Ohio
‘Backpack Scholarship,’ an education voucher expansion, could cost Ohio taxpayers $1B

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican lawmakers in Ohio wish to broaden college alternative, however training advocates argue that the most recent proposed invoice will decimate public faculties, particularly for the reason that laws has a $1 billion price ticket.
Greater than 75,000 college students in Ohio use training vouchers to ‘choose out’ of the general public college system. Home Invoice 11 would permit for much more.
David Desser’s 5 kids switched out of public faculties, and into non-public and constitution packages.
“Every one has chosen a distinct path based mostly on how they have been doing,” Desser stated.
That is made doable for a lot of by the Ohio voucher system, however Desser does not qualify, although that extra cash could possibly be used to offset prices. Below H.B. 11, he would have the ability to get vouchers for his children.
Republican state Reps. Riordan McClain (R-Higher Sandusky) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) proposed creating a brand new voucher program, known as the “Backpack Scholarship.” If handed, it could give $5,500 to every elementary and center college pupil and $7,500 to excessive schoolers, to allow them to attend a nonpublic college or be home-schooled.
“When assets are diverted to personal faculties, that is taking away from our capability to make sure each single pupil within the state of Ohio, no matter their race or their zip code or their household background, has entry to a high-quality public training,” stated Scott DiMauro, President of the Ohio Training Affiliation.
DiMauro, together with greater than 100 faculties, have been preventing in opposition to this, because it takes cash from public training.
“We have to totally and pretty fund our public faculties earlier than we begin desirous about increasing subsidies that go to households who select…to have their children attend non-public faculties,” the advocate stated.
He’s additionally involved about the price. An evaluation by the nonpartisan Legislative Service Fee discovered that this invoice would value Ohioans $1.13 billion to offer vouchers to the 185,000 would-be-newly eligible college students. McClain stated not everybody eligible will take part.
“The quantity is an unrealistic expectation… It is a 100% take-up fee and that’s bodily inconceivable,” the lawmaker stated.
The cash ought to observe the kid, argued Desser.
“You recognize your baby and you recognize the state of affairs they’re in at that individual college and also you may have the ability to discover a state of affairs that works higher for them,” the dad stated.
The invoice sponsors consider that there’s a means for public faculties to be totally funded and in addition broaden the voucher system, however public training advocates say the truthful funding wants to return first.
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Ohio
Ohio Department of Health finds ‘significant issues’ at Insight Trumbull

“The Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) inspection of Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull on Tuesday found several significant issues that need to be addressed before the hospital can re-open, to ensure the health and safety of patients. Insight will need to contact ODH once these issues have been addressed. At that point, we will conduct another inspection to verify the standards have been met,” the statement reads.
Ohio
More rain on the way in NE Ohio: See when you’ll need an umbrella

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Northeast Ohio finally picked up some much-needed rain to start the week, and more is on the way.
After a soggy Monday and start to Tuesday, conditions will improve through the afternoon. Clouds will linger, but most spots should stay dry with just a slight chance of a stray shower.
This should come as welcome news for the Guardians, who open a three-games series Tuesday night against the Tigers with first place in the AL Central and a possible trip to the postseason at stake.
The lull in precipitation will be short-lived as a new storm system lifts across the Great Lakes Wednesday and brings another round of widespread rain. Showers will spread back into the region during the morning and become steady through the afternoon, with a few thunderstorms possible, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Rainfall totals from this midweek system could reach three-quarters of an inch to more than an inch across parts of Northeast Ohio, according to early projections. Localized higher amounts are possible where thunderstorms develop.
While they could bring higher rainfall totals, any storms that do develop aren’t expected to be severe, according to the Storm Prediction Center. The strongest risk for severe weather will stay well to the south.
Temperatures Wednesday will be limited to the low and mid 70s because of the cloud cover and rainfall. Lingering showers may hang on into Thursday, with highs again in the 70s.
By Friday and Friday night, high pressure will attempt to build in from the Upper Midwest. That should dry out most of Northeast Ohio, though an isolated shower can’t be ruled out.
Drier this weekend

Fortunately, the rain from the week won’t linger into the weekend for most of Northeast Ohio.
A cold front is expected to sweep across the state on Saturday, which could bring some showers to Lake and Ashtabula counties overnight.
By Sunday, the entire region is expected to be dry, though temperatures will turn a bit cooler. Highs on Saturday will reach the mid 70s to near 80 before highs fall back into the low to mid 70s on Sunday and Monday.
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Ohio State leads, Texas A&M surges in US LBM Coaches Poll ranking after Week 3

US LBM Coaches Poll: Georgia looks strong, Clemson drops out
USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down Georgia’s comeback win over Tennessee and Clemson’s struggles to start the season
Another week of wild finishes and a few surprises shuffled the US LBM Coaches Poll. But once again, the changes didn’t reach the top.
The teams ranked No. 1 through No. 7 hold their positions, though some had an easier time this week than others. Ohio State remains in the top spot, receiving 62 of 67 first-place votes this week. Penn State stays at No. 2 with three No.-1 nods. No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 LSU claim a first-place vote each. Oregon, Miami (Fla.) and Texas also hold steady.
Illinois climbs a notch to No. 8, a season-high ranking for the Fighting Illini on the eve of a key Big Ten clash with No. 17 Indiana. Florida State vaults three places to No. 9. Texas A&M makes the week’s biggest move, climbing seven positions to No. 10 on the heels of its last-minute victory at Notre Dame.
TOP 25: Complete US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 3
The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, tumble from No. 8 to No. 21 as last season’s playoff runners-up are still seeking their first win of the campaign.
It was a rough weekend for the Palmetto State, as both Clemson and South Carolina went down to defeat. The Gamecocks, at least, stay in the poll at No. 24 after losing at home to Vanderbilt. The Commodores, thanks to that victory, make their season poll debut at No. 23.
Clemson falls out of the rankings after being handed its second loss of the young season by Georgia Tech, which also moves into the poll at No. 19. Also joining the rankings are No. 22 Missouri, after lurking just outside the Top 25 last week, and No. 25 Auburn, which edges out Brigham Young by just two poll points. South Florida and Arizona State also drop out.
(This story was updated to change a video.)
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