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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2026-01-31 ( 35 items )  
Air Force advances standoff cruise missile program with live-fire test (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force advances standoff cruise missile program with live-fire test * EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -The U.S. Air Force demonstrated a new benchmark, conducting a live-warhead test of a standoff cruise missile, known as Extended Range Attack Munition, on the Eglin Test and Training Range Jan. 21, 2025, less than 16 months from the program's initial contract award. The eve more PR

Bluegrass Institute: Scholarship Tax Credits Can Help More Kentucky Students Succeed (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 30 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026, by scholar Gary W. Houchens: * * * Scholarship tax credits can help more Kentucky students succeed By Gary W. Houchens Table of Contents 1. Empowering families through customization 2. Protecting the commonwealth's budget 3. Promoting healthy competition and innovation 4. Supporting public school students 5. Keeping Kentucky competitive Different families have different educational more PR

Case Western Reserve University Named Among World's Top 25 Universities by TIME (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University named among world's top 25 universities by TIME By Colin McEwen TIME magazine named Case Western Reserve among the world's best universities, placing the institution 25th globally in its World's Top Universities of 2026 ranking. The recognition ranks Case Western Reserve among a select group of institutions worldwide identified for long-term impact on students and soc more PR

Case Western Reserve: Global Legal Effort Takes Shape at Ukraine's Border (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Global legal effort takes shape at Ukraine's border CWRU School of Law faculty and alumni support Ukrainian prosecutors as they prepare landmark cases over environmental war crimes and ecocide By Lauren Marchaza For more than 70 years, the Kakhovka dam's reservoir provided water to irrigate southern Ukraine and cool the nearby Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. But in June 2023, that dam exploded whi more PR

Case Western Reserve: Qooper Mentoring Program Supports Medical Students During National Mentoring Month and Beyond (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Qooper Mentoring Program supports medical students during National Mentoring Month and beyond By Kayla Kingston Although the end of January brings National Mentoring Month to a close, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's commitment to student mentoring doesn't stop there. Since 2024, the school's Qooper Mentoring Program has been connecting medical students with healthcare professiona more PR

Chairman Jordan Probes Group Providing Taxpayer-funded Services to Illegal Aliens (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Probes Group Providing Taxpayer-funded Services to Illegal Aliens Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to the Acacia Center for Justice, a nonprofit providing illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded legal services, demanding information on where the hundreds of millions of dollars granted to them i more PR

DHL Supply Chain (USA) to Pay $640,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * DHL Supply Chain (USA) to Pay $640,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit * Settles federal lawsuit charging logistics provider with subjecting female employees to sexual harassment and retaliation MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Exel Inc., doing business as DHL Supply Chain (USA), a leading supply chain logistics services provider headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, will pay $640,000 a more PR

Discovery of Oldest Stars in Universe Demonstrates UToledo Research Excellence (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Discovery of Oldest Stars in Universe Demonstrates UToledo Research Excellence By Nicki Gorny When Ryan Hazlett began his doctoral studies at The University of Toledo in 2020, it wasn't a given that astronomers would ever do more than theorize about the first stars to have formed in the aftermath of the Big Bang. But a lot has changed in his time as a Rocket. Hazlett is now preparing to defend his dissertati more PR

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland announces new members of Bank advisory councils (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland announces new members of Bank advisory councils * The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has named 33 new members to its advisory councils. Through its advisory councils, the Cleveland Fed engages with a diverse range of business, civic, and community leaders to collect information on regional economic and business conditions. Advisory councils' near-r more PR

Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate stee more PR

FlightSafety International Receives FAA Approval for Gulfstream G700 Full Flight Simulator in Singapore (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- FlightSafety International, an aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to educational, commercial, government and military organizations, issued the following news release: * * * FlightSafety International Receives FAA Approval for Gulfstream G700 Full Flight Simulator in Singapore Certification follows recent expansion of FlightSafety's Singapore Learning Center and expands training access across the Asia-Pacific re more PR

