Legislative task force in Ohio takes up medical marijuanaĪ task force charged with exploring the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in Ohio for medicinal use is beginning its work. It wouldn't affect the amount of money available for such initiatives. The bill would restrict such funds from going to entities that perform or promote abortions. The roughly $1.3 million, which is mostly federal funds, supports initiatives for HIV testing, breast and cervical cancer screenings and prevention of violence against women. The measure targets money that Planned Parenthood receives through Ohio's health department. House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger says he expects his chamber to give its approval next month. The House must now OK the bill before it could go to Republican Gov. The Republican-controlled state Senate passed the legislation Wednesday. Newcomerstown schools canceled classes Wednesday due to debris on school property.īill to defund Planned Parenthood in Ohio passes SenateĪn Ohio bill that would divert government funding away from Planned Parenthood has cleared one of its final legislative hurdles. statement says the utility believes natural gas was involved but also noted the investigation wasn't complete. The man who died in the explosion Tuesday night in the village of Newcomerstown is believed to have been alone in the home. One dead in Tuscarawas County home explosion, natural gas believed to be involvedĪuthorities say a house explosion has left one man dead in Tuscarawas County. City Council is holding an emergency meeting tonight to discuss union contracts that include raises for the city's police, fire and service employees and non-union administrators. reports that the snow crews aren’t the only union members caught up in contract uncertainty as a new administration and city council weigh pay raises for city workers this week. Temperatures this weekend will be in the 40's and that's good for the city of Akron as snowplow drivers warn of a work slowdown if their new contract runs into a snag. Kasich is in Iowa tonight for the Fox News-Google GOP Debate.Ĭontract disputes could affect snowplow drivers and other city workers in Akron Marco Rubio at 11 percent behind frontrunner Donald Trump and Ted Cruz in second. John Kasich tied for third place among Republicans running for president in New Hampshire. Possible changes in store for Ohio’s grand just systemĪ new NBC News/Marist poll out this morning has Ohio Gov.Ohio House OKs bill to shield violence victims' address info.Legislative task force in Ohio takes up medical marijuana.Bill to defund Planned Parenthood in Ohio passes Senate.One dead in Tuscarawas County home explosion, natural gas believed to be involved.Contract disputes could affect snowplow drivers and other city workers in Akron.Kasich tied for third in New Hampshire among Republican presidential hopefuls Morning headlines for Thursday, January 28, 2016: Kasich is in Iowa tonight for the Fox News-Google GOP Debate at 9:00 p.m. Top headlines: Contract disputes could affect snowplow drivers and city workers in Akron One dead in Tuscarawas County home explosion Bill to defund Planned Parenthood in Ohio awaits final approval For transportation outside of the county, please inquire.New poll shows Gov. If you have any special requirements, please mention them when making a reservation. Pickup can be arranged at any location in Tuscarawas County, and transportation may be requested to and from any location in the county. With a 48 hours advance notice, transportation is available for many purposes - doctor's offices, hospital treatments, school, employment, shopping, recreation, and other purposes. As of JanuAccess Tusc Transit became the Rural Public Transportation Provider. This coordinated effort started because Tuscarawas County is a rural county and did not have public transportation. Horizons of Tuscarawas & Carroll Counties Inc.
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