Targeted News Service logo

-- Preview Email Newsletter
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2025-11-20 ( 40 items )  
$2.5M Small Business Innovation Grant to Advance Medical Technology Invented at Case Western Reserve University (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * $2.5M small business innovation grant to advance medical technology invented at Case Western Reserve University Finding cells faster could lead to more effective therapies * Targeting and treating diseases first requires being able to find specific cells--which is challenging because they travel within the body and can "hide." Now, a new round of funding will support advancing technology invente more PR

ASI Urges Treasury Department to Clarify Stablecoin Regulations for Non-Federally Insured Credit Unions (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- American Share Insurance (ASI), Dublin, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury urging a clear regulatory path for state-chartered, privately insured credit unions concerning the issuance of stablecoins. This call for clarity comes following the recent enactment of the GENIUS Act, aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoin usage across various financial institutions. Based in Dublin, Ohio, ASI has b more ST

Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution * Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The Air Force Materiel Command closed out Fiscal Year 2025 executing $82.9 billion across its entire portfolio, demonstrating sound resource planning and astute financial management in support of Department of the Air Force and warfighter needs. From Operation more PR

Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration * The Ohio River Basin, spanning 55 congressional districts across 15 states, is the nation's largest body of water to receive no dedicated federal funding WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Erin Houchin  more PR

Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River. The more PR

Bipartisan Proposal Would Restore, Protect Drinking Water for Ohio River Region (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Proposal Would Restore, Protect Drinking Water for Ohio River Region * WASHINGTON, D.C. The bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act will clean up and protect one of the nation's most important waterways with resources to restore wildlife habitat, improve flood resilience, and clean up pollution that contaminates drinking water. "This bill can b more PR

Cedarville Students Combine Faith and Science at AU Sable Institute (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Cedarville Students Combine Faith and Science at Au Sable Institute By Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer * A new generation of Cedarville University students is integrating faith and science to shape the future of environmental policy and stewardship through hands-on research at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. Through Cedarville's long-standing partnership with the Michigan-based more PR

Chairman Jordan Refers Former Jack Smith Attorney to the Justice Department for Obstruction of Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Jordan Refers former Jack Smith Attorney to the Justice Department for Obstruction of Congress Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) referred Thomas Windom, former Senior Assistant Special Counsel to Jack Smith, to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution after Windom declined to answer nearly every single more PR

Cleveland Drug Dealer to Spend More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking and Firearms Offenses (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Drug Dealer to Spend More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking and Firearms Offenses A Cleveland man with a history of violence and drug crimes has been sentenced to prison for his role in running an illegal drug trafficking scheme. Clarence Payne, 40, was sentenced to 170 months (14 years and 2 months) in prison by U.S. District Judge Pa more PR

Dayton Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill Congressman (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Dayton man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Congressman DAYTON, Ohio - A Dayton man admitted in federal court here today to threatening to kill a United States Congressman. Jeffery Dorsey, 60, formerly of Columbus, pleaded guilty to making interstate communications with a threat to inure. According to court documents, Dorsey left a voic more PR

flydubai selects GE Aerospace digital solutions to elevate flight safety and pilot performance with advanced analytics (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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: * * * flydubai selects GE Aerospace digital solutions to elevate flight safety and pilot performance with advanced analytics * * flydubai will leverage GE Aerospace's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions to improve operational safety and empower pilots' d more PR

Former Florida Businessman Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Fraud (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Former Florida businessman sentenced to 46 months in prison for fraud KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Florida businessman was sentenced to 46 months in prison for defrauding clients in Kansas, Missouri, Utah, and Ohio by inducing them to enter into loan agreements to finance construction projects and then causing more than $8 million in victim losses by misapp more PR

GE Aerospace Celebrates Final LM2500 Delivery for LCS Class with USS Pierre Commissioning (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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 Celebrates Final LM2500 Delivery for LCS Class with USS Pierre Commissioning * Evendale, OH - November 19, 2025 - GE Aerospace's Marine Engines & Systems celebrates a significant milestone as the USS Pierre (LCS 38) was commissioned on Nov more PR

Gulf Helicopters Company and GE Aerospace sign MENA TrueChoice partnership for CT7-2E1 engine support (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 18 [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: * * * Gulf Helicopters Company and GE Aerospace sign MENA TrueChoice partnership for CT7-2E1 engine support * * GE Aerospace will deliver full engine maintenance and overhaul activities for Gulf Helicopters Company's (GHC) six CT7-2E1 engines powering its A more PR

