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House passes bill removing suppressors from NFA; short-barreled guns remain regulated

By Buckeye Reporter | May 28, 2025

In a significant legislative move, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R.1, referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

Ohio ranked 46th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | May 27, 2025

With $289,610 in home loans issued, Ohio ranked 46th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ohio Attorney General addresses death of Morrow County deputy

By Buckeye Reporter | May 27, 2025

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has expressed his condolences following the death of Morrow County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer.

Toledo executive admits role in Ponzi scheme; faces sentencing after cooperation

By Buckeye Reporter | May 27, 2025

A Toledo investment firm executive has pleaded guilty to charges related to a decade-long Ponzi scheme.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 13 petitions in Ohio throughout 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | May 26, 2025

In 2024, 13 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Ohio, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Ohio bill seeks to restore gun rights for nonviolent offenders

By Buckeye Reporter | May 26, 2025

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms, recently featured an episode with Rob Sexton.

Number of VA loans issued in Ohio increased by 30.1% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,920 home loans in Ohio, totaling $1.1 billion, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Cleveland students recognized for essays on youth violence reduction

By Buckeye Reporter | May 23, 2025

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has praised 10 students from Cleveland for their essays on reducing youth violence.

Federal firearm bans: A brief history

By Buckeye Reporter | May 23, 2025

Laws restricting firearms in federal facilities are a relatively recent development in the United States.

House passes bill removing suppressors from National Firearms Act

By Buckeye Reporter | May 22, 2025

In a significant development on Thursday, May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which effectively removes suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934.

Jim Jordan comments on immigration policy and celebrates legislative success

By Buckeye Reporter | May 22, 2025

Rep. Jim Jordan recently expressed his views on border security and celebrated a legislative victory through social media posts dated May 21-22, 2025.

Justice Department settles lawsuit over forced reset trigger classification

By Buckeye Reporter | May 22, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has settled lawsuits related to the classification of forced reset triggers (FRTs) as "machineguns."

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 855 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 292 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

76 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Ohio in 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Ohio submitted 76 H-1B petitions during 2024.