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Ohio’s getting its first total eclipse in 200 years. Here’s what you need to know
One week from today, more than half of Ohio is going to stop whatever it’s doing and spend a few minutes looking into the sky. The April 8 eclipse cuts a line from rural Darke County to the Cleveland suburbs, sweeping Dayton, Lima, Akron and Sandusky into the path of totality. Eclipses themselves aren’t all […] The post Ohio’s getting its first total eclipse in 200 years. Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
New Ohio pharmacy rules to take effect in May
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy will soon implement a set of new rules intended to prevent severe understaffing that has endangered patients at some Ohio locations. They’re slated to take effect on May 1. They come after CVS in February agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine to settle board citations against 22 of its […] The post New Ohio pharmacy rules to take effect in May appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
As Ohio U.S. Senate campaign ramps up, anniversary put Affordable Care Act in the spotlight
March 23 marked the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s enactment, a date celebrated by numerous government officials for the program now providing nearly half a million Ohioans with health insurance. “Since its enactment on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to an historic advancement of health coverage and equity […] The post As Ohio U.S. Senate campaign ramps up, anniversary put Affordable Care Act in the spotlight appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
What is Volt Typhoon? An expert explains the Chinese hackers targeting US infrastructure
Volt Typhoon is a Chinese state-sponsored hacker group. The United States government and its primary global intelligence partners, known as the Five Eyes, issued a warning on March 19, 2024, about the group’s activity targeting critical infrastructure. The warning echoes analyses by the cybersecurity community about Chinese state-sponsored hacking in recent years. As with many […] The post What is Volt Typhoon? An expert explains the Chinese hackers targeting US infrastructure appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Contraception access bills meet mixed support in states around the country
Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in legislatures across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. It can be hard to monitor them all, so States Newsroom’s Reproductive Rights Today team tracks certain bills that could become law in their respective states in a biweekly legislative roundup. Depending on […] The post Contraception access bills meet mixed support in states around the country appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio small business owners fear a TikTok ban would take a hit to their sales
Ohio small business owners worry banning TikTok could be bad for business. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that would lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok — if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stake. Lawmakers are worried ByteDance would share user data with the Chinese government or […] The post Ohio small business owners fear a TikTok ban would take a hit to their sales appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Proposed rule changes would impact Ohio child care system ratings and funding
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth and Ohio Department of Job & Family Services are looking to adopt two new rule changes that impact Ohio’s publicly funded child care and the rating system used for it. The first rule change is meant to meet mandates from the federal level that seek to address closures […] The post Proposed rule changes would impact Ohio child care system ratings and funding appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Environmental groups appeal court order on drilling under Ohio park and wildlife areas
Four environmental groups filed an appeal last Friday challenging an Ohio judge’s order declining to review state regulators’ decisions to allow oil and gas drilling under state park and wildlife areas. The Notice of Appeal filed with Franklin County Court of Common Pleas takes issue with Judge Jaiza Page’s Feb. 23 order, which said the […] The post Environmental groups appeal court order on drilling under Ohio park and wildlife areas appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Tweaking US trade policy could hold the key to reducing migration from Central America
Small changes to U.S. trade policy could significantly reduce the number of migrants arriving at the southern border, according to our peer-reviewed study, which was recently published in The World Economy. Our research delved into the effectiveness of existing trade agreements in creating jobs in migrant-sending countries, with a focus on Central America. We analyzed […] The post Tweaking US trade policy could hold the key to reducing migration from Central America appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
States rush to combat AI threat to elections
This year’s presidential election will be the first since generative AI — a form of artificial intelligence that can create new content, including images, audio, and video — became widely available. That’s raising fears that millions of voters could be deceived by a barrage of political deepfakes. But, while Congress has done little to address […] The post States rush to combat AI threat to elections appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Digging into the latest indictment of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder
Former House Speaker Larry Householder has again been indicted on charges related to his actions in a massive bribery and money laundering scandal. The Glenford Republican is already serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted last March of racketeering in a scheme in which Akron-based FirstEnergy paid more than $60 million to […] The post Digging into the latest indictment of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Study: Ohio school breakfast, lunch participation decreases as pandemic waivers lapse
A national study showed the number of students participating in free or reduced breakfast and lunch decreased in the 2022-2023 school year compared to the year before. Research from the Food Research & Action Center showed the lapse in pandemic-era waivers for the cost of school meals had a negative impact on participation in meal […] The post Study: Ohio school breakfast, lunch participation decreases as pandemic waivers lapse appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Union-busting in Ohio public libraries is insulting and wasteful
In 2021, my co-workers at Worthington Libraries and I formed our union. We took this step because it was the only way to make lasting improvements on workplace issues like parental leave and occupational health and safety. Since then, we’ve watched with joy as more central Ohio library systems – Grandview Heights, Pickerington, Upper Arlington […] The post Union-busting in Ohio public libraries is insulting and wasteful appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Hundreds protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court to keep abortion medication accessible
WASHINGTON — As the enormous yellow banner unfurled in front of the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday morning, Laura Clime-Coates turned to her 9-year-old daughter and said, “Those are the names of people who agree with us.” On the sign, titled “We the People Support Medication Abortion,” were what activists estimated to be […] The post Hundreds protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court to keep abortion medication accessible appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Former Democrat Dennis Kucinich running for Congress as an independent
Former Cleveland Mayor and longtime U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich is making another comeback bid, this time in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District. He argues his campaign can bridge partisan divides and offer an answer for voters who are frustrated with the major parties. The former Democrat is running as an independent, and by opening up a […] The post Former Democrat Dennis Kucinich running for Congress as an independent appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Imprisoned former Ohio House speaker indicted on 10 new state-level felony charges
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is facing 10 new state-level felony charges stemming from alleged ethics violations and misusing campaign finances, according to a news release from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted Householder on the following: One count of theft in office (F1) Two counts of aggravated theft […] The post Imprisoned former Ohio House speaker indicted on 10 new state-level felony charges appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Politicians may rail against the ‘deep state’ but federal workers are effective and committed
It’s common for political candidates to disparage “the government” even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government. Often, what they’re referring to is what we, as scholars of the inner workings of democracy, call “the administrative state.” At times, these critics use a label of […] The post Politicians may rail against the ‘deep state’ but federal workers are effective and committed appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of limits on access to abortion medication
WASHINGTON — The future of medication abortion access in the United States went in front of the U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday, where several justices appeared somewhat skeptical as anti-abortion organizations argued use of the pharmaceutical should be moved back to what was in place before 2016. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, speaking on behalf […] The post U.S. Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of limits on access to abortion medication appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
ACLU of Ohio files lawsuit against gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors
The ACLU of Ohio and global law firm Goodwin have filed a lawsuit against part of a new law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on behalf of two families whose 12-year-old transgender daughters would lose access to gender-affirming health care. […] The post ACLU of Ohio files lawsuit against gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trade watchdog: Big retailers used supply-chain problems to inflate grocery costs
Looking for someone to blame for increased costs in the grocery aisle? You might not need to look any further than three retail giants, the Federal Trade Commission said in a report last week. The agency looked at supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and determined that the three largest food retailers — […] The post Trade watchdog: Big retailers used supply-chain problems to inflate grocery costs appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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