Category: Commentary
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An Ohio legislative update from Rep. Scott Oelslager
The House was successful in passing a number of pieces of legislation in the last several weeks including measures to modify the requirements to obtain a CPA certificate and to revise the occupational licensing restrictions applicable to individuals convicted of criminal offenses.
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Ohio legislative update from Rep. Scott Oelslager for May 27, 2020
The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week including measures to protect victims of domestic violence and to ban surprise medical bills.
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In Case You Missed It: Updates from Rep. Scott Oelslager for March 3
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over the past few weeks I’ve come across several things in the news that I wanted to share. A lot has been happening in the state of Ohio, including the release of a new draft of the Ohio Domestic Action Plan and coronavirus screening recommendations for paramedics and EMTs. The Ohio Domestic…
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In Case You Missed It: Updates from Rep. Scott Oelslager for Feb. 24
The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation two weeks ago including bills to give first responders PTSD coverage under the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and to establish the Chiropractic Loan Repayment Program.
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In Case You Missed It: Updates from Rep. Scott Oelslager for Feb. 12
Over the past few weeks I’ve come across several things in the news that I wanted to share. A lot has been happening in the state of Ohio, including funding for water quality testing, a drop in drug overdose deaths, and record breaking gambling revenues.
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In Case You Missed It: Updates from Rep. Scott Oelslager for Feb. 7
Over the past few weeks I’ve come across several things in the news that I wanted to share. A lot has been happening in the state of Ohio, including funding for water quality testing, a drop in drug overdose deaths, and record breaking gambling revenues.
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Investigators owe Florida voters clarity and transparency
Too often, the officials in charge of these investigations keep details close to the vest.
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My son died, and the hospital doesn’t care
After speaking with the chief medical officer of the hospital where my son died, I realize we will never receive a straight answer about the circumstances leading to his death.
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Questions the media isn’t asking about the crowd at Trump’s inauguration
Conversation has shifted to comparing how many people attended Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Who cares?
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Penny Houston: A Bold Change for Failing Schools
On November 8, voters in Georgia will be asked a question that has the potential to change K-12 education in our state for an entire generation of children. Question 1 on the ballot will read, “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the state to intervene in chronically failing public schools in order…