Ohio Medicaid family caregiver payments will continue under revised legislation after state lawmakers removed a proposal that would have barred some relatives from being paid for caring for loved ones with developmental disabilities. The proposal drew strong opposition from caregivers, families, and disability rights advocates, who argued that family caregiving often involves intensive daily support, not simple companionship. SHIELD Act Provision Removed After Car

PACIFICA, Calif. — Pacifica pier abutment damage has forced the indefinite closure of the Pacifica Municipal Pier and left the longtime Chit Chat Cafe facing an uncertain future. City officials declared a local emergency after cracking, separation and displacement were found near the pier’s abutment, the critical area where the structure connects to the shoreline near Sharp Park Beach. Pacifica Pier Abutment Damage Forces Closure The damage

A Belmont Avenue Shell station in Chicago will offer $1.99 gas during a limited T-Mobile and Shell promotion on Tuesday. The discounted fuel will be available at the Shell station at 4357 W. Belmont Ave., near Kostner Avenue, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The specific calendar date for the Tuesday promotion was not provided in the available source information. Belmont Avenue Shell $1.99 Gas Promotion Details The pro