Ohio budget sparks voter confusion says auditors across state
County auditors flag a handful of changes in a $62 billion Ohio budget arguing the edits will confuse voters and complicate administration. Changes include income limits on homestead exemptions and personnel moves at local schools. Agencies report mixed impacts across districts.
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Local Impact Butler County obesity fight review
Local social service groups join in a statewide effort. Ohio adult obesity rises to 29.2 percent with BMI over 30 and 65 percent overweight. Adolescents show 12.4 percent obesity and 15 percent overweight while children aged up to five show 15.8 percent overweight. Butler County records a 28.8 percent obesity rate from federal data.
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Obesity rises as Butler County agencies expand aid
Parts of Middletown suffer food access gaps while Watt Butler County social service agencies expand obesity care and prevention programs. The American Medical Association declares obesity a disease, with Butler County at 28.8 percent obesity versus Warren County’s 19.2 percent.
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New Egyptian leaders seize power after coup ousts Morsi
Jubilation sweeps the streets a day after the military ousted President Mohammed Morsi and suspended the constitution. Egypt’s new leaders placed the former president in custody, arrested the Muslim Brotherhood chief, and shut four TV stations as they move to shape a post election path.
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Middletown Health Official Addresses Local Obesity Concerns
Middletown health commissioner Jackie Phillips emphasizes the national obesity issue and its local impact, promising in-depth coverage and actionable guidance to help residents prevent obesity and its effects.
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Food stamp fraud crackdown nets 95 offenders in Butler County
County officials say the program to catch trafficking of food assistance cards saved taxpayers 1.1 million dollars and led to 95 offenders. Sheriff and prosecutor joined with the Department of Job and Family Services to curb misuse as benefits grow from 6 million dollars monthly, addressing fears that money too often reached the wrong people.
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Ohio expands allowed closed meetings for local boards
Ohio lawmakers approved a two year $62 billion state budget expanding executive session rules. Starting in October county commissions and city councils may privately discuss tax funded economic development deals. Gov Kasich signed the measure amid other new laws drawing support from local government groups.
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