GOP health plan proposed to replace Obamacare with tax credits
House Republicans released two bills to scrap the Affordable Care Act replacing subsidies with individual tax credits and state shaped grants. They propose penalties end for uninsured but allow a 30 percent surcharge for coverage gaps while preserving young adult staying on parental plans and protections for preexisting conditions. The plan also bars Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood and signals broader policy shifts under a conservative health framework.
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New charges against driver in trooper death case
A Cuyahoga County grand jury added aggravated vehicular homicide DUI driving under suspension and records tampering and falsification counts to Joshua Gaspar 37 in the death of Trooper Kenneth Velez on Interstate 90. Prosecutors allege high speed 78 mph crash after Gaspar swerved to avoid another vehicle. defense argues plea pressure.
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Local officials wary of Great Lakes funding cuts
Lorain officials fear federal budget reductions could slash the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from 300 million to 10 million. Since 2010 the area has received over 15.2 million for Black River cleanup, Willow Creek restoration, and related wetlands work. Officials warn smaller funding will hinder lake and river restoration efforts and harm monitoring by Stone Lab.
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Elyria backs medical cannabis proposal led by Green Mile
Elyria City Council endorsed Green Mile Enterprise led by Darrin Farrow to apply for state licenses to grow process and sell medicinal cannabis in a yet to be determined Elyria facility. Officials say details are uncertain as Ohio starts its medical marijuana program and they learn on the job.
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Solidarity Sabbath service planned at Lorain synagogue
Agudath B'nai Israel in Lorain invites the public to a 10 a.m. solidarity Sabbath service at 1715 Meister Road after a swastika was carved into a metal door frame at its day care center. The Lorain synagogue was among several Jewish groups nationwide facing threats in recent weeks.
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