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HB 348 is an interesting approach to absenteeism

In Ohio, the number of students missing a significant amount of school time has become such a concern that two lawmakers have pitched what may seem like an outlandish idea. State Reps. Bill Seitz, R-Green Twp., and Dani Isaacsohn, D-Evanston, want to establish a pilot program that would offer cash incentives for both attendance and high school graduation, according to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer. “It’s about getting back to the culture of being in school every day,” Isaacsohn said. Lawmakers and school officials are so desperate because approximately one-third of Ohio ...

This weather certainly comes with the territory

The weather we have been experiencing is part and parcel to winter life in our area. We all know that. Single-digit temps, way below zero wind chills and, if the current forecast is spot on, inches of snow coming by week’s end. You didn’t think we were going to, well, skate through an entire mild winter season? Those who like to geek it up when it comes to weather had it right with forecasts back in October: an easy front end to winter and a stern backside. We are due to warm up some next week but, let’s face it, we are only in mid-January. Spring is still eight weeks away. ...

Big-govt. censorship is a threat to our kids

Just when you think the poisonous absurdity boiling out of Florida cannot get any more dangerous, a story pops up such as the one from the Escambia County School District, where five dictionaries, eight encyclopedias and “The Guinness Book of World Records” has been added to its list of more than 1,600 books that could soon be banned. You read that right. According to a report by CBS News, the Florida Freedom to Read Project obtained the list of books — which also has several that have already been restricted and removed. “Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary,” “The ...

We must continue to follow MLK’s journey

During recent years, it has become clear race remains an important point of separation for many in our country. Sadly, that has been a reality for years and years in our nation. But there are thousands and thousands of Americans securely joined by a love for country and a love for fellow man — regardless of race or creed. With the official celebration Monday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, many Americans will be involved in activities emphasizing our commitment to supporting anti-racism. Dr. King was born Jan. 15, 1929 and died April 4, 1968 — an ...

Ohio’s public employees earn insurance reduction

Ohio’s public employers are doing an admirable job emphasizing workplace safety. Because of that effort, they will see a 3.9% rate reduction in workers’ compensation insurance premiums to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Low medical inflation costs can claim some of the credit, but Ohio’s counties, municipalities, public schools and other public taxing districts have seen declining injury claims, too. “Ohio’s employers continue to prioritize workplace safety,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “These efforts are what allow us to continue to reduce rates and save employers ...

With government let’s remember less is more

Though the Republican National Committee’s online platform summary does now contain not one, but two, references to “America’s greatness” and what “makes America great,” it is conspicuously lacking a tenet many political conservatives still hold dear: When it comes to government, less is more; and decisions should be made as locally as possible. Perhaps it is no surprise then that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s takeover of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District stinks of government power-grab and tyranny. According to a lawsuit filed by Disney, the DeSantis-controlled ...