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The Future of 3D Printing and Prosthetics in Ohio
Lt. Governor Jon Husted is working to change a state law from 2001 that regulates prosthetic manufacturing in Ohio. Under the current law, prosthetics manufacturers are required to obtain a state prosthetics manufacturing license, a process that can take applicants up to six years to complete. Husted is dedicated to increasing government efficiency through Innovate…
Read MoreOhio Overhauls County Jail Inspection System Following the Crisis in Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
Inmates at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center are dying before they ever receive their day in court. A 2018 inspection by the U.S. Marshal Service revealed inhuman conditions and civil rights violations in the downtown Cleveland jail, where nine inmates have died since 2017. The Marshal’s report found the jail in violation of 84 state…
Read MoreFoster Care, Kinship Care, & the Opioid Epidemic in Ohio
In 2017, Ohio ranked second in the country for opioid-involved overdose deaths at 39.2 deaths/100,000 persons—only falling behind West Virginia at 49.6 deaths/100,000 persons. The state’s overdose rate is more than double the national average of 14.6 deaths/ 100,000 persons. Heroin-related deaths peaked across the state in 2016 at 1,478, falling to 1,000 the following…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Becomes Priority Issue for Governor DeWine
Under Governor DeWine, the conversation around distracted driving has grown both in and around the Statehouse. Legislators, policymakers, and community members are voicing concern over the devastating impact of distracted driving on the safety of all Ohioans. However, the dangers of distracted driving are nothing new. In 2017, the Dayton Daily News published an article…
Read MoreRegional Policy Conferences Planned for Fall 2019
In the coming months, Impact Ohio plans to hold four regional conferences where key government officials, business leaders, and community members will discuss issues important to different regions of the state. After successful regional conferences in Akron and Toledo, where attendees heard first-hand from government leaders, political analysts, and policy experts, our focus now turns…
Read MoreOhio House Unveils Priority Bipartisan Legislation
Impact Ohio is known for bringing together Republicans and Democrats to discuss paths forward on issues facing all Ohioans. Each conference is co-sponsored with the Ohio Democratic and Republican Parties, allowing for a bipartisan look into the future of policy making. Recently, the Republican and Democratic members of the Ohio House of Representatives united on several…
Read MoreNortheast Ohio’s Economy in the Post-Industrial Age
GM’s decision to end production at the Lordstown Plant has been the recent topic of discussion at local, state, and national levels. Elected officials and business leaders are working to mitigate the effects that the closure will have on local workers and Northeast Ohio’s economy. The Lordstown Plant was built in 1966, providing stable employment…
Read MoreFind Yourself in our Akron Regional Photos
If you haven’t tagged yourself in our photos yet, you still can! You can find all the photos from the 2019 Impact Ohio Akron Regional Conference on our Facebook Page. Check out the album here: 2019 Akron Regional Conference Photos. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like our page on Facebook…
Read More2019 Akron Regional Recap
The 2019 Impact Ohio Akron Regional Conference was a successful one with elected officials, policy professionals, and those interested in business and government in attendance. Nearly 200 people attended the conference at Quaker Station at the University of Akron on Tuesday, April 23. Speakers covered issues relating to civility in politics, early childhood experiences, and…
Read MoreOhio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to Speak at 2019 Impact Ohio Akron Regional Conference
Impact Ohio is excited to announce that Ohio’s 51st Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, will participate at the 2019 Akron Regional Conference on Tuesday, April 23rd at Quaker Station at University of Akron. At 2:15 p.m., LaRose will be a panelist on the “Creating a Culture of Civility in a Divided Society” panel and at…
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