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In response to concerns from impacted individuals and consumer groups, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy has amended its proposed rules for the implementation of office-based opioid treatment. According to a review of the proposed rules by Ohio’s Common Sense Initiative Office: The Board determined that…
For a third legislative session, Rep. Jay Edwards (R, Nelsonville) is set to introduce legislation that mandates design professionals to specify all materials for water. The legislation is supported by the Chemical Council in an effort to prevent professional engineers from specifying materials to the…
An excavating contractor is entitled of right to statutory Pre-Judgment Interest as damages on breach of contract to repair a sewer line. Post-judgment interest then applies to the damages total including the Pre-Judgment Interest. In this case, the City of Cleveland argued that the contractor…
The Ohio General Assembly has opened its new two-year session with two anti-union initiatives introduced. Senator Matt Huffman (R, Lima) introduced Senate Bill 72, to repeal Ohio’s historic Prevailing Wage law for all public agencies other than the state. Separately, Representative John Becker (R, Cincinnati)…
By now, nearly everyone working in Ohio’s pharmacy industry knows about Senate Bill 319, the new law requiring separate licensure for individuals employed as pharmacy technicians. What remains unclear is when and how pharmacy technicians will apply for and receive these new licenses. As of…
The State and federal governments continue active bidding of substantial construction contracting projects across Ohio, such bidding opportunities are available on-line. The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is requesting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk for renovation of the Ackerman Building at The Ohio State…
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced an award of Workplace Safety Grants of almost $1 million to 18 public employers and 28 private employers in 28 Ohio Counties. Private and public employers are eligible for a 3-to-1 matching grant, up to a maximum grant…
The Ohio Development Services Agency will work with the U.S. Corps of Engineers to market contract opportunities available in Ohio. The initial effort is to sponsor a Virtual Industry Day in eight Ohio cities, specifically including Facilities Support and Landscaping. The Agency will work through…
The Governor signed into law House Bill 236 to start the New Year, the legislation requires professional engineers to complete continuing professional development hours in professional ethics as part of the license renewal process. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Blessing (R-Cincinnati,) an engineer by profession, the…
As previously projected by Graff & McGovern, it appears more and more likely that the implementation of Ohio Senate Bill 319 during 2017 will mirror the implementation of House Bill 93 (related to Pain Management Clinics) back in 2011. As such, we can reasonably expect…