The first significant snowfall of winter 2014-15 is on the ground in most of the state, and temperatures and wind chill are in record-low territory. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans that our bodies react differently to extreme conditions as we age. Among other factors, older adults are at higher risk because they […]
Agencies Remind Ohioans that Heating Assistance is Available
November 18, 2014 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to eligible households that are […]
Ohio Attorney General Warns of Social Media Scams
November 18, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohio consumers about scams that attract potential victims through social media. “Scams can be found anywhere, and social media is no exception,” Attorney General DeWine said. “The same rules that apply to other scams apply here — if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, […]
First Taste of Winter Weather a Reminder to Get Prepared
November 17, 2014 by
The forecast for the next several days looks more like January than November and is a not-so-subtle reminder that winter is coming. The Ohio Department of Aging joins the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness in promoting Nov. 16-22, 2014, as Winter Safety Awareness Week, and encourages older Ohioans and their caregivers to take steps […]
Bill Would Limit Yearly Testing of Ohio Students
November 17, 2014 by
A bill to limit state testing of students in Ohio to four hours a year will be up for vote from the House Education Committee Monday, after parents and educators testified this week that standardized testing is becoming a burden on students. Testimony on Monday and Thursday was not extensive as the cap on testing […]
Ohioans Advised to Review Insurance, Prepare Property and Vehicles for Winter
November 17, 2014 by
Taking a few extra steps before winter sets in will help keep you safer and less at risk of incurring damage to your property and vehicle, said Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor. Ohio’s Winter Safety Awareness Week is Nov. 16-22 and the Ohio Department of Insurance and other partners in the Ohio […]
State Expands Services for Unemployed Veterans
November 14, 2014 by
Governor John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor have proclaimed November Hire a Veteran Month, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) encourages employers to consider the skills and abilities of military veterans when seeking new employees. “According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 35,000 unemployed veterans in Ohio,” […]
Bill Would Remove Pay Schedule Requirements for Ohio Teachers
November 14, 2014 by
A proposal to stop requiring schools to have a traditional pay schedule for teachers is back on the table for state legislators. The House Education Committee added that change today into a House Bill 343 — a bill that rounds up several small issues into one package. See the new amendments to HB343 by clicking […]
Leading House Republican Submits Proposals for Re-Districting Overhaul
November 14, 2014 by
A leading Ohio House Republican has proposed a major overhaul of how the state draws its congressional and legislative districts, though its chances of passage are still unclear. Twin resolutions introduced Thursday by House Speaker Pro Tempore Matt Huffman of Lima would give minority party leaders more of a say in the state’s redistricting process […]
Marion State Representative Elected to Leadership in Ohio House
November 13, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) was elected Wednesday by her fellow Republican legislators in the Ohio House to serve as Assistant Majority Whip during the upcoming 131st General Assembly. “I am humbled at the honor of being elected to leadership and will work tirelessly towards caucus unity for the good of the people of this […]
