Ohio creates women's health office in state agency
In Columbus AP report Gov. Voinovich signs into law a bill creating the Office of Women's Health Initiatives within the Ohio Department of Health. Health Director Peter Somani aims to have the office running by mid February, with Sen. Karen Gillmor and allies pushing to address breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, violence, and other gender specific health issues. The budget provides $100,000 through June 30, 1995. Ohio is among the first states to establish such an office, following California’s example.
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Kent State probe on extending health benefits to gay partners
An associate professor at Kent State University seeks to enroll his same sex partner in the university health plan. The AAUP filed a grievance. an arbitrator set a Dec. 7 hearing. A pending Ohio bill could bar state agencies from granting benefits to gay and lesbian partners, challenging the union position.
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Voinovich says taxpayers want school results before tax
Gov. George Voinovich urged voters to demand better outcomes from education before approving higher local taxes. He cited 239 money issues on Tuesday’s ballot, the lowest in a general election since 1988, and noted past levy approval rates around 44 percent.
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Warden seeks Lucasville transfer for outdoorsmen killer
Warren Correctional Institution Warden Anthony Brigano proposes sending Thomas Lee Dillon, 48, of Magnolia, to the state's maximum security facility in Lucasville for his five counts of aggravated murder. Dillon has opposed moving from protective custody, citing safety concerns, while committees review the plan. The case follows the Lucasville riot in which nine inmates and a guard were killed.
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