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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2026-07-20 ( 23 items )  
7 Senators Urge CFTC to Enforce Regulations on Illegal Sports Gaming Event Contracts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Acting Chair Caroline Pham Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Dear Acting Chair Pham, We write to express our concern that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is implicitly permitting sports gaming products that are regulated by states and tribes, not the CFTC. The CFTC must not override s more ST

American Water Works Association: EPA Urged to Expedite Finalization of Rule Extending Compliance Deadline for PFOA and PFOS Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 16, 2026 Jennifer McLain Director Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 SUBMITTED ELECTRONIALLY RE: Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminants Levels (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742) Dear Dr. McLain, The American Water Works Association (AWWA more ST

Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 April 30, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65 Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comments on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking on  more ST

Clark State College: Four Employees Earn National Excellence Awards (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 16 -- Clark State College issued the following news: * * * Four employees earn national Excellence Awards Four Clark State College employees have been recognized with 2026 Excellence Awards from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for their exceptional dedication, innovation and leadership in advancing student success and excellence in higher education. The 2026 Clark State recipients are Nicole Trimble, director of advising; Courtney Buck, nursing professor; Stuart Hess, HVAC instructor a more PR

Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Po more ST

Dayton Foundation Names Community Leaders as New Governing Board Chair, Vice Chair and Members (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, July 14 -- The Dayton Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The Dayton Foundation Names Community Leaders as New Governing Board Chair, Vice Chair and Members The Dayton Foundation is pleased to name current Governing Board members Dr. Cassie B. Barlow as chair and James M. Vaughn, CPA, as vice chair, and to welcome Lisa D. Coker and Joseph A. Zehenny as its newest Board members. The Governing Board provides stewardship for the Foundation and its more than 4,400 charitable funds, which have awarded more than $1.5  more PR

EM Specialists Help DOE Achieve Criticality Milestones for Advanced Reactors (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * EM Specialists Help DOE Achieve Criticality Milestones for Advanced Reactors Office of Environmental Management (EM) experts were essential to four recent criticality milestones for advanced reactors, helping the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) surpass a July 4th goal outlined by President Trump in a May 2025 executive order. As EM's mission expands from legacy cleanup to laying the foundation for America's new nuclear more PR

Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe listed in the Federal Register as En more ST

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 29, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's more ST

GEnx-1B Engines Surpass 50 Million Flight Hours (10)
EVENDALE, Ohio, July 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: * * * GEnx-1B Engines Surpass 50 Million Flight Hours * Milestone is the fastest ever for a GE Aerospace widebody engine model FARNBOROUGH, England - July 19, 2026 - The GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) GEnx-1B engine has surpassed the 50 million flight hour mark in just over 14 years, the fastest rate ever for GE more PR

Ind. Economic Development: Gov. Braun Drives Statewide Economic Growth, Community Development and Talent Attraction With READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grants (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 13 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Drives Statewide Economic Growth, Community Development and Talent Attraction with READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grants Indiana Governor Mike Braun today awarded READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grants to 49 projects across all of Indiana's 15 regions. These awards are expected to generate $369.6 million in investment in the state's arts and culture economy, enhancing Indiana's quality of place while accelerating tourism, talent re more PR

Kevin Rose Appointed to Clark State Board of Trustees (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 13 -- Clark State College issued the following news: * * * Kevin Rose appointed to Clark State Board of Trustees Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Kevin Rose, Springfield resident, to the Clark State College Board of Trustees effective July 10. Rose succeeds Andy Bell of Springfield, a retired principal of Brower Insurance. His term expires Nov. 30. "We are grateful to Andy Bell for his dedicated service and steady leadership on the Board," said Sharon Evans, Board chair. "Andy has been a thoughtful advocate f more PR

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Gaming Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Office of Tribal Ogema 2608 Government Center Drive Manistee, MI 49660 231-723-8288 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Steet. N.W. Washington D.C. 20581 Re: Prediction Markets (RIN  more ST

Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2 Matt's Path Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation P.O. Box 3060 Mashantucket, CT 06338-3060 Office of Legal Counsel Tel: 860-396-2099 Fax: 860-396-6295 JCummings@mptn-nsn.gov April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via  more ST

Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Academy equips Ambassadors with the skills, knowledge,  more PR

Miami reinforces state of Ohio's No. 1 ranking for business (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, July 17 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami reinforces state of Ohio's No. 1 ranking for business * Ohio's recent No. 1 ranking by CNBC as America's Top State for Business in 2026 showcases the vast growth of the Buckeye State when it comes to innovation, development, and infrastructure. In many ways, Miami University mirrors that rise with its commitment to student success, supporting the workforce, and groundbreaking partnerships. In the CNBC article, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a 1969 Miami graduate, i more PR

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Executive Branch of Tribal Government Office of the Chief Executive April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Co more ST

Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026) more ST

Mount St. Joseph University Earns Renewal of Collegiate Purple Star Designation (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 14 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Mount St. Joseph University Earns Renewal of Collegiate Purple Star Designation The Mount is excited to announce that its Collegiate Purple Star designation has been renewed for three years. - Mount St. Joseph University (Mount) has earned renewal of its Collegiate Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, recognizing the University's continued commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. The des more PR

Mount St. Joseph University Launches Human Centered AI Initiative With New Artificial Intelligence Major, Minor and Expanded Curriculum (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 16 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Mount St. Joseph University Launches Human Centered AI Initiative with New Artificial Intelligence Major, Minor and Expanded Curriculum The human centered AI initiative includes a new AI major and minor, and expanded AI learning opportunities integrated throughout the University's curriculum. - As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of work, Mount St. Joseph University (Mount) is preparing students to lead  more PR

PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand (10)
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand Price Comes in at FERC-Approved Cap, Down 2.5%; Total Capacity Cleared Is 6,831 MW Short of Reliability Requirement - PJM Interconnection today announced the results of its 2028/2029 Base Residual Auction, which secured 138,318 MW more PR

Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 2lst Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026') Dear Secretary Kir more ST