (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * After treatment, nearsightedness progresses at age-expected rate * * * Young nearsighted kids who wear bifocal contact lenses that slow uncoordinated eye growth do not lose the benefits of the treatment once they stop wearing the lenses, new research shows. The study is a follow-up to a clinical trial published in 2020 showing that soft multifocal contact lenses with a heavy dose of added reading powe more PR

Ohio Wesleyan University: 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Artists Alicia Brown, Lance Johnson to Join Actress Erika Alexander in March at Ohio Wesleyan Event * * * Visual artists Alicia Brown and Lance Johnson will highlight Ohio Wesleyan University's 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium, which also will feature award-winning actress and activist Erika Alexander as its keynote speaker. Born in Jamaica, Alicia Brown uses portraiture to investigate colonial his more PR

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Jan. 10-17 (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 18 (TNSwrap) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Jan. 10-17: Business Insider, La Vanguardia in Spain and Catholic outlets nationwide interviewed UD faculty. Several regional and local outlets highlighted UD's Choose Ohio First award from the state of Ohio. * * * Mark Zuckerberg says he wants more 'masculine energy' at Meta. So, why don't more men use Facebook? (https://www.yahoo.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-says-wants-more-095901565.htm more PR

Wright State University Foundation Accepting Applications for Students First Fund Grants (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- The Wright State University Foundation issued the following news: By Kim Patton The Wright State University Foundation is now accepting applications for Students First Fund grants. Since its inception in 2019, the program has awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to support innovative ideas that help students succeed, thrive, persist, graduate and begin their careers. "We are pleased to offer the Students First Fund grants program once again," said Scott Rash, president an more PR