For decades, a little-known nonprofit organization has played a central role in keeping the lights on for 65 million people in the Eastern United States. Even some governors and lawmakers acknowledge that they were not fully aware of how much influence the organization, PJM, has on the cost and reliability of energy in 13 states. … Read more
Dennis Willard, spokesperson for One Person One Vote, celebrates the results of the election during a watch party on Aug. 8, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections. | Photo Credit: AP Ohio voters on August 8 resoundingly rejected … Read more
CNN — Country music threw a party on Wednesday night as the CMA Awards were presented. First-time nominee Lainey Wilson topped the list of nominees going into the show and ended the night with major wins, including new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year. The emotional Wilson declared in one acceptance speech: … Read more
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Ohio State University is warning students to be wary of fake Adderall pills after two students died last week. University officials said that Columbus Public Health has warned the community about the counterfeit Adderall, which contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and … Read more
SOURCES: Axios: “Companies, states up the ante on vaccine incentives.” The Baltimore Sun: “Maryland to offer COVID vaccine lottery incentive with $2 million in cash prizes.” Twitter: @NYGovCuomo, May 26, 2021. CBS News: “Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz announces COVID-19 vaccine incentives.” The Associated Press: “California giving $116 million to people who get virus shots.” … Read more
April 16, 2021 — Ted W. Grace, MD, a doctor implicated in the Ohio State University sex abuse scandal dating back decades, has surrendered his license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Ohio, according to the State Medical Board. The surrender is permanent, says Joel Whetstone, a spokesperson for the medical … Read more
This story was updated March 26, 2021. Mar. 25, 2021 — Several states are opening COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults in the next week, with more states to follow throughout April. At least 5 states — Alaska, Arizona, Mississippi, Utah and West Virginia — have already expanded their vaccine categories to … Read more
Andre Maurice Hill, 47, was shot and killed by Officer Adam Coy within seconds of their encounter, as Hill walked toward Coy holding an illuminated cell phone in his left hand, body camera footage released Wednesday shows. Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan stated Thursday he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against Coy, and … Read more
COVID Tracking Project blog: “A Nationwide Case Surge Hits US Hospitals: This Week in COVID-19 Data, Nov 12.” COVID Tracking Project: “Cumulative Cases.” The Associated Press: “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t budge on masks, even as virus deaths rise.” Office of the Governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds: “Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public … Read more