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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday April 10, 2025 ( 14 items )  

2025 NFL Draft: One burning question for each NFC team before Round 1 begins
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft: One burning question for each NFC team before Round 1 begins We covered the AFC in Tuesday's Roster Reset edition of The First Read. Now it's time to hit the NFC in Part 2 of this series. The approach is the same as we discussed in the earlier edition: What's the one pressing question for every team now that free agency has wound down and the 2025 NFL Draft is just over a   more

CAIR-Ohio, Civil Rights Partners to Demand Justice After Violent Hate Crime in Columbus
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Ohio, Civil Rights Partners to Demand Justice After Violent Hate Crime in Columbus On Thursday, April 10, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), along with civil rights partner organizations, will host a press conference to demand urgent action from the Columbus Police Department following a violent hate crime targeting a l  more

Cameron Jordan believes Saints can surprise: NFC South title is 'definitely attainable'
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cameron Jordan believes Saints can surprise: NFC South title is 'definitely attainable' Cameron Jordan knows he doesn't have much time left in his NFL career. He also knows things might look a bit different in New Orleans this season. It's a positive admission. The Saints have a new coach in Kellen Moore, and after being decimated by injuries last year, Jordan expects a healthier roster  more

Case Western Reserve: Future of Work
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * The future of work Upcoming 'AI and the Future of Work Symposium' to explore transformative impact of artificial intelligence on industry As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, questions about the future of work have become more pressing than ever. Will AI-powered coworkers become as ubiquitous as email? Will humans compete with--or collaborate alongside--mach  more

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill involved in domestic incident; no charges filed
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill involved in domestic incident; no charges filed Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was involved in a domestic dispute Monday, but no charges were filed, according to an incident report obtained by NFL Media. "On Monday, we were informed that the police were called to Tyreek Hill's home, and after conversations with Tyreek and members of his family, the poli  more

Eric Edholm's top 100 NFL draft prospects 2.0: Ranking the best players in the 2025 class
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eric Edholm's top 100 NFL draft prospects 2.0: Ranking the best players in the 2025 class The second and final version of my top 100 prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft comes with some revisions. I've tried to incorporate the feedback I received from scouts, coaches and evaluators around the league since version 1.0 was published. There also have been some important pro-day and medical upd  more

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence won't set date for return, but 'very optimistic' he'll be 'perfectly good' for 2025
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence won't set date for return, but 'very optimistic' he'll be 'perfectly good' for 2025 Trevor Lawrence 's 2025 season will be a pivotal one in his NFL journey, but before he can dive into the work new coach Liam Coen has planned for him, he has health benchmarks to clear as he returns from shoulder surgery. As of now, Lawrence doesn't have a firm deadline or targ  more

Jaylon Johnson shrugs off Bears' offseason hype: 'I've been through it too many times'
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaylon Johnson shrugs off Bears' offseason hype: 'I've been through it too many times' Optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears teems this offseason after the hiring of coach Ben Johnson and roster upgrades. After years of being hoodwinked, veteran cornerback Jaylon Johnson isn't going overboard in April. "I've been through it too many times," Johnson said as the club opened offseason w  more

Miami Professor Working on Artificial Intelligence Research Project to Help Navy Enhance Mine Detection
OXFORD, Ohio, April 9 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami professor working on artificial intelligence research project to help Navy enhance mine detection John Femiani and two graduate students collaborate on project funded through Small Business Innovation Research program By Margo Rutledge Kissell A Miami University researcher is working with two graduate students on a project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the detection of underwater explosive m  more

NFL news roundup: Texas QB Quinn Ewers visits Colts, Raiders; Steelers host North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Texas QB Quinn Ewers visits Colts, Raiders; Steelers host North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order * READ : 2025 NFL free agency tracker * READ: Fifth-year option tracker PRE-DRAFT VISIT  more

Ohio House Turns Their Backs on Ohio Kids by Prioritizing Big Tobacco
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Ohio House Turns Their Backs on Ohio Kids by Prioritizing Big Tobacco COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, the Ohio House passed its version of the budget, which axed the increased tobacco taxes and funding for programs to reduce tobacco use proposed by Gov. DeWine. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) strongly opposes this move and calls on lawmakers  more

QB Justin Fields not worried about Jets drafting his replacement ahead of first season in New York
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * QB Justin Fields not worried about Jets drafting his replacement ahead of first season in New York After being replaced by Russell Wilson midway through the 2024 campaign, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields isn't worried about Gang Green pulling an Atlanta Falcons and immediately drafting his replacement. Asked about whether the Jets might draft a rookie quarterback to battle for t  more

School of Medicine Announces Craig R. Smith, MD, as 2025 Commencement Speaker
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 10 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * School of Medicine Announces Craig R. Smith, MD, as 2025 commencement speaker The School of Medicine is delighted to announce that alumnus and renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and leader Craig R. Smith (MED '77) will be the 2025 School of Medicine diploma ceremony speaker on Sunday, May 18, at Severance Music Center. Smith serves as the chair of the Department of Surgery a  more

With knee injury behind him, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray says he's 'open to running more' in 2025
CANTON, Ohio, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * With knee injury behind him, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray says he's 'open to running more' in 2025 The further Kyler Murray gets past his 2023 season-ending knee injury, the more confident he becomes that the lingering effects will be left in the dust. Murray told PHNX Sports that he feels better about his knee injury allowing him to play more freely in 2025. "Honestly, they say, Year 2   more