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Efforts will help smooth transition of outpatient treatment bebtelovimab to commercial marketplace
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new effort to help uninsured and underinsured Americans access the COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment bebtelovimab even after the product became available on the commercial market last month.
The FLOW Act Makes it Easier for Local Communities to Fund Public and Private Lead Pipe Removal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 23, 2022 – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Sep 26, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
September 23
A Deputy was dispatched to Bladensburg on a non-injury crash. The drivers had exchanged information and a report was taken. Nothing Further.
September 24
Dispatch advised of a civil issue concerning personal property.… Read full story
On National Johnny Appleseed Day, we honor the man who made apple (and pear) trees grow heavy with the bounty of their fruit across most of this country. On September 26th, we commemorate the day of his birth and celebrate his legendary wit, wisdom, and enduring story. … Read full story
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 20 local first responder agencies will receive a total of $7.7 million to help them boost their staffing levels to ensure thorough coverage for emergency response.
The grants represent the second round of the new Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A wildlife specialist partnership with Soil and Water Conservation Districts is marking 25 years of providing technical assistance to landowners for habitat management, education, safety, and more, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched the first phase of its $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative aimed at improving the nutritional quality of school meals by opening a request for applications for an organization to manage grants to small and/or rural school meal programs, establish an awards program to recognize school districts that are excelling in their meal quality and support schools in bringing best practices into their lunchrooms.… Read full story
