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Ohio EPA: Unacceptable Lead Levels In School Drinking Water
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CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (AP) – A state environmental agency says a northeast Ohio elementary school has an unacceptable level of lead in its drinking water. Superintendent Robert Hunt says the… Read More
Kentucky House Votes To Amend Informed Consent Law
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky House has voted to amend the state’s informed consent law to allow real-time video consultations between doctors and women at least 24 hours before… Read More
W. Va. Prevailing Wage Repealed In House
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – With union workers in the stands in opposition, the Republican-led House of Delegates has voted to repeal the state’s prevailing wage for public construction projects. House… Read More
Legislative Task Force In Ohio Takes Up Medical Marijuana
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A task force charged with exploring the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in Ohio for medicinal use is beginning its work. The panel created by… Read More
Jury: Ohio Model Tried To Hire Hit Man To Kill Husband’s Ex
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio jury has found a woman guilty of trying to hire a hit man to kill the mother of her husband’s children. The jury… Read More
State Report Says Ohio Liquor Sales Top $1B For First Time
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – State officials say Ohio set a record for dollar sales of spirituous liquor last year, exceeding $1 billion for the first time. State alcohol regulators say… Read More
Bill To Add Historic Wright Flyer To Ohio Seal Gets Airing
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A proposal to add the historic Wright Flyer to Ohio’s state seal has had its first airing. The House State Government Committee heard the bill Wednesday…. Read More
Ohio Chief Justice Says Panel To Study Grand Jury Updates
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court says a committee will study possible changes to the state’s grand jury system. Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor says… Read More
W.Va House to Hold Public Meeting on Permit-Less Gun Bill
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The house of Delegates Judiciary Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to allow the public to speak about a new concealed carry proposal. The proposal… Read More
Ohio Schools Closed Over Lead-Tainted Water will Resume Classes
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Schools in Sebring, OH are slated to reopen after shutting down for three days over the lead-tainted water found in the rural northeastern region. Classes in the Sebring school district near… Read More
Ohio Democratic Lawmakers to Discuss Their Economic Agenda
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Democratic state lawmakers are planing to discuss their economic agenda for Ohio to plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Fred Strahorn, the House Democratic Leader of Dayton, is slated to… Read More
Ohio Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood In Final Stretch
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An Ohio bill that seeks to divert government funding away from Planned Parenthood is headed toward its final legislative hurdles. A Senate committee approved the measure Wednesday on a party-line… Read More
Bevin Calls For Spending Cuts In First Budget Proposal
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Matt Bevin’s first budget will not take effect until July 1, but Kentucky’s new Republican governor is not waiting to slash government spending. Bevin said Tuesday… Read More
Bill Would Make Sales Tax Holiday Permanent, Annual Event
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio lawmaker says he wants to make the state’s sales tax holiday permanent and an annual event. Sen. Kevin Bacon, a Franklin County Republican,… Read More
Ohio Charter-school Survey Flags Resources As Challenge
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Leaders of top-ranking charter schools in Ohio say more money is needed to pay for quality teachers and more spacious facilities if the sector is to… Read More
Huntington City Council Approves Vacant Building Ordinance
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HUNTINGON, W.Va. (AP) – An ordinance that would eliminate several vacant buildings in Huntington has been approved by the City Council. Media outlets report the ordinance will create a vacant… Read More
Organizers Want to Make Naloxone Drug More Accessible
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Community leaders will come together to discuss ways to make naloxone, a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, more available. The Intelligencer… Read More
Longtime Street Protestor Dies
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Concepcion Picciotto, the protester who maintained a peace vigil outside the White House that was widely considered to be the longest-running act of political protest in U.S…. Read More
The Feces Defense Didn’t Work
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man who skipped his own armed robbery trial after stripping naked and wiping feces on his body is heading to prison. The Columbus Dispatch reports… Read More
Ohio’s Lead Water Problem
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SEBRING, Ohio (AP) — The latest on lead-tainted water in northeastern Ohio (all times local): ___ 7:00 a.m. Schools shut down for three days over lead-tainted water in rural northeastern… Read More
Ohio Seeks To Boost Early Childhood Mental Health Services
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio initiative is seeking to boost access mental health consultants in an effort to curb the number of children expelled or suspended from kindergarten, preschool… Read More
New South Parkersburg Library Scheduled To Open Soon
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – The new South Parkersburg Library is scheduled to open soon. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports a grand opening for the new library will be held… Read More
Kentucky House Passes Safe-haven Extension Bill
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky House has passed a bill that would give parents more time to decide whether to turn over their newborn infants at state-approved safe places…. Read More
Former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich To Speak In Wheeling
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is set to speak at Wheeling Jesuit University. Gingrich’s speech about the 2016 presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday at… Read More
W. Va. Continues Snow-Related School Closings
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Schoolchildren are getting another day off from classes across West Virginia. Public schools are closed in 53 of West Virginia’s 55 counties on Monday. The exceptions… Read More
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