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Advocacy Alert-Protect Our Roads
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 1

Next week - Tuesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 7 - the Senate transportation appropriations subcommittee and full committee, respectively, will be...

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OTA Testifies in Support of HB 602
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 23

The House Finance Committee heard proponent testimony this morning on House Bill 602 - the Clean Water Fair Pricing Act. OTA Executive Director...

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Medical Marijuana & Your Drug-Free Workplace Program
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 15

Employers need to decide how they will respond to medical marijuana before the system to recommend & dispense it is fully operational on...

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Bike Safety Event to be Held in Ashtabula County
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 10

Ashtabula County Metroparks and its Bike Patrol will conduct “Get Ready To Ride”, a bicycle safety and helmet giveaway to as part of...

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Building Resilient Communities in a Changing Climate
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 8

The Ohio State University and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) are joining to host a dialog on “Building Resilient...

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BWC Announces $1.5 Billion in Premium Rebates
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 3

Pointing to strong investment returns, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced plans on 4/24/18 to distribute premium rebates totaling $1.5...

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Ethics Training Classes Approved for Auditor of State Credit
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 2

According to the Auditor of State’s office, the following classes offered by the Ohio Ethics Commission qualify for the mandatory two hours of...

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Variance Issued Affecting Mobile Food Units
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 25

From the Ohio State Fire Marshal: A statewide variance has been issued that affects required separation distances for Mobile Food Units operating...

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Mandatory Electronic Filing for Unemployment Insurance Program to Begin
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 15

Two important changes are on the horizon for the Ohio Unemployment Insurance program. Please see below for details regarding the upcoming Mandatory...

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2018 Mileage Reimbursement
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 28

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the 2018 optional standard mileage rates, beginning on January 1, 2018. The standard mileage rates...

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Townships Successful in Primary Election
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Mar 7

A total of 89 township issues were on yesterday’s ballot statewide, and 76 percent of them passed. Safety service levies were the most...

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Townships Go to the Ballot for Funding
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 9

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With 441 of the 508 township issues (86.8 percent) passing on yesterday’s ballot statewide, townships will continue to...

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