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Governor Mike DeWine announces home visitation pilot program for children
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has released recommendations from the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Home Visitation about how to increase the state’s investment in proven home visitation programs and announced a new pilot program to expand home visiting programs. “Evidence-based home visiting programs help give children the best possible start in life and…
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown recently introduced the End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act
Bill would Eliminate Tax Deductions for Prescription Drug Advertising Subsidized by American Taxpayers Washington, DC — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) recently introduced the End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act, legislation that would prohibit pharmaceutical drug manufacturers from claiming tax deductions for consumer advertising expenses. According to a press release from Brown, advertising expenses by…
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Governor DeWine Names New Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the appointments of the superintendent and assistant superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Effective on March 16, Lieutenant Colonel Richard S. Fambro will assume the responsibilities of the superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and will be promoted to the rank of colonel. Lieutenant Colonel…
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Ohio EMA Now Accepting Safe Room applications for the purchase and construction/installation of tornado safe rooms
The Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is once again accepting applications. The program provides a rebate for the purchase and construction/installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners selected for the program. “The entire state of Ohio is at risk of an EF5 tornado, which produces 250 mile per hour winds capable of destroying most…
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[Fee Amnesty] Driver license reinstatement fee reduction
Columbus, Ohio —House Bill 336, the Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative, creates a six-month program for driver license reinstatement fee reduction and waiver for offenders whose driver licenses have been suspended for specific violations. The initiative only applies to a driver license or permit suspension; it does not apply to a commercial driver license or commercial permit…
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100,000 who receive food assistance in Hamilton County alone to be affected by Federal shut-down
Your next food card re-load must last for 2-1/2 months Ohio residents who receive re-occurring food assistance benefits will see their food cards loaded with February benefits on Wednesday, Jan. 16, due to the Federal government shutdown. The benefits, however, must last them until their normal March load date, which could be as much as…
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5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp
50 cents to 55 cents Price changes to take effect Jan. 27, 2019 The prices, approved by the Governors of the Postal Service, raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 2.5 percent. Shipping Services price increases vary by product. For example, Priority Mail Express will increase 3.9 percent and Priority Mail will increase 5.9 percent. Although…
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Secretary Husted Certifies 2018 General Results
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has certified the results of the 2018 General Election. The official results are now available via the link below and on the Secretary of State’s website. “Once again, election officials across Ohio stepped up to the plate and delivered another well-run election,” Secretary Husted said. “I am…
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