Commissioners back DACA support in Lorain County
Lorain County commissioners approved a resolution backing DACA amid pleas from Lorain city leaders. City Council President Joel Arredondo and Lorain Immigration Rights Association chief Joe Mendiola urged opposition to rescinding the program, highlighting Dreamers and local immigrant contributions.
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Lorain
Lorain City
Joel Arredondo
Joe Mendiola
Lorain Immigration Rights
Mendiola
Lorain County
Arredondo
United States
Commit
Ohio House okays tax relief on eyeglasses bill 116
The Ohio House passed HB 116 by Rep. Derek Merrin 93 to 1 eliminating sales tax on eyeglasses frames and contacts. The measure, supported as reducing costs for Ohioans, would save about 29 million dollars annually. The bill advances to the Senate as officials note other medical devices remain taxed.
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Ohio
Derek Merrin
Lucas County
Steve Hambley
Brunswick
Hambley
Ohio Senate
Ohio House Softens Penalty for Not Informing Officers of Concealed Weapon
Ohio lawmakers moved to cut penalties for concealed carry permit holders who do not inform police of their weapon when detained, from a misdemeanor with up to six months jail and $1000 fine to a $25 fine. The change may still revoke licenses. gun-rights groups oppose the need for notification and call for repeal. The same bill package also proposes a stand your ground shift shifting burden to prosecutors in self defense cases, drawing statewide debate.
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Ohio
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Wellington High School Mourns Student Death
Wellington Schools announce the death of a 15 year old ninth grader and plan crisis support. Superintendent Ed Weber requests privacy and notes a crisis intervention team will assist students and families this week with hotlines 741741 and 800-888-6161 available.
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Ed Weber
Weber
Lorain County
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