Ohio tort reform faces slow start as insurers weigh effect
Ohio lawmakers backed a medical malpractice cap to curb rising premiums, but insurers say relief will take years. Leaders forecast limited immediate rate cuts as lawsuits linger and constitutional questions loom, while defenders insist caps stabilize markets and reduce costs for doctors.
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Ohio weighs tax increases to balance budget
Ohio officials consider raising taxes to plug a budget hole with potential spending cuts on the table. Alcohol and cigarette taxes are likely targets, with a two year outlook showing ongoing deficits and costly previous cuts. Officials warn agencies that further reductions may be needed.
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