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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2026-01-23 ( 41 items )  
ACLU Sends Letter to Ohio Secretary of State Over NVRA Compliance (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Sends Letter to Ohio Secretary of State Over NVRA Compliance * COLUMBUS, OH - Today the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Ohio, and Campaign Legal Center sent a letter to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding Senate Bill 2 more PR

Advocacy Organizations Deliver Letter to Ohio Secretary of State Alerting Him of SB 293's Compliance Issues With National Voter Registration Act (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release: * * * Advocacy Organizations Deliver Letter to Ohio Secretary of State Alerting Him of SB 293's Compliance Issues with National Voter Registration Act SB 293 is harmful, anti-democratic legislation that enacts a grab-bag of unfunded mandates and burdens that will impede the ability of legitimate voters to vote, and also encumber the work of Boards of Elections officials. * COLUMBUS, OH more PR

AFP-OH Welcomes Vice President JD Vance to Ohio, Highlights Progress on Border Security, Affordability, and Energy (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Welcomes Vice President JD Vance to Ohio, Highlights Progress on Border Security, Affordability, and Energy Toledo, OH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) welcomed Vice President JD Vance back to Ohio as the administration continues advancing policies Ohioans demanded in 2024-strong border security, greater affordability for working families, and a more more PR

Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown Blasts Backroom Deal to Block Year-round E15 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown Blasts Backroom Deal to Block Year-round E15 * Washington, DC - Today, House Committee on Agriculture Vice Ranking Member Congresswoman Shontel Brown criticized House Republicans for cutting a deal that strips year-round E15 from must-pass spending legislation and instead creates a task force to study the issue. "This is shameful backroom dealing - plain and simple. Inst more PR

American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients * (WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026) -The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is awarding its 2026 Scholar Award to 53 early-career investigators dedicated to careers in hematology research. Designed to support recipients as they transition from training programs to careers as independent investigators, ASH  more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: Vice President Vance Touts Big Beautiful Tax Cuts - "You Earned It. You Ought to Keep It" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Vice President Vance Touts Big Beautiful Tax Cuts: "You Earned It. You Ought to Keep It" By Sean Rowen Vice President JD Vance traveled to Ohio on Thursday to speak about the Trump administration's economic record and the impact of the list of tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). During a visit to Midwest Terminals in Maumee, Vance noted the Trump administration rewards work instead of puni more PR

California Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison for Leading 90-kilogram Methamphetamine Ring That Shipped Drugs to Central Ohio (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * California man sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for leading 90-kilogram methamphetamine ring that shipped drugs to central Ohio Troy Patterson, 55, of Beverly Hills, California, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 250 months in prison for shipping more than 90 kilograms of methamphetamine from southern California to Columbus  more PR

Case Western Reserve: Learn the Risks of Using AI Tools for Mental Health Support (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Learn the risks of using AI tools for mental health support While artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and applications can be helpful, they are not a substitute for professional care, can misunderstand emotions, may provide inaccurate or inappropriate responses, and cannot assess safety or crisis situations. At Case Western Reserve, the University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) office has c more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Adjusted for Cost of Living, Wages in North Dakota Pass Those in Minnesota (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Adjusted for cost of living, wages in North Dakota pass those in Minnesota By John Phelan When Gov. Walz announced that he was ending his campaign for reelection, local media began to assess his legacy. The Minnesota Reformer carried an article titled "Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota in more PR

Chairman Steil Expands Investigation Into Noncitizens Registering to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance  more PR

Cleveland Man Sentenced to Nearly 16 Years in Prison After Feds Seized Fentanyl and Cocaine in His "Nana's" Basement (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Cleveland Man Sentenced to Nearly 16 Years in Prison After Feds Seized Fentanyl and Cocaine in His "Nana's" Basement A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine drug trafficking ring which he helped operate out of his grandmother's basement. Darnell Kief Beckham Bell, of Cleveland, was sentenced to 19 more PR

Columbus Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Federal Agents (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Columbus man charged with threatening to kill federal agents A Columbus man has been charged federally for allegedly threatening on social media to kill federal immigration agents. Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, is charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer. A more PR

Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on Ukrainian Unity Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on Ukrainian Unity Day * Washington, DC - Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), issued the following statement in recognition of Ukrainian Unity Day: "Today, we mark Ukrainian Unity Day, honoring a nation whose unity i more PR

DCCC Statement on JD Vance Visiting OH-09 to Lie About Republicans' Affordability Crisis and Reckless Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on JD Vance Visiting OH-09 to Lie About Republicans' Affordability Crisis and Reckless Tariffs * DCCC spokesperson Riya Vashi released the following statement ahead of JD Vance's visit to Ohio's 9th congressional district today to lie about Republicans' dire affordability crisis, tanking economy, and reckless tariffs: "JD Vance's second visit to Toledo is just anot more PR