Frantz Ward: Understanding Civil Liability Risks for Businesses Related to Human Trafficking Statutes (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Understanding Civil Liability Risks for Businesses Related to Human Trafficking Statutes Frantz Ward Partner Gregory R. Farkas recently examined statutory civil claims relating to human trafficking in the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys' (OACTA) Fall/Winter 2025 Quarterly Review. The article, "Civil Liability for Human Trafficking: Statutory Remedies," explains the civil liability risks for busine more PR

Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 14 lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to org more PR

Hanscom E&TC key to enhancing acquisition skills of workforce (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hanscom E&TC key to enhancing acquisition skills of workforce * The 66th Force Support Squadron Education and Training Center will host nearly 40 in-person courses in fiscal year 2026. Offerings include leadership classes, cybersecurity assessments, data analytics and a variety of acquisitions courses intended to develop skills that support the Air Force mission. "There more PR

ICE arrests 650 illegal aliens in West Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests 650 illegal aliens in West Virginia * PHILADELPHIA -From Jan. 5 to Jan. 19, ICE Philadelphia conducted a statewide surge with 14 of its 287(g) partners in West Virginia, arresting over 650 illegal aliens, including several with serious criminal histories and prior removals. ICE Philadelphia deployed surge teams to Martinsburg, Moorefield,  more PR

Joyce Introduces Legislation to Increase Nurse Faculty Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Introduces Legislation to Increase Nurse Faculty Workforce * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act. This bill would help address the shortage of nursing faculty by providing financial support to new and early-career faculty members, helping recruit  more PR

Kent State Faculty Among World's Top 2% of Scientists (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Faculty Among World's Top 2% of Scientists Recognition spans disciplines from neuroscience and physics to education and business, showcasing research breadth at Northeast Ohio's R1 university * Kent State University students learn from some of the world's most influential researchers. More than 40 faculty members have been recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, creating unpa more PR

Kent State Is Making College Affordable (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Is Making College Affordable Kent State opens doors of opportunity for Ohio families with financial aid and scholarship opportunities * As the first I PROMISE Program scholar to graduate from Kent State, Anthony Claytor's journey shows what's possible when financial barriers come down. Through a partnership between Kent State University and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Claytor earned his degree d more PR

Kent State Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN Kent State University partnered with Federal Correctional Institution at Elkton to help 18 incarcerated students earn associate degrees * Kent State University's Prison Reentry Program provides educational opportunities aimed at supporting successful reentry into communities after incarceration. The inaugural graduating class of 18 graduates from the Federal Corre more PR

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Adam Miller for Election to Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Adam Miller for Election to Congress * AFGE says military veteran and former Ohio state representative understands value of public service and importance of federal workers INDIANAPOLIS - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Adam Miller for election to the U.S. House r more PR

Moreno Bill to Ban Welfare Recipients from Sending Remittances Abroad (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Bill to Ban Welfare Recipients from Sending Remittances Abroad * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act to protect American taxpayers by penalizing welfare recipients who send remittances to foreign countries. "For decades, Washington's failed welfare program rewarded dependency while enabling fraudsters and criminals to more PR

NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Opposes Stock Trading Ban While Actively Trading Stocks In Office (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Opposes Stock Trading Ban While Actively Trading Stocks In Office * Columbus, Ohio -New reporting from NBC 4 Columbus reveals that Senator Jon Husted has refused to support a ban on stock trading for Members of Congress and their spouses -even as he enriches himself by actively trading stocks while in office. WATCH : Transcript: Colleen Marshall, NBC 4 Columbus: Financial dis more PR

NUWC Division, Keyport welcomes LCDR Kristen Curtis as Detachment San Diego's officer in charge (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division, Keyport welcomes LCDR Kristen Curtis as Detachment San Diego's officer in charge * KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport recently welcomed Lt. Cmdr. Kristen "Xena" Curtis as Detachment San Diego's new officer in charge. An Akron, Ohio native, Curtis graduated from the University of Akron with a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship,  more PR

