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New Infant Mortality Data; Tax Reform; Young Entrepreneur

Credit: Love for the Elderly

New Cuyahoga County infant mortality data provides some insight on why the region is struggling to curb one of the highest rates in the state. Then, tax day is coming up – we’ll look at ideas coming out of Washington to overhaul the tax system, and how reform could affect Ohioans. Plus, a young entrepenuer started an organization, Love for the Elderly, to brighten seniors days with letters of love. Join us. 

 

Resources: 

Infant Mortality Data

Love for the Elderly

 

-Brie Zeltner, Health Reporter, The Plain Dealer

-Dr. Lolita McDavid, Director, Center for Child Advocacy & Protection, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

- Deborah Geier, Law Professor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University

- Jacob Cramer, Founder, Love for the Elderly & Junior, Orange High School 

Rachel is the supervising producer for Ideastream Public Media’s morning public affairs show, the “Sound of Ideas.”