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Technology for Ohio’s Tomorrow Directly Advocates for Advances in Health Technology

on May 15th, 2013 in Blog by | No Comments

Building on our reputation and relationships with our state legislators, TOT sent the following letter to members of the Ohio House of Representatives, who are currently debating a bill that would allow for the growth and development of “telehealth” services here in Ohio.  As tech advocates, we know that advances ..

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Broadband expansion helps retain Gallia County jobs

on May 10th, 2013 in Blog by | No Comments

GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Department Jobs and Family Services (DJFS) was notified in 2012 that more than 100 local jobs were in jeopardy when InfoCision planned to close its Gallipolis office, but that more than 80 of those jobs could be transformed to teleworking positions if reliable high-speed, Internet access ..

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Dayton Daily: Cell phone, laptop, tablet theft could be felony offenses

on May 2nd, 2013 in Blog by | No Comments

  BY LAURA A. BISCHOFF - COLUMBUS BUREAU COLUMBUS — Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would make stealing a cell phone, computer, laptop or tablet a felony offense. Many Ohioans carry laptops, tablets or smart phones that contain banking information, health data, extensive contact lists and other sensitive data that if ..

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Speaker Batchelder Applauds Finance And Appropriations Committee Efficiencies, Live Streaming

on April 22nd, 2013 in Blog by | No Comments

Paperless hearings saved nearly half a million pages; live streaming improved transparency April 18, 2013 From the Ohio House Majority Caucus Blog: COLUMBUS – With the state operating budget  slated for a vote in the House, Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) today commended the efforts of ..

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