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Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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A proposal being unveiled Thursday seeks to permanently cut corporate taxes to 20 percent. It would reduce the number of tax brackets and cap deductions on mortgage interest and local taxes.
Cannabis Ordinance Gets Public Scrutiny
By: Susan Tebben
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In front of a small group of Athens residents at the Athens Community Center on Tuesday, The Athens Cannabis Ordinance campaign treasurer Caleb Brown and Athens City Prosecutor Tracy Meek… Read More
After 121 Years, Meigs County Might Get a New Jail
By: Micaela MarshallBy: Bethany Greenman
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Since 1896 the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and jail has operated in the same building. Until 1984 the building also served as the sheriff’s residence, housing 18 sheriffs throughout the… Read More
West Virginia Tourism Gets “Almost Heaven” Rights
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Tourism Office says it has obtained rights to use the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in marketing and will begin this week…. Read More
Ohio Launches Ad Campaign Against Opioid Epidemic
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio has launched its latest ad campaign targeting the state’s deadly opioid epidemic. The $1 million “Take Charge Ohio” public awareness campaign targets prescribers, their patients… Read More
Public Rallies Against Changes To Ky. Pension System
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Hundreds of public workers have rallied at the Kentucky Capitol in opposition to a proposed bill that would eventually close the state’s pension system in favor… Read More
More Ohio Lawmakers Disciplined After Harassment Claims
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Newly released documents show that three more state lawmakers in Ohio were disciplined over harassment claims in recent years and an aide was terminated in a… Read More
Cleveland’s Art Museum Out To Add Visitors, Acquire More Art
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Museum of Art has some lofty goals. The museum is releasing a plan for the next decade that includes increasing attendance, expanding its endowment and… Read More
Ohio State Creates Center To Study Impact Of War On Drugs
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University has announced the creation of a center to study the societal impacts of the country’s drug war. The Drug Enforcement and Policy Center… Read More
17 Kentucky Parks Offering Thanksgiving Buffets
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Seventeen Kentucky State Resort Parks plan to serve buffets to guests on Thanksgiving Day. The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says there will be a… Read More
West Virginia Episcopal Bishop Encourages Naloxone Supply
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The bishop of West Virginia’s Episcopal Church is encouraging congregations to carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer… Read More