September 2, 2022
UPDATE AT A GLANCE
OML ANNUAL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED
It was announced this week that Nir Bashan, bestselling author of the book "The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability," will serve as the keynote speaker at OML's Annual Conference. The conference will take place Oct. 12-14, with Bashan speaking on the 13th. In addition to Bashan, attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn best practices on the most-pressing issues facing cities and villages. More Info
WEBINAR ON BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW TO TAKE PLACE
OML will host a free webinar about the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at 11 a.m. on Sept. 14. Learn more about how the law provides support to locals and the types of funding that may be available to your community with the help of officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation. More Info
BUREAU OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD VOTES ON 2023 RATES
State and local government employers in 2023 will see their first year without an overall workers' compensation rate cut since 2017. See more below.
OHIO RANKS IN TOP TEN OF STATES STRUGGLING THE MOST IN HIRING
The financial advisory website WalletHub recently ranked Ohio 10th overall among states where employers are struggling the most in hiring. See more below.
FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL MAJOR BRIDGE PROJECTS
The Ohio Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for funding as part of the Local Major Bridge Program, which provides federal funds to counties and municipalities for bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, and bridge demolition projects. Applications are due Oct. 1. More Info
LAKE ERIE COMMUNITIES AND COASTAL RESILIENCE GRANTS AVAILABLE
Grants of up to $250,000 will be considered for projects in the eight Ohio Lake Erie coastal counties through the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. Proposals for the new Lake Erie Communities and Coastal Resilience Grant, which is focused on helping underserved communities bounce back from hazardous events, are due Oct. 3. More Info
RECOVERY OHIO ANNUAL REVIEW RELEASED, NALOXONE WEBSITE LAUNCHED
Gov. DeWine released the 2021 RecoveryOhio Annual Review, which gives a detailed overview of the work that RecoveryOhio has done to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery support efforts that address the state’s public health crisis – mental health and substance use. A new website for those seeking access to naloxone, the opioid overdose medication, was launched. Individuals, organizations, and first-responder agencies can submit requests or find information about where to pick it up at naloxone.ohio.gov.
OML CREATING COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT LIST
OML is putting together a list of municipal staff contacts related to communications, marketing, community relations/affairs, public information, public affairs, multimedia, and similar positions. If you have a staffer who should be part of this list, please send their name, title, and email address to bschneck@omlohio.org.
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