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Responding to the U.S. Census Without a Census ID
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 9

The 2020 Census is the first time that the public can respond online or by phone, in addition to the traditional paper response. Technology...

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Unique & Free “For Credit” BWC Webinars Coming Up
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 1

The Ohio BWC is hosting unique and helpful webinars in the months to come. For more information, go to the Division of Safety & Hygiene-Ohio...

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USDA Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses, and Communities Affected by COVID-19
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Aug 31

USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19...

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BWC delivers billions of dollars, millions of masks for Ohio employers and workforce
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Aug 21

$1.5 Billion Dividend for Ohio EmployersOhio Governor Mike DeWine is asking the board for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to...

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Office of Farmland Preservation: Local Sponsor Certification Open Thru Oct. 9
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Aug 20

Counties, soil & water conservation districts, land trusts, cities and townships are invited to apply to the Office of Farmland Preservation for...

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ORIL Accepting Research Ideas!
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Aug 12

ORIL is now accepting research ideas for their upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 program and everyone is invited to submit ideas! The ORIL Board has...

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First Responder Summit
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 31

In collaboration with the Ohio Fire Academy, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) would like to invite all first responders to...

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REMINDER: Indigent Burial Fund
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 27

In July 2019, Ohio’s 133rd General Assembly passed Amended Substitute House Bill 166 (omnibus bill) to the state’s FY2020-2021 operating...

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"Masks On" Social Media, YouTube, Radio Resources
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 21

Looking for "Masks On" resources for social media, YouTube, radio, and other outreach formats? At this Google Drive link, find complimentary...

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Local Roads Oil and Shale Program Solicitation Process Opens Aug 15
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 20

The Local Roads Oil and Shale Program provides economic support for infrastructure repairs in counties, townships, cities and villages impacted by...

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OPWC Am. SB 4 Funding
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 15

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) is pleased to announce that Governor DeWine has signed Am. S.B. 4. It includes one year's worth of capital...

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OTA Joint Statement on HB 481 | Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 11

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS APPLAUD STATE LAWMAKERS FOR PASSAGE OF FEDERAL COVID-RELIEF FUNDS COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Executive Directors of...

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