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Buckeye Institute warns against regulatory risks posed by nongovernmental organizations
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy report titled "Beware the Trojan Horse of Rulemaking Nongovernment Organizations," which highlights potential regulatory threats posed by national and international nongovernmental...
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Ohio falls to 35th in economic freedom ranking
In the 2024 Economic Freedom of North America report, Ohio's ranking dropped two spots to 35th among all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
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Buckeye Institute urges court for transparency in judicial disciplinary cases
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the case of Newman v. Moore.
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Buckeye Institute defends student's right to wear 'Let's Go Brandon' shirt
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of B.A. v. Tri County Area Schools.
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Buckeye Institute supports bill linking license suspensions to driving offenses
The Buckeye Institute recently provided testimony to the Ohio House Homeland Security Committee regarding Ohio Senate Bill 37.
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Ohio Senate Bill 198 seeks smoother reintegration for former inmates
The Buckeye Institute has presented testimony to the Ohio House State and Local Government Committee regarding Ohio Senate Bill 198.
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Buckeye Institute supports reforms in Ohio's occupational licensing through House Bill 238
The Buckeye Institute presented its views to the Ohio Senate Government Oversight Committee regarding House Bill 238, which seeks to ease occupational licensing requirements in Ohio.
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Buckeye Institute files amicus brief urging SCOTUS to reject Mexico's claims
The Buckeye Institute, in collaboration with the Mountain States Legal Foundation, has filed a second amicus brief in the case of Smith & Wesson v. Mexico.
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Buckeye Institute challenges NHTSA's authority in court over vehicle regulations
On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in a case involving the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Buckeye Institute proposes reforms for affordable Ohio healthcare
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy report titled "How to Make Ohio Healthcare More Affordable: A Public Policy Guide."
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Buckeye Institute raises concerns over Ohio House Bill 505's impact on pharmacy costs
On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute provided written testimony to the Ohio House Insurance Committee regarding Ohio House Bill 505.
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The Buckeye Institute urges reform of occupational licensing laws in Ohio
As the Ohio Senate Government Oversight Committee reviews Ohio House Bill 238, The Buckeye Institute has released a policy memo urging lawmakers to reduce occupational licensing requirements.
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Ohio's SB 275 aims to meet growing energy needs through private investment
The Buckeye Institute presented its testimony before the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee regarding Ohio Senate Bill 275.
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Buckeye Institute files brief urging SCOTUS to affirm property rights
On November 18, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of GHP Management Corp. v. Los Angeles.
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Ohio sees job growth as unemployment falls in October
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has shared insights on Ohio's latest jobs report.
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Buckeye Institute files amicus brief urging court support for legal fee awards
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Holman v. Vilsack.
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Ohio law schools end race-based programs after Buckeye Institute probe
The Buckeye Institute has announced the conclusion of its investigation into race-based programs at Ohio's public law schools.
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Buckeye Institute files brief urging Supreme Court review of Oklahoma school choice cases
On November 7, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases: Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.
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Buckeye Institute calls on Supreme Court to review university's bias policy
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the case of Speech First v. Whitten, arguing that Indiana University's bias incidents policy infringes upon students' First Amendment rights.
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Ohio sees job market improvement but faces fiscal challenges
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, provided insights on the latest jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. According to Hederman, "Ohio’s unemployment rate held steady in September at 4.5 percent, and at the same time, the labor force participation rate ticked up to 62.4 percent, indicating that more people are looking for work." This is in contrast with national figures where "the national unemployment rate declined to 4.1 percent, and the national labor force...