Kasich budget bets on prison addiction treatment push
Ohio Gov. John Kasich expands the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to take over prisoner treatment, boosting staff to about 180 and increasing funding by 37 million over two years. The plan notes lower recidivism for treated inmates, with 10 percent reoffending versus 27 percent overall, and cites extensive addiction needs among Ohio’s 50 000 prisoners.
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Ukraine arms aid debate reshapes U S policy stance
Former officials urge US to arm Ukraine with 3 billion in defensive equipment including anti-armor missiles drones and radar to deter Moscow. They warn Putin could threaten Latvia Lithuania and Estonia if Ukraine fails, while urging a united sanctions front with Germany and continued negotiations on Ukraine’s political future.
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Lorain sales data questioned in point of sale audit findings
The Chronicle Telegram reports Lorain’s point of sale program as a success based on a 2014 2013 sales year increase. auditors say the metric counts parcel transfers not single unit sales and includes sheriff sales and other transfers, with new construction excluded, making the claimed rise misleading.
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Defining Deviancy Down and Iatrogenic Government in Slow Growth
The piece argues slow growth is normalized, citing Moynihan on deviancy down and iatrogenic government. It contrasts 2014 growth with past high periods, cites job and birth trends, ACA burdens, and CEI figures, linking stagnant output to political narratives and dependency. It frames gradual expansion as enabling progressive policy and social complacency.
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