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Good morning, iOpeners. It's Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
Cleveland could soon require landlords to make rental properties safe from lead paint. ideastream’s Nick Castele reports a vote by council is possible today. Under this proposed law, landlords would need to have properties inspected for lead paint hazards every two years. The ordinance would apply to owners of rentals built before 1978 when a federal ban on lead paint went into effect. If the ordinance passes, the city would have until March 2021 to develop a program to enforce the law. All qualifying rental units would have to be certified lead safe by March 2023. Council will also discuss changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day this morning at the committee of the whole meeting.
Scrap metal from an overturned tractor-trailer flattened dozens of tires on cars on Interstate 77 North, closing that highway for over 4 hours yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The driver was cited for license and load violations according to Cleveland Police. The department said those who experienced damage can file an online report with the city's web site.
The Trump administration wants to cut food stamp benefits for about 3 million Americans. Lisa Hamler Fugitt with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks says taking away the ability of states to automatically enroll residents who receive welfare benefits is a bad idea. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says state governments have misused this flexibility. In a written statement, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says it is awaiting further details to determine how Ohio SNAP recipients would be affected.
Court documents show that an Ohio hospital paid the estate of astronaut Neil Armstrong $6 million to settle allegations that post-surgical complications led to his 2012 death. Documents filed with a Cincinnati court say most of the 2014 settlement went to Armstrong's two sons. The New York Times, which first reported the story Tuesday, said Armstrong's sons, Mark and Rick, contended that care provided by Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital cost their father his life.
Toronto's Justin Smoak homered in the ninth inning to tie the game then singled in the 10th to beat the Indians 2-1. Trevor Bauer pitched more than seven shutout innings in the loss. The teams play the rubber match tonight in Toronto
Weather forecast for Cleveland: Today, a chance of storms this morning, then sunny, high 77. Tonight, clear with a low 65. Tomorrow, the chance of showers in the morning, then sunny, high 80. Tomorrow night, clear skies Thursday night with a low of 66.
