Topics in the news
CINCINNATI HUMAN INTEREST
Cincinnati Enquirer Why don’t the homeless go to shelters, even when it’s below zero in Cincinnati? Here’s what some told me.
EDUCATION
The Columbus Dispatch Critics want revamp of Ohio’s report cards on schools, ECOT losing sponsor, could close next week
ENVIRONMENT
Common Dream Scientists issue dire warning if the goals of the Paris Climate Accord go unmet
Washington Examiner Earth becoming a desert without climate deal, scientists warn
HEALTHCARE
Washington Examiner Nine states ready to require jobs for Medicaid enrollees
IMMIGRATION
Immigration Reform ICE Resolves to step up worksite enforcement in 2018
INCOME
The Columbus Dispatch State minimum wage to get a bump in January
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Public News Service Human trafficking: combating Ohio’s dark underbelly
VOTING RIGHTS
WOSU, Ohio officials defend voter roll purges before U.S. Supreme Court
Cleveland Plain Dealer Why GOP redistricting plan flunks test to rid Ohio of gerrymandering – Out of Line: Impact 2017 and Beyond
Public policy news alerts are compiled and posted by the Rev. Deniray Mueller, legislative liaison for the Diocese of Southern Ohio and Social Justice & Public Policy Convener. If you have any questions/comments about the subjects presented, please contact her at deniray@deniray.com or 614.668.6036.
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