Download failed: Ohio Senate Republicans have passed a last-minute amendment to the proposed budget. Prohibit municipalities from running their own broadband programs, Essentially creating a monopoly on the current provider in the state, reports Jeremy Pelzer. Critics have blown up unannounced changes, saying they are fundamentally eroding competition by providing Internet service providers such as Charter Spectrum and AT & T via the state’s broadband infrastructure.

Dennis System: You can’t hide after the 2018 Governor’s bid fails.Former Mayor of Cleveland Dennis Kucinich Running for his old place he last held in 1979, Robert Higgs and Seth Richardson’s report. Former Congressman Kucinich said he would like to focus on issues related to the city’s surge in crime and poverty.

Big 6: Kucinich, like Richardson, has plenty of luggage, but probably has the most famous and many fans to take part in an already crowded race. Pointed out earlier.. But all the top candidates have a lot to work against them. In any case, the first open mayoral race in 20 years in Cleveland can be busy.

Because: Champaign County Congressman Jim Jordan announced on Monday that he was starting Freedom of Speech Caucus on Campus Sabrina Eaton writes that it includes Florida freshman Rep. Cut Camac, former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and former Vice President Mike Pence of the Young America’s Foundation. In a statement released by the youth organization, Jordan said the new caucuses “work with Congress to push back the’awakened’cancellation culture and protect American freedom everywhere.”

Actions on the Autism Bill: The Ohio House Health Commission will vote tomorrow on a bipartisan bill that allows people in the autism spectrum to use medical marijuana. Rep. Wanita Brent said House Building 60 is needed That’s because it provides people on the spectrum with another dosing option, and by including it in a nationally licensed program, it allows people to use it in a safe way.

Power outage: Given the recent wave of bad news, Lordstown Motors Corp. It may be a short ride for you.Say right after the company May go out of business within a year, CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julia Rodriguez Both resigned on MondayBy The Associated Press’s Michelle Chapman. The company’s share price subsequently fell by more than 18%.

No service: Another provision of the Senate Republican Budget allows doctors, hospitals, and health insurance companies to: Refuse services or payments for medical practices that violate religious or moral beliefs, Columbus Dispatch Titus Woo and Jesse Balmart’s report. Critics described it as a detour to hide restrictions on abortion and LGBTQ patients within the budget. The health insurance lobby said they opposed the measure.

Latest virus: On Monday, the state identified only 178 new cases of coronavirus. This is well below the 21-day moving average of 446. Laura Hancock’s Report..

Txtingn driving: Ohio Highway Patrol has announced a new distracting driver dashboard. Distracting drivingdashboard.ohio.gov, The data dates back to 2016. In addition to using mobile phones Report of Joe Ingles, State Capitol News Bureau People had an accident while adjusting the radio or interacting with children in the back seats.

Drug trading: Centene, the country’s largest managed care provider, will pay Ohio $ 88 million to resolve a lawsuit over its subsidiary’s pharmacy benefits management program with Medicaid, Ohio. Dispatch Darrell Roland Report.. A pharmacy benefit manager is an intermediary who negotiates the cost of prescription drugs between a pharmaceutical company and an insurance company. Medicaid claimed that the settlement did not require Senten to admit negligence, but the company mistakenly charged Ohio for tens of millions of dollars for service. Since Medicaid is a joint state and federal program, half of the money will be paid to the federal government.

Don’t you judge? Judge Mark Rep of the Ohio-Fostoria District Court faces a one-year unpaid suspension after the Ohio Expert Action Committee notified the Ohio Supreme Court on Friday. A complaint against the judge was in court last year, suggesting that she was a drug addict when Alexandria Alter, in the case of her boyfriend, called her several times from the bench during an unrelated hearing. Claims. I have never been charged with drug-related crimes. He demanded that she be tested for drugs, and when she refused, he imprisoned her for contempt of court for 10 days. The Supreme Court now has to accept or reject the suspension, Alexa Scherzinger of Sandusky Register wrote:..

More Mercy’s Law: The Ohio House bill was given to victims of crime through the 2017 constitutional amendment of the Mercy Act by requiring victims to be informed of their rights and to receive a “Mercy’s Card” to provide resources. Take more rights. The bill will also allow victims to obtain free copies of all court documents, among other provisions. Written by Jen Balduf of Dayton Daily News.

5 things we learned May 7 Financial Information Disclosure Senator Teresa Fedor, Democrat of Toledo.

1. She reported receiving a gift from Grace Haven, who cares for minors who are victims of sex trafficking.

2. The state refunded her $ 4,314 for the mileage between her home and Columbus.

3. For investment, Fedor reported pensions under the Ohio Civil Service Retirement Program and the State Teacher Retirement Program. She is also investing in Ohio deferred compensation.

4. She did not report work outside of the Ohio General Assembly.

5. At some point last year, she borrowed at least $ 1,000 from Macy’s American Express, Ann Taylor, JC Penny, Dillard’s, Discover, and Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union.

Mayor Nan Welly of Dayton, seeking a Democratic nomination for Ohio Governor next year, was elected chairman of the 79th US Mayor’s Conference on Friday. Whaley was formerly Vice President of the Group.

Whaley was approved on Tuesday by the 314 Action Fund, a science-focused Democratic political action committee. In the release, Shaughnessy Naughton, president of the group, said it was “important” to “gather” to support Whaley, who Democrats called “the smartest, fact-first leader.” This is one of the first national approvals in the 2022 Ohio Governor’s election.

Sante Ghetti today launches a public relations campaign for investors and vice president of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. Getty recently worked as Vice President, Government Advocate for the Greater Cleveland Partnership.

“I rarely vote because I think most politicians are full of s —.”

-Former Columbus TV reporter Tom Sash, Quoted in Columbus DispatchIn a fundraising activity he was (probably) asking people to vote for him in his bid to the Columbus City Council. Records show that Sussi has voted only once in the last decade in the November 2020 general election.

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