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Ohio lawmakers suspend state gas tax for 90 days

In a politically charged election year, the Ohio Legislature on Wednesday suspended the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel for 90 days as drivers grapple with soaring prices at the pump due to international events and other factors. The suspension will cost the state treasury about $725 million and save individual motorists about $3 a week, according to lawmakers. “Gov. [Mike] DeWine intends to sign the bill,” spokesman Dan Tierney told The Center Square. Lawmakers passed the bill as an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect as soon as DeWine signs it, eliminating the ...

CommonSpirit Trinity Health System finalizes transition to UPMC

STEUBENVILLE — City and county officials said Wednesday they are excited about the health care opportunities that will grow from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's acquisition of Trinity Health System. That deal, which was announced a little more than a year ago, is now ...