DNC: As Vance Heads to OH-09, Trump's Toxic Agenda Has Already Cost Ohio Families More Than $1,500 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * As Vance Heads to OH-09, Trump's Toxic Agenda Has Already Cost Ohio Families More than $1,500 Last week, Cook Political Report shifted OH-09 in Democrats' favor, underscoring Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms Today, JD Vance will travel to Ohio's 9th Congressional District to try to sell Trump's disastrous economic policies. While Donald Trump thinks affordability  more PR

DNC: Vance - The Trump-Vance Economy is Sinking Like the Titanic (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Vance: The Trump-Vance Economy is Sinking Like the Titanic Today in Ohio, JD Vance compared the Trump-Vance failing economy to not just a sinking ship but the most famous and devastating shipwreck of all time. Vance pushed back against criticisms that he and Trump aren't doing enough to bring down costs by claiming that "you don't turn the Titanic around overnight." While working more PR

Ernst Helps Families Achieve Financial Independence (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Helps Families Achieve Financial Independence * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting pathways to new opportunities and long-term success for vulnerable American families by giving states the flexibility to streamline federal benefit programs. Ernst is cosponsoring the Upward Mobility Act, led by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), to consolidate multiple federal anti-poverty programs more PR

ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years * ESPN's presentation of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff delivered a blockbuster postseason across all 11 games, headlined by a thriller between No. 10 Miami and top-seeded Indiana that will go do more PR

GE Aerospace Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, Jan. 22 [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 Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results * Strong fourth quarter to close 2025, momentum continuing into 2026 Fourth Quarter 2025: * Total orders of $27.0B, +74%; * Total revenue (GAAP) of $12.7B, +18%; adjusted revenue* $11.9B, +20%; more PR

ICYMI: Vice President JD Vance Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Failure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Vice President JD Vance Highlights Marcy Kaptur's Failure This morning, Vice President JD Vance highlighted out of touch Democrat Marcy Kaptur's unwavering support of the failed Biden agenda. VP Vance also torched Kaptur for voting for the largest tax hike since WWII while rejecting no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on social security. "Out of touch Ma more PR

Kaptur Calls For Transparency and Oversight in Rejecting Latest Homeland Security Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Calls For Transparency and Oversight in Rejecting Latest Homeland Security Funding Bill * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted to reject Appropriations legislation extending authorized spending levels for the Department of Homeland Security, citing reports of enforcement action violating law and order protocols based in basic Constitutional principles, and a serious l more PR

Landsman Statement on Vote Against Department of Homeland Security Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on Vote Against Department of Homeland Security Bill * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after voting against a U.S. Department of Homeland Security funding bill: Trump's approach to ICE has become a legitimate public safety threat to Americans. I'm a public safety guy and believe that people have two basic expectations  more PR

Landsman: "Ice should immediately withdraw from Minneapolis before more innocent Americans are hurt" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman: "Ice should immediately withdraw from Minneapolis before more innocent Americans are hurt" * Cincinnati, OH - This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement calling on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately withdraw from Minneapolis: ICE should immediately withdraw from Minneapolis before more innocent Americans are hurt. T more PR

Latta Takes 2,635th Consecutive Vote, Longest Current Voting Record in House (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Takes 2,635th Consecutive Vote, Longest Current Voting Record in House * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) cast his 2,635th consecutive vote, marking the longest consecutive voting record of any sitting Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. As first reported by Roll Call, Congressman Latta has maintained a perfect voting record since 2020. "Every vote is an opportunity to speak for  more PR

National Corn Growers Association: Corn Growers Furious With New Development on E15 (10)
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Furious with New Development on E15 The House is expected to advance a funding bill today that omits language that would allow consumers across the country to access fuels with a 15% corn ethanol blend, often referred to as E15. In response to this development, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower released the following statement: "Corn gro more PR

NEW REPORT: Up To 120,000 Ohioans Lose Coverage Under Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORT: Up To 120,000 Ohioans Lose Coverage Under Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis * Columbus Dispatch : 'Ohio saw the second-largest percentage decline in signups in the nation' Columbus, Ohio -New reporting shows that 120,000 fewer Ohioans have signed up for coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace compared to last year after Jon Husted refused to support extending the ACA tax credits and more PR

NRCC Statement on VP Vance's Visit to OH-09 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on VP Vance's Visit to OH-09 If you're covering Vice President JD Vance's visit in Toledo today, please consider the following statement: "Out of touch Marcy Kaptur has failed Northwest Ohio, putting her radical agenda ahead of common sense for over 40 years. While Republicans work to fix the disastrous consequences of the Biden administration, Kaptur c more PR

