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SB 56: No mandatory minimum jail sentences
The cannabis community has recently been a-buzz. On January 29th, Ohio Senator Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) introduced Senate Bill 56. (Yes, the same Stephen Huffman who marshalled the medical marijuana program in 2016 by championing HB 523 as a…
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SB1: Who Will Win?
What is SBI and which side is on track to win?
The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) is a bill that the majority party in the State of Ohio Legislature claims will put education over indoctrination at our colleges and universities.…
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Potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease using a drug already FDA approved for another purpose
An “important breakthrough” in Alzheimer’s disease treatment may soon be forthcoming. Local doctor Gerard Nuovo, MD recently published a study revealing encouraging results using an existing drug and mice.
An estimated seven million people…
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‘A sad state of affairs:’ Ohio Fairness Act introduced for the 12th time, despite waning bipartisan support for LGBTQ+ civil rights
This article first appeared on the Buckeye Flame.
Ohio Senate Minority Leader and out lesbian Sen. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) has re-introduced the Ohio Fairness Act for the 12th time, despite waning support among Republican…
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