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Around Ohio
1. Senate panel OKs bill to overhaul Ohio education oversight
Oversight of the state’s education department would shift to a director appointed by the governor, instead of the State Board of Education and the superintendent it elects.
2. Railroad CEO to testify in Congress about Ohio derailment
The CEO of Norfolk Southern railroad will testify in Congress next week about last month’s fiery Ohio derailment and the precautions the railroad takes to prevent similar crashes.
3. End of SNAP Emergency Allotments: Ohio residents, grocers, economy to take substantial hit
The COVID-19 pandemic-related SNAP Emergency Allotments increase Congress approved in 2020, has ended, returning about 1.5 million Ohioans to pre-pandemic totals, reported the Ohio Association of Foodbanks.
Around the Nation
1. Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
2. Conservative justices express skepticism over student debt relief
3. TikTok sets new default time limits for minors
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Women's History Month
Women make up small percentage of firefighters
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 5% of all career firefighters are women.
Ohio Fun Fact
Chewing gum was invented in Ohio. An Ohio doctor is credited with making the chewing gum initially out of rubber, saying it could clean teeth. But a Toledo resident patented chewing gum in 1869.