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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
EDITORIAL: Jamie Herrmann: Flipping the script on aging
May 29—Every May, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) joins the nation in the observance of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our communities. The 2025 theme for Older Americans Month is "Flip the Script on Aging," which focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. Older Americans enrich our communities with their strength, wisdom, and diverse life experiences. In recognition of Older Americans Month, the AAA7 has met this month with County Commissioners in all ten of the counties in our service area. Each county signed a proclamation declaring May 2025 Older Americans Month and encouraged residents to join them in recognizing the value they bring to each of our communities. Unfortunately, our time for celebration is over-shadowed by the concerns regarding potential federal policy changes and funding cuts that would impact services for our older adults. Currently, there is a draft Health and Human Services (HHS) budget that, if approved, would result in the drastic reduction or elimination of some Older Americans Act (OAA) programs that are provided through our Agency and local providers. Programs such as wellness classes, nutrition services, etc. It also poses a threat to our Ombudsman Program responsible for advocating and protecting the rights of older adults in long-term care settings. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a reconciliation bill that institutes significant cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It is now up to the Senate to protect these vital services and supports for older Ohioans. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term services and supports and the largest provider of home and community-based services (HCBS). Cutting Medicaid HCBS will ultimately lead to more older adults going into nursing homes, which are the more expensive option for long-term care. SNAP is a vital support for older adults across the state as a nutritious diet plays a significant role in promoting health, healing and well-being. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the proposed changes and cuts to SNAP could force millions of people off the program, including many older adults who rely on the program to eat. To be proactive, we have created a template that you can use to help craft a message that can be sent along to our federal legislators. Together, we can let our elected officials know that we value these programs and want to make sure they continue providing valuable services and supports for many years to come. For the template letter that includes more information and details, in addition to contact information for Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, and Congressman David Taylor, visit our website at under the "Happening Now" section. To find out more about AAA7 and all the programs we offer to help support individuals needing long-term care services and supports in their home and community, contact us at 1-800-582-7277 or email info@ Jamie Herrmann is the executive director of Area Agency on Aging District 7. You Might Like Opinion MJ Wixsom: Warm days bring out the ticks News Ashland woman killed in UTV accident Obituaries June and Paul Jenkins News A tradition of honor (WITH GALLERY)
Axios
4 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Republican group boosts its senators at Bitcoin 2025
A group linked to the Senate GOP's super PAC is running a series of ads in Las Vegas during the Bitcoin 2025 conference, while major politicians descend on the city to address fans of the oldest cryptocurrency. Why it matters: It reflects a belief by the GOP that cryptocurrency is an issue that they can use to create a wedge with the Democrats, who, on balance, have been more reluctant to support the digital asset industry. What they're saying: "Senate Republicans stood up for crypto by working to pass the GENIUS Act, helping ensure America remains a global leader in crypto," One Nation Communications Director Chris Gustafson said in a statement. The GENIUS Act would create a clear regulatory pathway for issuing stablecoins in the U.S. It recently passed a vote to move forward on the Senate floor. The big picture: The crypto industry delivered massive financial support for candidates in both parties, but one of its biggest wins came from helping Bernie Moreno unseat Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the chair of the Senate Banking Committee. Vice President Vance signaled the administration's political alignment with Bitcoiners on Wednesday by speaking at the same conference, urging attendees to keep up the political pressure. How it works: Gustafson told Axios that One Nation spent in the high five-figure range, to educate voters at Bitcoin 2025 about how Republican Senators have been supportive of their industry.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
‘Was it a mistake, YES or NO?': Sen Moreno grills Hawaii Gov. over COVID lockdowns & school closures
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) grilled Governor Josh Green during a fiery Senate Subcommittee hearing on COVID-era policies. In a tense exchange, Moreno demands accountability for Hawaii's school closures during the pandemic, accusing Green and other officials of inflicting generational harm on children. Show more 04:16 04:09 02:16 03:28 08:12 12:00 10:37 08:34 03:13 03:41 04:02 06:37 05:49 03:39 08:05 02:11 02:01 04:19 04:46 03:16 10:28 03:01 09:49 03:08 11:36 02:49
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Was it a mistake, YES or NO?' Sen Moreno grills Hawaii Gov. over COVID lockdowns & school closures
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) grilled Governor Josh Green during a fiery Senate Subcommittee hearing on COVID-era policies. In a tense exchange, Moreno demands accountability for Hawaii's school closures during the pandemic, accusing Green and other officials of inflicting generational harm on children. Show more Show less
Fox News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
'Enough is enough': GOP senator unleashes bill with severe consequences for harming police
FIRST ON FOX: Ohio freshman GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced legislation that would increase the criminal penalties for harming a police officer after a sheriff's deputy was killed in the line of duty in Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier this month. Moreno's Larry Henderson Act, being introduced this week, would update existing law stating that anyone who forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes with any law enforcement officer engaged in official duties be required to face one to eight years in prison, depending on the severity. Moreno's bill would up that mandatory minimum to 20 years. The bill also "establishes federal jurisdiction over these crimes as exclusive and preemptive, superseding state or local prosecution for federal officers." "Enough is enough," Moreno told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Anyone who assaults one of our men or women in blue needs to face severe consequences, period. Deputy Larry Henderson should be alive today, and that's why I'm introducing legislation – in his honor – to protect our law enforcement officers." The bill is named after Hamilton County, Ohio, Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson, who was killed when he was struck by a car while directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati during a graduation ceremony. Authorities have charged Rodney Hinton with attempted murder and say he intentionally struck Henderson shortly after Hinton's 18-year-old son was shot and killed by officers after allegedly fleeing in a stolen car while armed, according to prosecutors. Ohio Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President Jay McDonald said in a statement that Ryan's father, Rodney Hinton Jr., "intentionally murdered a retired deputy who was working special duty at a graduation just because he was a police officer." Henderson was a 33-year officer with the HCSO and had served in multiple specialized units since 1991, including the dive team, HCPA SWAT, FBI Task Force Officer and the HCSO Bomb Unit. "In Deputy Henderson's early tenure as a Sheriff's Deputy, I recognized his talent for teaching and presentation," Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said in a statement after Henderson's death. "Larry began his journey as a Sheriff's Office trainer early in his career. He developed an expertise and became an excellent trainer. Subsequently, he trained divisions of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office that included hundreds of deputy sheriffs. His ability to relate to and touch officers' lives was extraordinary. We will continue to honor Larry's life of service."
