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Ohio Valley Outlook: Expect A Slower Regional Economy In 2020
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The Ohio Valley’s economy could see slower growth in 2020 amid continued anxiety about trade, and possible downturns in both energy and manufacturing, according to analyses and forecasts by regional economists. Michael Hicks directs the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University in Indiana where he forecasts the health of the manufacturing… Read More
Advocates Say Climate Change, Children’s Health Issues Intertwine
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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A new report from the Ohio Environmental Council and Policy Matters Ohio says climate change has significant negative impacts on children’s health, which they say highlights the urgency to reduce carbon emissions. The report lists climate issues that create potentially hazardous conditions for children, such as lower air quality due to increased heatwaves and torrential… Read More