IBM, University of Dayton Announce Research Collaboration for Next-Generation Semiconductor Technologies (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * IBM, University of Dayton announce research collaboration for next-generation semiconductor technologies IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the University of Dayton today announced an agreement for the joint research and development of next-generation semiconductor technologies and materials. The collaboration aims to advance critical technologies for the age of AI including AI hardware, advanced packaging, a more PR

Landsman, Gallego Introduce Bill to Allow First Responders Early Access to Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman, Gallego Introduce Bill to Allow First Responders Early Access to Medicare * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced bicameral legislation to allow first responders who retire or leave service early to buy into Medicare. Many first responders retire early due to the physical nature of their jobs, leaving them without quality, a more PR

Likely headed to the Senate, HB 303 could lower electric bills and reduce outages (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [Category: Economics] -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Likely headed to the Senate, HB 303 could lower electric bills and reduce outages * The Ohio House of Representatives is set to pass House Bill 303, which would establish a pilot program for community energy in Ohio. Policy Matters Ohio testified in favor of the bill. Policy Matters Climate & Sustainability Researcher issued the following sta more PR

Miami University launches new BA in Art (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University launches new BA in Art * Miami University's innovative new Bachelor of Arts in Art features three concentrations Art History, Fashion Design, and Studio Art and combines theoretical foundations with hands-on creative practice. Housed in the College of Creative Arts' Department of Art and launching in fall 2026, this new degree is designed for students seeking a flexible, comprehensive, and globally in more PR

National Park Service: Historic Properties in 5 States Considered for National Register (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has announced that a collection of historical properties from Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas is under consideration for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations, submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, include a variety of buildings, districts, and sites recognized for their historical or architectural importance. The National Park Service is eva more PR

National Park Service: Historic Properties in 6 States Under Review for National Register Listing (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has announced that a collection of historical properties from Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York and Ohio is under consideration for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These nominations are being evaluated for their historical or cultural importance. The National Park Service is reviewing the properties for potential inclusion in the nation's official list of histo more PR

Ohio Bankers League: Federal Reserve Announces Major Shift in Supervisory Approach (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * Federal Reserve Announces Major Shift in Supervisory Approach Over the past several years, OBL member banks have consistently raised concerns about examination burdens that felt disconnected from actual risk. Too often, exam cycles were dominated by immaterial findings, ambiguous MRAs, duplicative requests from multiple regulators, or uncertainty around the appropriate use of liquidity tools like FHLB advances more PR

Ohio Environmental Services Industries Urges Approval of Organic Air Emissions Rules by EPA (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Ohio Environmental Services Industries (OESI), Columbus, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to grant federal authorization for Ohio's adoption of organic air emissions rules under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). OESI represents the interests of commercial hazardous waste management facilities and related businesses in Ohio, claiming that its members handle 80% of the hazardous  more ST

Ohio Man Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Organization (10)
CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Man Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Organization WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Brady McKinley, 46, of Adena, Ohio, has admitted to conspiring with others to distribute illegal drugs in the upper Ohio Valley. According to court documents and statements made in court, McKinley worked with others to sell large quantities of fentanyl and co more PR

Ohio State's Chase Center Hosts Columnist George Will (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State's Chase Center hosts columnist George Will Writer discusses his view of the conservative movement in America * Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will encouraged students who come to The Ohio State University to have their ideas challenged. Will, one of the most influential conservative commentators of the past 50 years, spoke about conservatism and the American political tradition to an audie more PR

On the Great American Smokeout, Advocates Urge the State to Protect Smoke-free Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * On the Great American Smokeout, Advocates Urge the State to Protect Smoke-free Law * COLUMBUS, OHIO -Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout, happening Thursday, November 20th, by calling on Ohio lawmakers to protect Ohio's smoke-free law and invest in tobacco prevention and program more PR

Progressive Insurance Accident Response Powered by Cambridge Mobile Telematics Provides Real-Time Crash Detection (10)
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Progressive Insurance issued the following news release: * * * Progressive Insurance(R) Accident Response Powered by Cambridge Mobile Telematics Provides Real-Time Crash Detection In-app safety feature can deliver help when drivers need it most * Progressive Insurance and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, have collaborated to develop the carrier's newest technology of Accident Response, a feature available  more PR

