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A federal judge has ruled that CVS, Walgreens and Walmart owe $650 million in damages to the two counties due to the way the pharmacies distributed opioids; Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman wants to take the congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court because he believes the Ohio Supreme Court overstepped by meddling in redistricting ... and more stories.
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Mayor Justin Bibb says officials are working as "quickly" as possible to end the seven-year-old decree signed after a federal investigation found a pattern of excessive force by officers; Ohio's schools are struggling to fill teaching positions as more people are quitting the profession due to high college costs and being targeted by extremist politicians ... and more stories.
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The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services reports 75% of the refugees in the state have settled in Cleveland and Columbus in the last year; Gov. Mike DeWine is downplaying his and his administration's involvement in the nuclear bailout bill House Bill 6; A new COVID-19 booster vaccine is being developed targeting the new dominant subvariant and doctors say those eligible shouldn't wait ... and more stories.
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The texts were between former FirstEnergy executives who were fired after the company conducted an internal investigation into the federal charges in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history; Akron Metro RTA is providing free fares for all passengers through Aug. 20; Mahoning Valley's school buses will continue running despite driver shortages affecting all districts statewide and nationwide ... and more stories.
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The resident who was exposed is said to have traveled out of state and will continue to isolate; Authorities are trying to find links between an armed suspect who tried to break into the Cincinnati FBI office and radical far-right groups ... and more stories.
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The Lake Erie wind farm will be the first freshwater project in the country; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is being cryptic about whether he will seek reelection; Cleveland City Council proposes a paid "safe leave" for city employees who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; and more stories.
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Tenants who offer to pay back rent and late fees would be able to defend themselves under the new proposed ordinance; Ohio's environmental groups are praising the Inflation Reduction Act; Playhouse Square has named a new CEO ... and more stories.
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The races for three seats this November will determine the balance of the bench; Monkeypox cases are on the rise in Ohio and the total is now up to 68 cases; A teacher shortage is affecting Northeast Ohio schools as districts struggle to fill open positions before classes resume ... and more stories.
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Morning Headlines: Study says depression, anxiety spiked in Ohio children amid pandemic ... and moreA study found that mental health issues in Ohio children increased by 42% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic; Sen. Sherrod Brown and his colleagues in the Democratic Party voted to pass legislation that would invest in clean energy and lower prescription drug prices ... and more stories.
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Ohio abortion advocates are considering a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November to protect abortion rights; and more stories.