Friday, May 27, 2022

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High gas prices are not slowing down Memorial Day travel, early voting starts tomorrow in Nevada, and Oregon activists seek accountability for dioxin contamination in low-income Eugene.

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Education Secretary Cardona calls for action after the Texas massacre, Republicans block a domestic terrorism vote, and Secretary of State Blinken calls China the greatest challenger to U.S. and its allies.

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High-speed internet is being used to entice remote workers to rural communities, Georgia is offering Black women participation in a guaranteed income initiative, and under-resourced students in Montana get a boost toward graduation.

Ohio

There's been a roughly 38% drop in drowning deaths over the past two decades. (Adobe Stock)
There's been a roughly 38% drop in drowning deaths over the past two decades. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, May 27, 2022

Keep Swimming Kids Safe with a 'Water Watcher'

With the unofficial start to summer, pools around Ohio are opening this Memorial Day weekend, and when it comes to swim time, experts encourage …

The same conditions creating poverty can increase risk factors for intimate-partner violence. (Adobe Stock)
The same conditions creating poverty can increase risk factors for intimate-partner violence. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Economic Supports as a Pathway to Violence Prevention

Economic supports could be the key to reducing intimate-partner violence, which claims the lives of dozens of Ohioans each year. Research from the …

In a new report, 8.7% of adults age 65+ in Ohio reported frequent mental distress. (Adobe Stock)
In a new report, 8.7% of adults age 65+ in Ohio reported frequent mental distress. (Adobe Stock)
Older Adults Report Troubling Struggles with Mental Health

Among the needs highlighted during Mental Health Awareness Month are those for older adults. It's become a serious challenge, says a new America's …

The fatality rate for Black bike riders is 30% higher than for white bike riders, according to the League of American Bicyclists. (Adobe Stock)
The fatality rate for Black bike riders is 30% higher than for white bike riders, according to the League of American Bicyclists. (Adobe Stock)
Bike to Work Day: Cycling Not Just for Recreation

Today is National Bike to Work Day, and while it may sound "easier said than done," it may not be as daunting as you think. Enthusiasts said the …

Researchers say most often, the worst consequence an employer will face for wage theft is to pay back a portion of stolen wages. (Adobe Stock)
Researchers say most often, the worst consequence an employer will face for wage theft is to pay back a portion of stolen wages. (Adobe Stock)
Report: 213,000+ Ohio Workers Cheated of Earnings Each Year

A new report found dishonest employers steal from some 213,000 people in Ohio each year by paying them less than the minimum wage; and it is just one …

An estimated 90% of people in jail pretrial cannot afford the cash bail set by the court. (Adobe Stock)
An estimated 90% of people in jail pretrial cannot afford the cash bail set by the court. (Adobe Stock)
Opponents: OH Constitutional Amendment Could Undermine Bail Reform

Advocacy organizations of differing ideologies appear to be in agreement when it comes to certain bail reform efforts in Ohio. The Senate Judiciary …

A permanent absentee voter would reduce the paperwork needed to vote by mail. (Adobe Stock)
A permanent absentee voter would reduce the paperwork needed to vote by mail. (Adobe Stock)
Measure Aims to Streamline Absentee Voting in Ohio

There's a new effort at the statehouse to make it easier for Ohioans to vote by mail by creating a permanent absentee voter list. To vote absentee …

Families that cannot find infant formula are advised to call their pediatrician or local WIC office for assistance. (Adobe Stock)
Families that cannot find infant formula are advised to call their pediatrician or local WIC office for assistance. (Adobe Stock)
Baby Formula Shortage a 'Very Dire' Situation for Ohio Families

The nationwide shortage of baby formula has many Ohio families scrambling to feed their little ones. Just a couple of months after a baby-formula …

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Ohio teens are 4% less likely to have used drugs in the past month than the average teen in the United States. (Prevention Action Alliance)
Ohio Youth Council: Drug, Alcohol Use is Not the Norm

Hundreds of Ohio teens join together today to bust myths about teenage substance use. The "We Are The Majority" rally promotes the fact that most …

As baby boomers age, demand for health-care support workers is expected to rise substantially by 2030, according to the American Immigration Council. (Adobe Stock/F Armstrong Photo)
As baby boomers age, demand for health-care support workers is expected to rise substantially by 2030, according to the American Immigration Council. (Adobe Stock/F Armstrong Photo)
Report: Immigrant Workers Answer to Ohio, US Labor Shortages

As the country reels with the highest levels of inflation seen since the 1980s, experts say without adding more workers, wage increases could drive …

School-based health centers have been shown to help reduce absenteeism. (Adobe Stock)
School-based health centers have been shown to help reduce absenteeism. (Adobe Stock)
A Whole-Person Approach to Kids' Health Just Outside the Classroom

There is a strong connection between health and academic success, and some districts in Ohio are bringing wellness services into schools to meet kids …

J.D. Vance, left, and Josh Mandel, right, have been endorsed by high-profile members of the Republican Party. (Adobe Stock)
J.D. Vance, left, and Josh Mandel, right, have been endorsed by high-profile members of the Republican Party. (Adobe Stock)
Endorsements Bring Ohio Senate Race into National Spotlight

Ohio's primary election includes candidates in the race for governor as well as many U.S. congressional districts, but the race to fill retiring U.S…

 

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