Fixing the snowball effect of license suspensions

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, reporter/achor Evan Millward, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss a Cincinnati software company that is helping people with disabilities gain independence, Tracie Hunter's early release from prison, Hamilton County's large legal bills, a crash that destroyed the Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club, and more. Later at 40:30, Brian is joined by WCPO reporter Mariel Carbone to discuss Ohio House Bill 285, which looks to establish a permanent Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction Amnesty Program. The program helps to reduce or waive fees for people with low incomes. Notable Links: Cincinnati software uses smile power to give people with disabilities more independence Tracie Hunter to be released from jail Saturday — four months ahead of schedule Who was to blame for Hamilton County's $821k legal bill last year? PD: Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club ‘total loss’ after barge crash How this bill could change the downward spiral for people whose licenses have been suspended See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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