Report Highlights Academic Success of Ohio State Student-athletes (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 (TNSxrep) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * New report highlights academic success of Ohio State student-athletes Program posts single-year grad success score of 94 * New data released by the NCAA shows The Ohio State University's student-athletes and athletics programs continue to record outstanding academic results. In the most recent Graduation Success Rate report, the Buckeyes posted single-year and four-year rolling scores of 94 and 93,  more PR

Saudia Group Selects GE Aerospace GEnx-1B Engines to Power New 787 Dreamliners (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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: * * * Saudia Group Selects GE Aerospace GEnx-1B Engines to Power New 787 Dreamliners * A multi-year agreement advancing aerospace localization in the Kingdom Washington, D.C. November 19, 2025 - Saudia Group, one of the largest aviation conglomerates in t more PR

Senate goes 0 for 4 on property tax reform (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [Category: Economics] -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Senate goes 0 for 4 on property tax reform * The four property-tax bills approved or set for approval by the Ohio Senate today will damage public schools and public services across the state, without targeting aid to the many homeowners and renters who really need it. "Instead of constraining school districts and local governments and provi more PR

The Buckeye Institute Calls on Court to Rehear Let's Go Brandon Shirt Case (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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 Calls on Court to Rehear Let's Go Brandon Shirt Case * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in B.A. v. Tri County Area Schools, calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to hear the case en ba more PR

The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Revisit One-Size-Fits-All Qualified Immunity Standard (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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 Calls on SCOTUS to Revisit One-Size-Fits-All Qualified Immunity Standard * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and te more PR

The Buckeye Institute: HB211 Promotes Commonsense Approach to Balance Justice & Public Safety (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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: HB211 Promotes Commonsense Approach to Balance Justice & Public Safety * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute submitted written testimony (see full text below or download a PDF ) to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee on the polici more PR

The Buckeye Institute: HB503 Will Improve Ohio's Municipal Income Tax System (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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: HB503 Will Improve Ohio's Municipal Income Tax System * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 503, more PR

The Buckeye Institute: HB52 Will Ease Ohio's Care Provider Shortage (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 [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: HB52 Will Ease Ohio's Care Provider Shortage * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio Senate Health Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 52, which, if adopte more PR

UC Awarded $985K NIH Grant to Prevent Infant Obesity (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * UC awarded $985K NIH grant to prevent infant obesity Study focuses on early prevention through community partnerships By Angela Koenig, koenigal@ucmail.uc.edu Infants from low-income families face higher rates of obesity and related health challenges, yet few prevention programs are designed to meet their unique needs. To help close that gap, the University of Cincinnati has received a $985,000 grant more PR

UC Expert Leads International Effort to Update Clinical Guidance for Lipid Management (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * UC expert leads international effort to update clinical guidance for lipid management Shailendra Patel, MD, oversees development of key resources By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Shailendra B. Patel, MD, PhD, University of Cincinnati professor in the College of Medicine's Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in the Department of Internal Medicine, recently led a major internation more PR

UToledo Health Expands Treatment Options for Major Depression (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Health Expands Treatment Options for Major Depression By Tyrel Linkhorn UToledo Health is now offering transcranial magnetic stimulation, an advanced, noninvasive therapy for treating major depressive disorder -- particularly in patients who have not found relief through other treatment methods. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, uses targeted pulses of magnetic energy to stimulate electrical  more PR

UToledo: Medical Mutual and ProMedica Agree on Coverage Terms (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Medical Mutual and ProMedica Agree on Coverage Terms Medical Mutual of Ohio and ProMedica have reached a new multiyear contract agreement finalizing network participation terms. Employees of The University of Toledo who are covered under Medical Mutual may continue to receive care at ProMedica facilities without losing access or facing unexpected out-of-network charges. To maximize your benefits, UToledo emplo more PR

Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Nearly Two Years of Silence to Lie About Epstein Files (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Nearly Two Years of Silence to Lie About Epstein Files * Columbus, Ohio- Ohioans have grown used to Vivek Ramaswamy's string of lies as he desperately attempts to walk back his stance on releasing the Epstein files. He called for the release of the files 11 times while running for president, then went silent for nearly two years. "Ohioans need a governor who will stand up for them e more PR

Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * The United States Air Force remains "the strongest, most capable, and lethal force in the world," Gen. Ken Wilsbach said Nov. 18 at a ceremony installing him as the service's highest ranking military leader, promising to maintain air superiority and instill a "fly, fix, fight" mentality across the force. In rem more PR