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Two Assistant U.S. Attorneys from Northern Ohio and Canton police detective among those honored at Attorney General's Award ceremony
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
Two Assistant United States Attorneys who successfully prosecuted an international terrorism investigation and a Canton police detective who worked collaboratively to combat the opioid epidemic were among those honored with Justice Department’s highest recognition on Tuesday, September 18th.
Date Published: September 26, 2018
Law and Leadership Institute celebrates 10 years of success in shaping Ohio’s legal community
Law and Leadership Institute
On September 20th, Ohio’s legal professionals and community leaders gathered at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Law and Leadership Institute (LLI), a statewide non-profit that works with students from underserved communities to educate and prepare them for success in college, future leadership roles, and careers in the legal profession.
Date Published: September 26, 2018
Proposed legislation seeks to recognize Latino contributions to the Buckeye State
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Rather than having to introduce and pass a resolution every year to recognize the contributions Latin Americans have made to Ohio, a pair of Latino lawmakers has championed a bill that would codify a Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.
Date Published: September 26, 2018
Law schools across nation to host ABA competitions
American Bar Association
Nine law schools will serve as regional hosts for the 2018-19 American Bar Association’s Negotiation Competition: Quinnipiac University School of Law, New York Law School, George Mason University School of Law, Elon University School of Law, Michigan State University College of Law, Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana, University of Houston Law Center, Pepperdine University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law.
Date Published: September 26, 2018
Ohio, Indiana Volunteers of America groups merge into one organization
BRANDON KLEIN, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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The Ohio and Indiana affiliates of Volunteers of America have merged into a new organization.
Date Published: September 26, 2018
Comprehensive ABA report offers tips, roadmap for states working to improve access to justice
American Bar Association
A new report by the American Bar Association provides a first-of-its-kind look at access to justice commissions nationwide, offering an in-depth analysis of their structures, activities, staffing and funding as well as best-practice recommendations.
Date Published: September 25, 2018
BWC awards $426,000 in grants to protect Ohio firefighters
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Forty Ohio fire departments will share $426,000 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) under a program to protect firefighters from carcinogens and other harmful health hazards encountered by firefighters during their daily work activities.
Date Published: September 25, 2018
Student achievement increases seen statewide in 2018 Ohio School Report Cards
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education recently released the annual Ohio School Report Cards and, once again, student achievement increased statewide in multiple areas — and with most subgroups of students.
Date Published: September 25, 2018
Lake Erie western basin walleye and yellow perch futures look bright
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Early data gathered by wildlife agencies in the western basin of Lake Erie indicate great news for Ohio anglers, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The 2018 walleye hatch appears to be exceptional, the second highest in the history of the Ohio survey, and the yellow perch hatch was strong, well above its long-term average.
Date Published: September 25, 2018
Akron men indicted following arrest with 14 firearms, stolen police body armor and 1,000 grams of methamphetamine
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
Two Akron men were indicted in federal court after police arrested them with 14 firearms, stolen police body armor and more than 1,000 grams of methamphetamine.
Date Published: September 24, 2018
Several Ohio colleges are investing in eSports
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Perhaps the best indication that eSports is more than a passing fancy is the money college athletic departments, ESPN and aspiring team owners are chasing.
Date Published: September 24, 2018
Audit of medical marijuana program finds numerous mistakes, inconsistent application of scoring rules
Ohio Auditor of State
Auditors question authority of Commerce Department issuing additional licenses
Date Published: September 24, 2018
BWC pilot program addresses opioid impact on workforce
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
$5 million program launches Oct. 15 in Montgomery, Ross and Scioto counties
Date Published: September 24, 2018
Chief Justice O’Connor cites ‘catastrophic’ effects if state Issue 1 passes this fall
Maureen O’Connor, Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has issued the following statement on state Issue 1, a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution:
Date Published: September 24, 2018
Attorney General DeWine warns of grandparent scams
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine this month is warning families to beware of the “grandparent scam,” which has been reported by dozens of Ohioans in recent weeks.
Date Published: September 21, 2018
Pharmacist sentenced for health care fraud scheme
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
Maria Mascio, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 24 months in prison and ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution for executing a decade-long health care fraud scheme.
Date Published: September 21, 2018
Proposal would mandate grading of all new laws on health impact
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Every new law, administrative rule, directive or state policy would be graded on its health impact of Ohio citizens if a measure championed by a Democrat senator from Columbus clears the legislature.
Date Published: September 21, 2018
Ohio Auditor of State’s Office wins national award for ‘fiscal physical’ tool
Ohio Auditor of State
The Ohio Auditor of State’s “Financial Health Indicators” (FHI) tool has earned a Government Experience Award from the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the office for its achievement in technology.
Date Published: September 21, 2018
Fugitive lawyer involved in largest Social Security fraud scheme sentenced to 15 years in prison for his escape and related crimes
US Department of Justice
Sentence to run consecutively with 12-year sentence previously imposed for underlying role in $550 million Social Security fraud scheme
Date Published: September 20, 2018
Milan woman charged in federal court after trying to hire a hitman to kill her former son-in-law
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
A Milan woman was charged in federal court with one count of solicitation to commit a crime of violence.
Date Published: September 20, 2018
IBAHRI calls on Bermuda, the UK and Commonwealth countries to protect LGBTI rights
International Bar Association
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) today published three detailed letters sent on 21 June 2018 to the Premier of Bermuda, the then Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Secretary-General (SG) of the Commonwealth of Nations condemning the efforts of the legislature of Bermuda to reverse the Supreme Court of Bermuda’s 2017 decision regarding same-sex marriage. The letters also express concern at the general lack of support for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, collectively referred to as the LGBTI community, in the country.
Date Published: September 20, 2018
Bill goes after reckless drivers flouting school bus-stop law
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A pair of central Ohio lawmakers are hopeful their peers will consider a measure ultimately intended to improve the safety of students while boarding and exiting the school bus.
Date Published: September 20, 2018
Cleveland man sentenced to prison for stealing $77,000 in grants designed to help Native Americans
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
A Cleveland man was sentenced to prison for stealing more than $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans.
Date Published: September 19, 2018
Medicare open enrollment begins October 15
Ohio Department of Insurance
As the 2019 Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Jillian Froment, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is encouraging those on Medicare to review their drug and health insurance coverage options and select a plan that fits their needs and budget. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of ODI, will host Medicare Check-Up Day events throughout the state to help consumers compare and select the best plan that meets their unique needs. Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 runs from October 15 through December 7.
Date Published: September 19, 2018
Nine people indicted for conspiracy to launder $2 million stemming from the shipment of one ton of marijuana from California to Wickliffe, Willoughby and Euclid
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
Nine people were indicted in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to launder more than $2 million in drug profits stemming from the shipment approximately one ton of marijuana from California to warehouses in Wickliffe, Willoughby and Euclid.
Date Published: September 19, 2018
