Report: Ohio school-to-prison pipeline bolstered by ‘exclusionary discipline,’ absenteeism
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Ohio bulletin issued for new, deadly drug combinations
Mixtures of powerful drugs that can cause overdoses or skin wounds are being found more often in illicit drug samples throughout Ohio, according to the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center.
Report: Ohio school-to-prison pipeline bolstered by ‘exclusionary discipline,’ absenteeism
“Student disconnection” spurred on by mental health factors, disproportionate discipline and a lack of in-school supports plays its part in driving Ohio’s absenteeism rate, according to a new report from an Ohio think tank.
Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant
A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag?
Ohio coal plant subsidies still a bad deal for ratepayers despite growing generation demand
The pair of 1950s-era coal plants bailed out under Ohio’s House Bill 6 law are likely to remain unprofitable even after a surge in grid operator payments to generators, experts say.
Too many kids can’t afford pay-to-play in Ohio school athletics
At my high school, detention is free. But if you want to make a game-winning catch that will cost you.
Suspects arrested in Adams County homicide
Two Highland County men have been arrested in connection with the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old in Adams County, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Adams County Sheriff Kimmy Rogers and Adams County Prosecutor Aaron Haslam announced today.
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