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Brown’s Bill Would End Intrusive Data Collection By Empowering Consumers, Enhance Civil Rights Protections, And Establish A New Independent Agency Dedicated To Protecting Individual Privacy Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – ranking member of the U.S.… Read full story
DNA from uterine cells of women with endometriosis has different chemical modifications, compared to the DNA of women who do not have the condition, according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health. The changes involve DNA methylation — the binding of compounds known as methyl groups to DNA — which can alter gene activity.… Read full story
Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ often experience intimate partner and sexual violence at higher rates. Are you interested in learning more about how to be inclusive?
New Directions offers a free LGBTQ+ 101 training, called SafeZone. LGBTQ+ folks sometimes question whether they will feel safe, welcomed, or supported in a new environment.… Read full story
Combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors was associated with substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease in a study that included data from nearly 3,000 research participants. Those who adhered to four or all of the five specified healthy behaviors were found to have a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer’s.… Read full story
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs – today released the following statement following the announcement that the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) would extend the suspension of foreclosures on FHA-insured and Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed mortgages until at least August 31, 2020.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is taking an Athens couple to court for allegedly hoarding hundreds of bottles of hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic and selling them online for 11 times the retail price.
Marcus and Ellen Fultz sell products on Amazon under the name danielle-on-2nd.… Read full story
Columbus – After hearing the concerns and needs of local governments through teleconferences over the last two months, Auditor Faber today announced the launch of a COVID-19 fiscal relief resources page on the Auditor’s website. The available webpage will provide guidance and information to assist local governments navigate the evolving fiscal landscape created by the pandemic.… Read full story
Brown Introduced First-ever Senate Pride Month Resolution in 2017, after President Trump Broke Eight-year Tradition of Issuing a Pride Month Proclamation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Tina Smith (D-MN) led all Senate Democrats in introducing a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Jun 18, 2020
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A Complainant advised that a vehicle was parked in the loading zone at the Howard Post Office. Deputies responded and found the vehicle parked in the tow zone.… Read full story