Brown, Casey Press Social Security Administration to Suspend all Continuing Disability Reviews in Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Senators Urging SSA to Suspend all Continuing Disability Reviews Under Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Bob Casey (D-PA) are urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to temporarily suspend all Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs as the country works to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.… Read full story

Halequins Along Lake Erie

On: By: Roxie Bell

Harlequins have been spotted along the shores of Lake Erie this winter but it won’t be much longer before this species heads north to breeding grounds in the NW Pacific and Eastern Canada.

These critters may be small in stature (about the size of an American crow) but they make up for their petite dimensions with striking good looks!… Read full story

Spotted Salamanders

On: By: Roxie Bell

We posted a fun photo to Instagram last week (follow us there, too! your_wild_ohio) and we heard from people who didn’t know we had salamanders in Ohio… and we’re here to tell you– boy oh boy we do!

Spotted Salamanders are found throughout Ohio in low-lying moist woodlands adjacent to swamps, ponds, and creeks.… Read full story

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Submit Formal Request for Federal Assistance for Small Businesses

On: By: Roxie Bell

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted sent a letter and application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to qualify the State of Ohio for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. This federal program will enable small businesses and non-profits throughout the state impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 to apply for low-interest loans up to $2 million in assistance that can provide vital economic support to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.… Read full story

BBB Tip: What to Do if an Event is Canceled by a Pandemic

On: By: Roxie Bell

For more information, please visit BBB.org/coronavirus.

Officials are announcing restrictions on mass public gatherings to limit the spread of the coronavirus. While the numbers of how many people may gather at one time vary from state to state, it is causing the immediate cancellation or delay of concerts, major sporting events, theater productions, marathons, fairs, and festivals.… Read full story

Brown, Dem Senators Urge President to Use Existing DPA Authority to Address Shortages of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat and Prevent Spread of COVID-19

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Senators Urging President to Invoke Defense Production Act Of 1950 (DPA), Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing Capacity and Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Ventilators, Diagnostic Test Kits and Other Medical Supplies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Leader Charles E.… Read full story