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Southern Museum hosting annual gala returns on Nov. 8

September 17, 2019 Special to Express Telegraph

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is hosting its annual fundraising gala this November, and attendees have an opportunity to sample fare from local restaurants while supporting the educational mission of the

Smyrna Historical Society hosting collection event on July 27

July 17, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Smyrna Historical Society will host a collection event where residents can potentially donate documents, photographs or artifacts relevant to the history of Smyrna and South Cobb.

Lyft opposes proposal to impose sales tax on rides

May 8, 2019 Watchdog.org

Levying a sales tax on transportation network companies in Ohio could have a potentially dangerous effect on the state’s residents, Lyft told members of the Ohio House Finance Committee. State lawmakers are looking to mandate

In budget discussions, coalition seeks details about school funding and Lyft opposes sales tax

May 7, 2019 Watchdog.org

Ohio officials should release proposed new school funding formula details throughout the Buckeye State, a representative of Ohio’s eight urban school districts told the House Finance Committee. The Ohio 8 Coalition, an alliance of superintendents

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Ohio considering the addition of fetal-infant mortality review boards

May 2, 2019 Express Telegraph

Ohio lawmakers are considering establishing fetal-infant mortality review boards.

Watchdog.org: New plan intends to reshape Ohio’s school funding

March 27, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A bipartisan plan for funding Ohio’s public schools gives more control to local districts and will help develop the state’s students into the workforce of the future, its proponents say.

Georgia Senate passes so-called ‘heartbeat bill’

March 22, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Georgia State Senate today passed the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act, also known as Georgia’s “heartbeat bill.”

Ohio Medicaid work requirement waiver sparks hope of increased earnings, fears of healthcare obstacles

March 22, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to grant Ohio’s work requirement request could boost Medicaid recipients’ earnings, proponents say, while critics say the decision could cost 36,000 Ohioans their access to healthcare.

Watchdog.org: Maintaining Ohio’s roads is the key to economic viability, witnesses tell Senate hearing

March 14, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Increasing the motor fuel tax to fund infrastructure projects across Ohio is a matter of economic development and necessary for the state to remain competitive, witnesses told state lawmakers Wednesday.

Georgia lawmaker wants the Peach State to lower the voting age

February 28, 2019 Express Telegraph

House Resolution 345 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would lower the registration and voting age to 17 years old for federal, state and local elections.