Tuesday, June 18 2013
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Ohio House Bill would Increase Semi-automatic Ammunition Count
Do you often find yourself short of ammo after firing 31 rounds from a semi-automatic weapon? If so, you might be in luck. State Rep. John Becker of Union Township introduced a bill in the Ohio House that changes the definition of semi-automatic firearms to no longer qualify them as automatic firearms, therefore skirting the law of a magazine holding a maximum of 31 rounds of ammunition. Proponents of the bill say stopping to reload after 31 shots takes too much time. To put things in perspective: Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooter, had several 30-round magazines.
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Come See the Official Light-Up of Century-Old Woodward Theatre Tonight
Got plans tonight? If you're into historical building renovation and enjoy a good theatre facade, stop by MOTR on Main street tonight at 7pm to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Woodward Theatre. The new owners will unveil their future plans for the venue and commemorate the event with an official lighting of the facade at sunset. Afterwards, it's drinks and music at MOTR with the multi-talented Brian Olive.
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Expansion of Medicaid Favored by Most Ohioans
As the on-going struggle to resolve the national health-care crisis continues, a majority of Ohioans have reported support for an expansion of Medicaid in the state. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, states are now obligated to comply with the expansion to the tune of 10 percent of the cost after the first three years. Conservative state legislators have signaled some concern over the long-term viability of federal support and have thus far been reluctant to embrace the expansion.
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CVG Looks to add more Low-cost Airlines
Tired of losing fliers to Columbus, Louisville and Dayton, CVG is trying to lure more low-cost carriers to 8 popular cities with local travelers. Frontier Airlines — CVG's first low-cost airline since the 1990s — has a daily non-stop flight to Denver. CVG is trying to land JetBlue and Southwest airlines to join it's budget-friendly fleet, but so far the airlines are waiting to see how Frontier's business fares before making any firm commitments.
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Bengals To Appear (Again) on HBO Reality Show This Summer, Announcement Forthcoming
Following a confusing couple of tweets early this week, news from CincyJungle indicates that the Bengals will indeed reprise their role in HBO's Hard Knocks series this summer. A reality TV series with seven seasons under it's belt, Hard Knocks offers a glimpse of the NFL and its players from the sidelines. The Bengals were last featured on the show in 2009.
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