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Good morning Ohio!
After the Ohio General Assembly last month passed measures aimed at limiting fraud in the state's Medicaid program, a panel of economists is split on their potential effectiveness.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talks about the OhioSEE program at a Dublin elementary school as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz looks on. (Photo by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal).
By Marty Schladen
When Scioto Analysis surveyed 13 economists on whether the reforms would be beneficial, they mostly seemed to say that it's hard to tell.
By Nick Evans
The Ohio-based grocery chain Kroger announced plans Wednesday to purchase one of its competitors, Giant Eagle, for $1.65 billion. The Pennsylvania-based retailer has more than 200 locations stretching from Maryland to Indiana.
By Susan Tebben
Ohio University will receive the first funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office.
STATELINE
The big challenges and policy issues that cross state lines.
By Kevin Hardy and Jonathan Shorman
Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Donald Trump, who has sought to reset Washington’s relationship with the states.
THE RUNDOWN
News from other states
By Madison McVan
Minnesota could be on the hook for as much as $250 million in its next budget to pay for a share of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, thanks to a provision in the Republican megalaw on tax cuts and spending passed a year ago.
NATIONAL NEWS
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
Several laws restricting access to medications that can be used to terminate a pregnancy and others placing limits on minors’ access to sexual and reproductive healthcare — including the HPV vaccine — have taken effect in multiple states.
THE POD
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