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Dr. Acton Resignation Follows Months In The Spotlight, Crosshairs
Shortly before Ohio restaurants were set to reopen, Dr. Amy Acton was asked which restaurant she planned to dine at first.
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Ohio House Dems Release Police Reform Plans
As supporters await a hearing on a measure to declare racism a public health crisis , Democrats targeted police brutality.
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Minority Strike Force Town Halls: Infant Mortality, Underlying Conditions At Heart Of Disparity Issues
Medical professionals and minority advocacy groups came together to give input on recommendations from Ohio's Minority Strike Force.
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New Covid-19 Cases Slow Down Over Last Month In Ohio
The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio has trickled downward since early May, an analysis of state data shows.
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As Ohio Budget Shortfall Looms, Senate GOP Seeks To Tie Down Income Tax Rates
Facing a $1 billion coronavirus-shaped budget hole, an Ohio Senate committee passed a bill Tuesday to amend the state constitution to re ...
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Race Is A Big Factor In Ohio Police Killings
According to CNN, police shot and killed about 1,000 people in the United States in 2018.
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Sen. Portman Heard From ‘Dozens’ Of Black Leaders; His Office Won’t Name One
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has touted his participation in a conference call with “dozens” of black leaders, but won't say who he spoke with.
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Police Organization Slams Ohio Attorney General Over Training Cuts
It might seem like a bad time for the Attorney General Dave Yost to eliminate 27 people whose job it is to train cops across Ohio.
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Legislators Ask For Increased Public School Funding In Next Appropriations Bill
The members of the Democratic caucus of the Ohio Legislature are calling for more funding for public schools.
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Ohio Public Defenders Call For Systemic Change In Criminal Justice System To Address Racism
About 50 lawyers, administrators and investigators from the Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) circled a park this week.
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Governors Warn Congress More Federal Help Is Needed To Avoid Covid-19 Resurgence
The federal government needs to assist states with a strategy for distribution of COVID-19 tests and medical equipment or risk a surge.
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Dewine Won’t ‘Critique’ Handling Of D.C. Protests, But Has Sent Ohio National Guardsmen There
Ohio sent 100 members of the National Guard to serve under President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
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As 1,600 Residents Die, The Nursing Home Industry Fights For Lawsuit Protections
Betty Chisholm, 94, died of COVID-19 just after midnight on Easter Sunday.
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A New Federal Agency To Revive The Great Lakes Region?
The Great Lakes region took a beating last decade with the collapse of its manufacturing sector.
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Ohio Senators Urge Support Of Racism Public Health Crisis Resolution
Three Ohio senators took time to speak on the weekend’s protests and push forward consideration of a bill declaring racism a health crisis.
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Ohio House Passes Bill To Roll Back Absentee Voting Access
The Ohio House of Representatives approved legislation that would prevent executive officials from altering Election Day plans.
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Ohio Unemployment Nears 1.3 Million Claims Over Last 11 Weeks
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) put out its latest jobless claims, with 34,575 more filed.
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Antibody Injections Could Fight Covid-19 Infections – An Infectious Disease Expert Explains
Antibodies are part of us – literally.
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Bill Would Keep Non-School Officials From Closing Schools
A new Ohio Senate bill to be introduced next week would prevent anyone outside of school administration from closing schools.
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How Ohio Has Responded To COVID-19: Part Two
The first big decision had been made. The popular Arnold Sports Festival would be held in limited capacity.
