Ohio’s six state-operated regional psychiatric hospitals are facing capacity issues, with populations mainly consisting of individuals from the criminal justice system. Governor Mike DeWine has established a task force to address mental health concerns and recently released recommendations to improve services for those in need, especially those behind bars. The key proposals include expanding crisis services, recruiting and retaining behavioral health and criminal justice workforce, and increasing inpatient treatment capacity.
In other news, the Ohio Turnpike has made improvements to tolling operations, eliminating toll booths and introducing a new system for drivers with an EZPass. The move aims to streamline the tolling process and reduce delays for travelers. Cleveland airport officials are also considering relocating the car rental facility back to the terminal to enhance the customer experience and eliminate the need for shuttles.
On the aviation front, passenger volume at Hopkins Airport dropped in October due to route cuts by Spirit Airlines, impacting overall traveler numbers. However, the airport remains on track to exceed 10 million passengers this year, the highest since 2008. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases in Ohio have remained steady, with a slight increase as the holiday season approaches.
In other news, a Northeast Ohio Republican and former candidate for the Ohio Senate is facing a civil lawsuit for allegedly embezzling millions from his former employer to fund his campaign. Additionally, a Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted a man for making terroristic threats while live-streaming on Instagram. The Rock Hall is hosting a Swifty Christmas event, coinciding with the Browns game against Kansas City, with hopes that Taylor Swift might make an appearance.
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