Health mandate delayed after industry concerns
Treasury official Mark Mazur announced a delay in the employer health coverage requirement for firms with 50 or more workers, while individuals must still obtain insurance next year. Business leaders welcomed the pause as a relief, though liberals warned it could aid Democratic candidates in upcoming elections amid broader debate over Obamacare costs and repeal talks.
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Overdose deaths rise among U.S. women
The CDC reports a fivefold increase in prescription painkiller overdose deaths among women from 1999 to 2010, with middle aged mothers and daughters most affected. Men still have higher totals, but the gap narrows as women receive higher doses and longer treatment for chronic pain. Doctors are urged to recognize addiction risks in female patients and rethink the male-centered view of drug abuse.
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Hamilton City Schools to receive record state aid boost
District officials say Hamilton City Schools will get an additional 3.3 million in 2014 and 5.5 million in 2015, lifting state support to 62.2 million by 2015. Per pupil funding rises 916, though vouchers and charter deductions apply. superintendent Janet Baker calls the increase much needed as funds go into the classroom.
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Ohio districts hold steady state funding in 2014 2015
Ross Local Schools and Talawanda City Schools will receive the same in state support in 2014 and 2015 as 2013. $10.3 million for Ross and just under $8 million for Talawanda. Middletown gains state support rising to $32.3 million by 2015 with an extra $1.7 million in 2014 and $3.1 million in 2015. The district faces federal funding cuts and potential program reductions. Kasich vetoes line items including a measure to increase ELPP support, affecting Middletown’s planning for a $55 million bond for a new middle school and renovated high school.
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Ohio School Facilities Commission
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Pick 3 4 night lottery numbers revealed
Lottery results list digits for day and night draws. Day picks show 6 3 0 for Pick 3 and 2 1 1 4 for Pick 4. Night draws give 5 7 2 and 6 3 1 3 with Pick S outcomes 1 3 1 4 0 and 3 6 1 8 0 respectively.
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