Local Government News
Ohio ranked 48th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
With $264,816 in home loans issued, Ohio ranked 48th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
The Buckeye Institute highlights rising hospital costs as a significant driver of healthcare prices
In a recent policy memo, The Buckeye Institute highlighted rising hospital costs as one of the most significant drivers of healthcare costs. Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, pointed out that hospital costs account for 30 percent of all healthcare spending.