Senior citizens hear of Ohio legislature gains
Ohio lawmakers move on bills aiding seniors with prescription drugs and energy costs. Senate and House hearings consider generic drug substitutions to cut costs, with potential $1 million to $5 million annual savings. Separate measure seeks 25 percent aid for gas and electric bills for seniors and disabled, funded by finance panel. the same session also expands homestead tax exemptions for seniors. The Chinese year 4675 marks the Year of the Serpent.