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DeWine: Juneteenth as state holiday
Celebration of Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) in 1900, Texas (By Mrs. Charles Stephenson (Grace Murray) – The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library., Public Domain) Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement on today’s developments regarding federal legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday: “Juneteenth is the oldest nationally…
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How can we do higher quality early childhood programs in Ohio?
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons. Commentary by By Rob Moore and Ohio Capital Journal One provision in the Ohio Senate’s new $75 million budget passed last week that has garnered plenty of attention has to do with Step Up to Quality, the state’s system for promoting quality in early childhood programs in Ohio. The Senate budget removes the…
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Biden signs law making Juneteenth a new federal holiday
Celebration of Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) in 1900, Texas (By Mrs. Charles Stephenson (Grace Murray) – The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library., Public Domain) By Jane Norman and Ohio Capital Journal Washington – President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law legislation declaring a legal public holiday annually on June 19, the…
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Bands and Brews Brings the City of Loveland Together to Celebrate Summer!
by Cassie Mattia Loveland, Ohio – It was a beautiful Summer night at the first installment of Bands and Brews in the heart of Downtown Historic Loveland last Saturday! Families and friends grabbed their lawn chairs, blankets, and their favorite beverage and gathered around the Fountain Greene as they enjoyed live entertainment by the Counting…
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Photo Essay by Alex Eicher of ceremonial flag burning
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine photographer Alex Eicher went to the Loveland American Legion Post 256 Monday, which was Flag Day, for their American Flag Burning Ceremony. Photos by Alex Eicher Click on a photo to see a larger image.
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Financial help for rent and utility payments in Clermont County
The program covers rental payments that are late and overdue including late fees as well as utility payments, including gas, electric, fuel oil, trash removal, internet service, and water and sewer. Clermont County, Ohio – Residents who have fallen behind on rent and utility payments due to the pandemic can get financial help. How does…
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Analysis: Billion-dollar whitewash?
Centene execs eager to put Medicaid scandal in the rearview without explaining what they did By Marty Schladen and Ohio Capital Journal In the wake of a blockbuster settlement of fraud claims, the top executive at the nation’s biggest Medicaid contractor was eager Wednesday to put the matter behind the company, which derives most of its revenue from taxpayers.…
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Nearly a year after a racketeering indictment, Ohio House expels Larry Householder
By Jake Zuckerman and Ohio Capital Journal Larry Householder addresses reporters June 16 after lawmakers voted to expel him from the General Assembly. Photo by Jake Zuckerman. Federal prosecutors accused the men of secretly accepting $61 million from FirstEnergy Corp The Ohio House voted Wednesday to expel Larry Householder, arrested on charges of public corruption nearly…
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Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday
Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Thursday, June 17, for the Loveland Area. The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as…
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Ohio Makes History: Proponent testimony heard for first time ever on death penalty repeal bill
Columbus, Ohio – On June 16, a proponent hearing for Senate Bill 103 (SB 103) to repeal Ohio’s death penalty will be held, marking the first time a bipartisan bill proposing death penalty abolition has ever been this far in either legislative chamber. SB 103 was introduced on March 2, 2021 with bipartisan support. Senator…
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