House abandons Obamacare repeal without a vote
Washington report notes President Trump and House Republicans pulled the repeal and replacement bill for Obamacare as key conservatives and moderates blocked support. Speaker Ryan canceled the vote amid dwindling GOP support, leaving Democrats gleeful and Trump facing a setback.
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Local officials defend ACA amid GOP repeal push in Ohio
Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn and former county services director Jack Frech spoke at a chilly press event in front of the Athens County Courthouse. The event, hosted by the Alliance for Healthcare Security, addressed potential impacts on southeast Ohio if ACA and Medicaid expansion were rolled back. The Trump administration bill was pulled prior to a vote.
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Kasich plan expands prison-alternative program in Ohio
Ohio Governor Kasich proposes narrowing fifth degree felony prison eligibility and funding to expand the Targeting Community Alternative to Prison program. The aim is to reduce prison populations and state costs, with eight counties currently in pilot and mandatory participation possible by FY2019. The proposal expects to save about 20 million in prison-related expenses over the two-year period.
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Lt Gov Taylor visits Beacon School in Disabilities Month
Ohio Lt Gov Mary Taylor toured Beacon School with Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities managers during Disabilities Awareness Month and the county board 50th anniversary open to learn what programs do. She joined a round table with DD Superintendent Margaret Demko and others, expressing interest in improving state level support for quality care and services for individuals served.
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