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$127.3 million for 18 projects
COLUMBUS – The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) has approved the 2024 draft list of projects to receive funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Major New Capacity Program. It includes $127.3 million in new funding commitments for 18 projects over the next four years.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced details of more than two dozen recommendations issued by the Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group to enhance the safety of school bus travel in Ohio.… Read full story
ODNR Division of Forestry will open the Buckeye State Tree Nursery with new capital funds.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry announced that a bill signed today by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will create the state’s only tree-seedling nursery.… Read full story
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its key achievements in 2023 that protected public health through food safety and strengthened the food supply chain.
“USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is focused on protecting the American public, and in 2023, we continued to advance initiatives toward this goal, including by empowering small establishments in producing safe food and meeting consumer expectations on labeling claims,” said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Emilio Esteban.
WASHINGTON – January 30, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today offered a checklist to help taxpayers as they prepare to file their 2023 tax returns during filing season.
These six easy tips will help make tax preparation smoother in 2024.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Rounding out National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced new training for health-care professionals that focuses on identifying and responding to potential victims of labor trafficking.
“Make no mistake, human trafficking is modern-day slavery – and my goal is that no person is bought or sold, whether it’s for sex or for labor,” AG Yost said.… Read full story
Proteins could serve as biomarkers that improve diagnosis and guide the development of novel therapies.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health detected abnormal proteins in the spinal fluid of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which could help improve diagnosis of these diseases.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – The Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking information on potential fraud, waste, and abuse of public resources at Eastern Gateway Community College.
SIU recently established a dedicated email address (SIUEGCC@ohioauditor.gov) for tips from anyone who suspects wrongdoing.… Read full story