AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOpioid Treatment Expansion: Ohio University researcher Berkeley Franz won a nearly $4M NIH grant to scale a primary-care model for prescribing medication for opioid use disorder across about 40 Ohio and West Virginia clinics, aiming to close the gap between proven treatment and real-world practice. SNAP Fraud Crackdown: The Ohio House approved chip-enabled EBT cards to reduce skimming and PIN theft after more than $17M in SNAP benefits was stolen from 34,000+ households (with $3M earmarked for upgrades). Violent Offender Monitoring: The Ohio House advanced the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act, pushing real-time GPS monitoring for violent offenders after release. Ohio Courts: The Ohio Supreme Court reinstated Geauga County Judge Timothy Grendell to the practice of law after his suspension and required education. Data Center Fight: Ohio lawmakers are still clashing over data center regulations and tax breaks, while Ohio farmers warn proposed eminent domain changes could weaken property rights. Toledo Shooting Update: Toledo police are seeking a second shooter and a suspect tied to the Old West End Festival mass shooting that left 12 injured. Local Government: Solon’s charter review recommends eliminating the ward veto system; Washington Township’s zoning commission advanced data-center-related updates.
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