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2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn’t keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
Trump, Leading Democrats Fault Each Other As Partial Shutdown Heads Into 2019
Trump has only a few more days to advance any spending agreement with the help of full GOP control in Washington. But a leading House Republican said no votes in that chamber are expected this week.
2018 Was A Year Of Drastic Cuts To U.S. Refugee Admissions
America is rejecting more legal immigrants than ever before. Refugee advocates warn that President Trump’s aim is to dismantle the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
After Pittsburgh Shooting, Jewish Congregations Vow To Keep Helping Refugees
A gunman killed 11 worshippers at a synagogue because it supports a Jewish aid group that resettles refugees in the U.S. But volunteers refuse to be deterred. “That is who we are,” says one.
In 2018, Ohio Supreme Court Made Big Decisions On Abortion, Death Penalty
It was a big year for the Ohio Supreme Court, with decisions on abortion, the death penalty and bobbleheads and the final blow to what had been the state’s largest… Read More
Speaker Ryan Smith Wins Questioned House GOP Nod
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House Republicans have picked Speaker Ryan Smith to continue leading the chamber next session, in a vote questioned by backers of his main rival. Smith… Read More
9 Killed On Ohio Roads During Christmas Holiday Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol says nine people were killed in traffic crashes around Ohio during the Christmas weekend. The patrol says three people died in drug… Read More
Cincinnati Zoo’s Premature Hippo Fiona Hits Big Milestone
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating another milestone for its famous premature baby hippo. The zoo said Wednesday that Fiona has hit 1,000 pounds. The zoo acknowledges reaching that weight… Read More
Ohio Legislature Fails To Pass ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Over Kasich’s Veto
The “Heartbeat Bill” has once again failed to overcome Gov. John Kasich’s veto. Legislators returned to session after Christmas to reconsider the controversial abortion ban, and while the Ohio House… Read More
Ohio Legislature Override Kasich Veto On Self-Defense Gun Bill
The Ohio House and Senate have voted to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto on, HB228, a bill that would revamp the way the state handles self-defense cases in court. The bill… Read More
Trump Administration Seeks To Dismiss Cities’ ACA Lawsuit
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Trump administration is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several cities for allegedly sabotaging the Affordable Care Act. The Daily Record reports that the defendants argued in… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Side Step Kasich Veto Of Pay Raise Bill
The Ohio Senate and House have voted to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto on a bill, SB296, that would increase death benefits for the families of first responders but also hike… Read More
NPR’s “Life Kit” Podcasts: Tools To Help You Get It Together
First two roadmaps for auditory learners are available now, with more publishing each month Life Kit, a new family of podcasts from NPR, will give listeners practical information and guidance… Read More
Episode 052 : Dr. Peter Kapsner
Like many of us, Dr. Peter Kapsner wears dozens of hats. As a business owner, professor, radio host and church leader, there is one thread that is a constant in… Read More