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“Election 2020: A Look at National Politics” Panel Announced
We are excited to announce the first panel of the day at the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Primary Election Conference. The conference will take place on Monday, March 23 from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at The Athletic Club of Columbus. “Election 2020: A Look at National Politics” will take place from 12:10 p.m.-1:10 p.m. During this…
Read More“Election 2020: A Look at Ohio Politics” Panel Announced
We are excited to announce the second panel of the day at the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Primary Election Conference. The conference will take place on Monday, March 23 from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at The Athletic Club of Columbus. “Election 2020: A Look at Ohio Politics” will take place from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. During this…
Read MoreChoose Ohio First Scholarship Program
On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted attended and spoke at the 12th annual Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase. Lt. Governor Husted created the Choose Ohio First Scholarship in 2008 while he was Speaker of the Ohio House for students pursuing higher education in the science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) fields. …
Read MoreThe Future of The Death Penalty in Ohio
Ohio has not exercised its legal right to capital punishment in nearly 19 months, sparking a statewide conversation about the necessity of the death penalty. In early 2019, a federal judge ruled unconstitutional the three drug combination used to carry out executions in Ohio. Witnesses testified that the lethal injection drugs evoked a painful drowning…
Read MoreProposed Hyperloop Would Connect Pittsburgh, Columbus & Chicago
The “Midwest Connect” route is one of 10 final proposals that Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is considering for the first hyperloop track in the U.S. The route would pass through Columbus, connecting Pittsburgh to Chicago. VHO sent letters to every governor in the country to initiate the official Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2020 Post Primary Election Conference
We are excited to announce Impact Ohio’s Post Primary Election Conference. Monday, March 23 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Athletic Club of Columbus Impact Ohio will hold an extended luncheon event on Monday, March 23 at the Athletic Club of Columbus from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. With Super Tuesday on March 3 and Ohio’s Primary on March…
Read MoreEducational Choice Scholarship Program and Proposed Changes
The Educational Choice Scholarship Program, or EdChoice, provides a maximum of 60,000 scholarships, also known as vouchers, for students to attend participating private schools. Students must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive a voucher. There are two ways in which a student can qualify for a voucher. The program began in 2005, and eligibility…
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2020 Post Election Conference
Join Us for the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Election Conference Thursday, November 5 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Greater Columbus Convention Center, Short North Ballroom The Post Election Conference is held every two years immediately following the general election. Plan to join us for the only post-election opportunity to hear directly from those who will shape…
Read MoreA Rise in Popularity of Medication Assisted Treatment in the Fight Against Opioid Use Disorder
A movement towards appropriate and effective medication assisted treatment (MAT) is growing in the fight against opioid use disorder in Ohio. Wholistic substance use disorder recovery has many components; mental health treatment, outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, primary/chronic condition care services, behavioral therapy, and/or other wrap-around services. Rounding out this list of services is MAT. MAT…
Read MoreOhio Governor’s Imagination Library
On January 13th, 2020, the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL) began operating in Cuyahoga County, making it the 55th Ohio county to participate in the program. Through the program, any child from birth to the age of five living in Cuyahoga County can enroll to receive a free monthly book. There are 75,000 children under…
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