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.
Topics in the news
ENVIRONMENT
The New York Times How to reduce your carbon footprint
GUN SAFETY
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Gun reforms proposed by Gov. John Kasich introduced in legislature
HEALTHCARE
Center for American Progress Evaluating state innovations to reduce health care costs
The Washington Post As the opioid epidemic rages, the fight against addiction moves to an Ohio courtroom
The Cincinnati Enquirer Ohio pharmacists now must tell you about cheaper drug options. That had been banned.
The Columbus Dispatch State probing whether pharmacy benefit managers are overcharging taxpayers
The Washington Examiner Surgeon general urges public to stock opioid overdose antidote
PERSONAL SAFETY
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Gov. John Kasich signs bill creating domestic violence protection order for dating partners
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY
Huffington Post Here’s what Google and Facebook know about you—and what you can do about it