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“In taking this action, we are being mindful of societal change and forward movement,” Columbus State Board of Trustees President Anthony Joseph said.

“When we created InnovateOhio, one of my goals was to elevate technology inside state government to make it more productive and more customer-service friendly,” Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said.

More than 1.5 million people nationwide filed new unemployment claims last week, down 58,000 new claims from the week ending June 6.

Fairs with a junior fair are eligible for $50,000, while events that do not have a junior element are eligible for $15,000.

The governor will provide an update on law enforcement reform at 2 p.m.

“We’re investing in Ohio’s schools, communities and future,” House Speaker Larry Householder said. “These are programs with a solid track record of delivering real results.” 

More than 1.2 million Ohioans voted by absentee ballot in the 2016 presidential election.

“Elected officials seldom share in the pain when there is an economic downturn. This change will tie a legislator’s salary to the economic well-being of the state,” state Rep. Mark Romanchuk said.

“This indictment represents the first of such federal charges filed in this district, but they are not expected to be the last,” U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman said.

“Now, more than ever, our lives are dependent upon broadband access,” state Rep. Michael O’Brien said.