Ohio lawmakers end session face fizzled billsJan return eyes likely
Ohio lawmakers closed a two year session with many faltered proposals. Right to work bills died as Gov Kasich pledged no action. A strict abortion heartbeat bill failed in the House, while consumer fireworks reform stalled and is likely to return.
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Ohio minimum wage rise to $8.10 boosts pay for 250000
Ohio's minimum wage increases 15 cents to 8.10 per hour on Thursday for non-tipped workers, with tipped workers rising 7 cents to 4.05. Five policy groups cite economic growth from higher spending. many common jobs pay under 10 an hour.
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Thousands attend pro police rally in Cleveland
A Facebook spark by Mary Jo Graves grew into a Sea of Blue rally on Public Square drawing several thousand supporters. Speakers honored fallen officers and police families as crowds carried Blue Lives Matter signs and remained quiet at a nearby memorial.
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Akron jail to close wing as sheriff cuts beds
Summit County Sheriff Steve Barry will shut down the jail’s smallest wing on January 4, lowering capacity from 671 to 522 beds. Akron will have first priority for the 100 beds it funds, amid funding cuts and a failed sales tax measure, while judges and police seek guidance on handling low level repeat offenders likely to be released.
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