Ohio voters will soon decide whether to extend taxpayer-funded loans and grants for essential infrastructure projects, as the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) faces reauthorization in May. Both the state House and Senate have approved House Joint Resolution 8 and Senate Joint Resolution 4, paving the way for a constitutional amendment on the May ballot. … Read more
Ohio – Braga Fresh, a fresh vegetables and salad company, has issued a voluntary advisory for a specific lot of washed and ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold at Walmart stores across 20 states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that the advisory applies to 12 oz. bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets. The precautionary measure … Read more
Ohio – State officials suspect bird flu as the cause of recent waterfowl deaths in several Northeast Ohio counties. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is testing samples from deceased birds, including Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard, to confirm the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The dead birds were discovered … Read more