Ohio State Athletics Sets Record With $336M in FY25 Revenue After National Championship Season (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31 (TNSrpt) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State athletics sets record with $336M in FY25 revenue after national championship season Buckeyes remain one of the most successful and financially sound athletic departments * The Ohio State University Department of Athletics posted record revenue of $336,077,887 for the 2025 fiscal year - eclipsing the previous record of $279,549,337 in revenue set in FY 2023. The revenue is part of a new rep more PR

Ohio State: International Collaboration Spurs AI-powered Drug Discovery Tool (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * International collaboration spurs AI-powered drug discovery tool System simulates step-by-step molecular changes based on real chemical reactions * Researchers from The Ohio State University and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed an artificial intelligence framework to rapidly generate drug-like molecules that are easier to synthesize in real-world laboratory settings. The new s more PR

UC Experts Present Research at International Stroke Conference 2026 (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC experts present research at International Stroke Conference 2026 Abstracts examine post-stroke symptoms and swallowing issues, increased incidence in young adults University of Cincinnati researchers are presenting research at the International Stroke Conference 2026 in New Orleans Feb. 4-6. Specific symptoms associated with varying disability outcomes following stroke By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-569 more PR

UC to Launch First Student-led Satellite With NASA (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC to launch first student-led satellite with NASA CubeCats make history blasting into space By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu Building on decades of aerospace engineering and space-related research, the University of Cincinnati is launching its first student-led satellite in partnership with NASA, marking a new chapter in the university's expanding role in space exploration. UC's student-run aeros more PR

University of Cincinnati Recognized With 16 Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Programs (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * University of Cincinnati recognized with 16 rankings in U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Programs CECH was the most-cited college with 7 rankings By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu U.S. News and World Report (the global authority in education rankings) published its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings on January 27, 2026, recognizing the University of Cincinnati with 16 spots in the list of more PR

University of Cincinnati: Honda Has Invented an AI Heads-up About Potholes and Road Hazards (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Honda has invented an AI heads-up about potholes and road hazards UC works with Honda, DriveOhio on project to use vehicle data to prioritize road repairs By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Car and Driver magazine and Columbus Business First highlighted a University of Cincinnati research collaboration that uses car sensors and cameras to identify potholes and other road hazards t more PR

University of Cincinnati: Local Business Benefits From City Services (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Local business benefits from city services UC study offers a closer look at the impact of tax renewals on commercial properties By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu It's common to wonder as tax season ramps up: Are taxes too high? According to a new study by University of Cincinnati economics professor David Brasington, the answer is no, at least when it comes to Ohio's city service taxes.  more PR

University of Cincinnati: Research Findings May Lead to New Test for Endometriosis (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Research findings may lead to new test for endometriosis UC expert focuses on creating non-invasive diagnostic tool By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Endometriosis affects one in 10 women worldwide, and many go years before diagnosis. Symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, heavy bleeding during menstruation and/or sexual intercourse, bloating and fatigue. Katie Burns' research at the Universi more PR

University of Cincinnati: Trials Find Electromagnetic Pulses Aid Stroke Recovery (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Trials find electromagnetic pulses aid stroke recovery UC expert featured U.S. News & World Report article By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's Joseph Broderick, MD, was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article commenting on new research being presented at the International Stroke Conference that found stroke survivors might benefit from electromag more PR

USDA Trade Mission Expands Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Indonesia (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release: * * * USDA Trade Mission Expands Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Indonesia The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia next week to expand market access, boost American agricultural exports, and take advantage of the new opportunities created by the U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Led by Under Secretar more PR

UToledo: American Petroleum Institute Donates Standards to College of Engineering (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * American Petroleum Institute Donates Standards to College of Engineering By Nicki Gorny The American Petroleum Institute (API) is providing free access to its consensus-based standards for industry best practices to students in The University of Toledo's College of Engineering, supporting students who are preparing to enter the oil and natural gas industries. Institute representatives joined faculty, staff an more PR

VIDEO: Capito Delivers Speech Highlighting All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy and Importance of Completing FY26 Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Delivers Speech Highlighting All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy and Importance of Completing FY26 Appropriations * To watch Senator Capito's remarks, click here. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered a speech o more PR