Ohio's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2012 was confirmed today by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), which also reported a sharp increase in the number of WNV-positive mosquitoes. A case of WNV encephalitis was confirmed in an 85- year-old man who is hospitalized in Clermont County.
Plan Calls for Ohio Medicaid Program to Be Stand-Alone Agency
July 30, 2012 by
Gov. John Kasich's administration announced Friday that Ohio's Medicaid program, the federally supported health care system for the poor, will soon become its own free-standing, cabinet-level state agency.
Ohio State Fair Kicks Off Wednesday
July 24, 2012 by
The Ohio State Fair starts this Wednesday, July 25, and fair officials have collaborated with staff at the Ohio Department of Aging to offer some tips and tools for individuals, families and groups planning to attend. The advice centers around things all fairgoers should consider for a safe and enjoyable visit, with tips specifically tailored to older adults and groups attending with older adults or people with special needs.
Columbus Casino to Open Earlier than Expected
July 20, 2012 by
The slots will spin and the dice will fly at Hollywood Casino Columbus beginning on Oct. 8.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Wednesday approved the opening based on a recommendation by commission Executive Director Matthew Schuler. The date, Oct. 8, also happens to be Columbus Day.
State Names 667 Internet Cafes with 7 in Marion County
July 13, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Thursday announced that his office received 667 affidavits from owners of internet cafes. The affidavits were required as part of Am. Sub. H.B. 386 which put a moratorium on any new electronic sweepstakes parlors or internet cafés. The listed cafes include 7 in Marion County and 10 in Crawford County.
Ohio AG Announces Effort to Stop Nursing Home Drug Thefts
July 11, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is intensifying his efforts to stop pharmaceutical drug thefts in adult care facilities by offering investigative assistance to every nursing home, assisted living agency, and residential care facility in Ohio.
State Warns of ‘Notario Scams’ Following New Immigration Policy Announcement
July 9, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission are urging anyone who is interested in pursuing participation in the federal government's deferred action process not to be deceived into paying for expensive assistance in applying. It's not yet clear what fees, if any, will be necessary and the federal government has asked that these requests not be submitted until it creates a process to accept them.
Ohio Implementation of Healthcare Law Uncertain
June 29, 2012 by
While upholding much of President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out a requirement that states expand their Medicaid programs, throwing into limbo whether hundreds of thousands of Ohioans will gain coverage.
Report – State School Funding Better Than Most
June 21, 2012 by
As the Ohio House prepares for another series of hearings on the school-funding formula next week, a new report shows that, from a national perspective, Ohio schools are doing better than most financially. Even so, there is a lot of room for improvement.
State Sees Continued Rise in Revenue
June 12, 2012 by
Ohio tax revenue continues to hum along at a solid pace, finishing above estimates for the month of May and bringing total surplus revenue to nearly $400 million for the year.
