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Ohio Farm Bureau's AgriPOWER Class XIV sees Heather Coen graduate

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Heather Coen of New Concord recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Grimes graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Mia Grimes of Saint Paris recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Christy graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership program

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Deirdre Christy of Carey recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Jenna Brown graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau's AgriPOWER Class XIV

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Jenna Brown of Utica recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Hartschuh graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership program

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Hattie Hartschuh of Nevada recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Yost supports Kroger in constitutional challenge against FTC tribunal

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is supporting Kroger in a legal challenge against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) administrative proceedings concerning the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Yost, along with 11 other state attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Congress advances resolution against Biden-Harris ban on private gun sales

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has been emphasizing her "pro-gun" stance as part of her strategy to appeal to swing state voters. The media has reported that Harris is a gun owner, and she recently told Oprah Winfrey in a televised appearance, “If anybody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot.” Harris is protected by U.S. Secret Service Agents.

Wakeman resident graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership program

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Olivia Krumwiede of Wakeman recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Ohio Farm Bureau announces AgriPOWER Class XIV graduate

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Lisa Holding of London recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

Cramer graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau's leadership program

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Cristen Cramer of Woodville recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class XIV. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities.

The Buckeye Institute files amicus brief urging SCOTUS to reinforce adherence to precedents

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in the case of Snope v. Brown, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case and emphasize that lower courts must follow Supreme Court precedents.

Buckeye Firearms Association hosts successful 2024 Youth Shoot

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

The Buckeye Firearms Association held its 2024 Youth Shoot over the weekend of September 14-15. The event was made possible by long-standing support for youth shooting programs.

Former Columbus Zoo purchasing agent sentenced for role in fraud scheme

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Ohio increases from Q1 to Q2

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $279,845, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

2024: Measles cases in Ohio up as of week ending Sept. 21

By M. D. Cox | Sep 22, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Ohio for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 14.

The Buckeye Institute comments on Ohio's August job market

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the newly released jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Kamala Harris suggests possible home inspections for legal gun owners

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Kamala Harris' past support for stringent gun control measures, including mandatory buybacks of modern sporting rifles and red flag gun seizures, has been well-documented. However, a recently surfaced video reveals a more controversial stance, suggesting that owning a gun could justify home inspections by authorities.