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What will DeWine sign? Lawmakers passed more than 30 bills on last day of session
BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal Barring an emergency, Ohio’s lawmakers have headed home for the holidays. That puts the ball in Gov. Mike DeWine’s court to sign or veto the final burst of legislation passed in the Statehouse. If the governor does nothing, legislation will take effect without his signature. But he has ten days after…
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Duke Energy prepares for winter storm Elliott and urges customers to do the same
Loveland, Ohio – Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a winter storm system that is expected to cause power outages across southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky this holiday weekend. A mix of dangerously low temperatures, high winds and snow is predicted to move across the region beginning late Thursday evening and continuing through Friday…
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Climate, pandemic conspire against hungry Ohioans
BY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal In addition to overseas wars and continuing supply-chain disruptions, diseases and climate-driven storms are making it hard to feed the hungriest Ohioans, Ohio’s top food bank official said Friday. And that’s even as continuing inflation is creating ever more of them, she said. “We’re just not seeing a return to normal…
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In early morning vote, Ohio House agrees to send voter ID restrictions to the governor
The legislation, which initially eliminated most August special elections, became a vehicle for broader election restrictions included photo ID requirements BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal After a protracted day at the Ohio Statehouse, lawmakers approved sweeping new voting restrictions including photo ID requirements early Thursday morning. That proposal now heads to the governor. The House gaveled…
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Ohio education overhaul falls short
Education, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioBY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio House did not agree to Senate amendments to a bill banning trans athletes from participating in youth sports based on their gender identity, leaving behind more than a thousand pages of state education overhauls loaded in at the last minute. House Bill 151, with language from Senate Bill 178…
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TriHealth announces affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute
Photo of Bethesda North provided by TriHealth Services will be available at Bethesda North TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute This affiliation does not change TriHealth’s status as an independent health system, nor will Cleveland Clinic physicians be providing direct patient care at TriHealth’s locations. Cincinnati, Ohio – TriHealth today announced it is now an affiliate…
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AARP Ohio calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to provide dementia training to first responders
AARP Ohio also asks the General Assembly to support bills that benefit Ohio’s 50 plus population as they age in place Columbus, Ohio – Today, AARP called on Ohio lawmakers to pass House Bill 23, commonsense legislation that would help Ohio’s family caregivers who have a loved-one with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. The bill…
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Help spread the word, enrollment for health insurance coverage open through Jan. 15
Events, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioA public Service Announcement from Interact for Health Enrollment for health insurance coverage is now open! Greater Cincinnati residents who qualify for free or reduced-cost health insurance can select a plan on HealthCare.gov (Ohio and Indiana) or kynect.ky.gov (Kentucky). People must enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage to begin on Jan. 1, 2023. Open enrollment…
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And the Chamber’s 2022 Annual Awards are…
Miami Township, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance threw a gala celebration on November 17 to honor local individuals and businesses. It was held at the Oasis Conference and Event Center. Here are the awards that were presented: Annual Awards Dinner 2022 Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia, and David Miller were nominated for several…
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Jeopardy champion Ohioan, others testify against anti-LGBTQ health care bill
Amy Schneider, Dayton native and Jeopardy! champion, leaves the Ohio House Families, Aging and Human Services Committee after testifying against House Bill 454. Schneider, who is a trans woman, said the bill would be “tragic” for Ohio children. Photo: Susan Tebben, OCJ BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal A packed and stuffy Families, Aging and Human Services…
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