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State Senate to Vote on Bill Banning Down Syndrome Abortions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Senate has set another vote on a bill making it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion if the fetus might have… Read More
City to Discuss Action Plan After Record-18th Homicide
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia city that has surpassed its previous records for the number of homicide investigations has confirmed two additional killings. The Herald-Dispatch quotes Huntington police… Read More
Ohio Man Charged with Stealing Just-Delivered Packages
CINCINNATI (AP) – Authorities in southwest Ohio say they have nabbed a holiday “porch pirate.” Thirty-one-year-old Daniel Stolz, of Cincinnati, was charged with theft this week in connection with the… Read More
Ex-Kent State President, Husband Pledge $1M for Scholarships
KENT, Ohio (AP) – The former president of Kent State University and her husband have committed to donating $1 million to pay for arts scholarships after their deaths. Former president… Read More
Feds: 81,000 Ohioans Enroll In Marketplace Health Plans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Federal officials say nearly 81,000 Ohioans have enrolled in health plans through the federal marketplace. Enrollment figures recently released by the U.S. Department of Health and… Read More
Of Kentucky Children Screened, More Ready To Start School
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky education officials say a higher percentage of children who took a screening test have been determined to be ready for kindergarten. The Daily News… Read More
Property Tax Revenue From Oil, Gas Drops In West Virginia
WELCH, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia collected $96 million in property tax revenue from oil and natural gas production during the 2017 tax year, a decline of $38 million from… Read More
Proposal Would Create Bail System Based On Risk Assessment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Proposed legislation would create a statewide bail system that analyzes offenders’ risk to society if released and likelihood of skipping out on court appearances. The bill… Read More
Your Internet Use Could be Limited by FCC Action on Net Neutrality
On December 14, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted to rescind a 2015 regulation that would end “net neutrality”. Opponents of this action say it will consolidate too much power… Read More