Local Government News
Ohio House Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Establish Policies on Over-the-Counter Medications
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 70, a measure that mandates Ohio schools to develop policies concerning the administration of over-the-counter medications. The bill sponsors, State Reps. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula), made this announcement.According to State Rep. Jennifer Gross, "Parents know their child’s medical history best." She emphasized that the bill aims to enhance collaboration between parents and schools to safeguard the health and safety of Ohio children.State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur explained...
H2Ohio Enrollment Opens for Producers Living in Ashtabula and Geauga Counties
State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) announced today that the H2Ohio program is now available to producers in Ashtabula and Geauga counties. The program, which aims to work with farmers to implement best management practices on their land to prevent harmful algal blooms and phosphorus runoff, is now accepting enrollments until May 6 on a first-come, first-served basis."We are blessed to have an abundance of water in Ohio," expressed Fowler Arthur, highlighting the importance of water resources in the state. She further encouraged residents of Ashtabula...