Ohio Faces Second-Largest Decline in ACA Enrollment Nationwide, Thanks to Max Miller (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Faces Second-Largest Decline in ACA Enrollment Nationwide, Thanks to Max Miller * Miller refused to extend ACA tax credits before they expired, causing health care costs to skyrocket Ohio experienced the second-largest percentage decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment in the nation after Max Miller and House Republicans let critical ACA tax credits expire - ripping affor more PR

Ohio Faces Second-Largest Decline in ACA Enrollment Nationwide, Thanks to Mike Carey (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Faces Second-Largest Decline in ACA Enrollment Nationwide, Thanks to Mike Carey * Carey refused to extend ACA tax credits before they expired, causing health care costs to skyrocket Ohio experienced the second-largest percentage decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment in the nation after Mike Carey and House Republicans let critical ACA tax credits expire - ripping afford more PR

Ohio Faces Second-Largest Decline in ACA Enrollment Nationwide, Thanks to Mike Turner (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Faces Second-Largest Decline in ACA Enrollment Nationwide, Thanks to Mike Turner * Turner refused to extend ACA tax credits, causing health care costs to skyrocket Ohio experienced the second-largest percentage decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment in the nation after Mike Turner and House Republicans let critical ACA tax credits expire - ripping affordable coverage awa more PR

Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United more PR

Pressley Moves to Force Vote on Haiti TPS Extension, Sounds Alarm on Impact on Seniors, Care Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Moves to Force Vote on Haiti TPS Extension, Sounds Alarm on Impact on Seniors, Care Economy Temporary Protected Status for Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals Set to Expire February 3 rd Haitian TPS Holders Well-Represented in Key Service Industries, Including Healthcare and Elder Care *  Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, announced a "discharge petitio more PR

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets. By Aaron Garth Smith, Director of Education Reform K-12 open enrollment is on the rise, with 16 states now ensuring that families can enroll their students in public schools across scho more PR

Rep. Brown Votes No on ICE Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brown Votes No on ICE Funding Bill * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today voted no on legislation to fund the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. "We are seeing with our own eyes what is happening in this country. Every day, ICE and CBP under the Trump Administration are committing new abuses with no accountability, more PR

Reschenthaler Votes to Advance Appropriations Package Containing Funding for PA-14 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Votes to Advance Appropriations Package Containing Funding for PA-14 * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Consolidated Appropriations Act to the Senate. The legislation contains $8.5 million, requested by Reschenthaler, to support road construction in the 14th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. T more PR

Twenty-Nine Organizations Selected to Serve on the Advisory Committee for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Twenty-Nine Organizations Selected to Serve on the Advisory Committee for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults * CHICAGO -The American Library Association (ALA) announces twenty-nine advisors for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults, a national evaluation initiative to better understand and disseminate  more PR

UToledo Physicists Predict Significant Growth for Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaics (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Physicists Predict Significant Growth for Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaics By Nicki Gorny A solar energy generation technology once considered limited in its potential is poised for significant growth in the United States. That's the conclusion of a team of scientists who analyzed the outlook for cadmium telluride photovoltaics in research published in the peer-reviewed journal Joule. Univers more PR

Warren, Colleagues Press FSOC to Launch Probe Into Financial Stability Risks of AI Debt Bubble (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Warren, Colleagues Press FSOC to Launch Probe into Financial Stability Risks of AI Debt Bubble Lawmakers warn opaque and risky AI financing could fuel next financial crisis if regulators fail to act * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban  more PR

What Vivek's Medicaid Mistake Means for Ohioans (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * What Vivek's Medicaid Mistake Means for Ohioans * Columbus, Ohio- Last week, an unearthed video showed Vivek Ramaswamy calling Medicaid and Medicare a " mistake." Here's what Ramaswamy's comments really mean for Ohioans. * More than three million Ohioans rely on Medicaid to afford healthcare, and nearly 20% of Ohioans use Medicare. Without it, working families will see their healthcare costs skyrocket an more PR

Wil Haygood to launch latest book, 'The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home,' at Miami University (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Wil Haygood to launch latest book, 'The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home,' at Miami University * Wil Haygood will launch "The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home" at Miami University in February. It is his 10th nonfiction book. The acclaimed author and journalist explores how the war became a mirror for the struggle of Black Americans -fighting for freedom abroad wh more PR

Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on 'Sinners' (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on 'Sinners' * Hannah Beachler, a 2005 graduate of Wright State's Motion Pictures Program, was nominated for an Oscar for Best Production Design for her work on "Sinners." Wright State University graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film "Sinners. more PR