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News from September 2023

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Ohio home to 7 colleges still requiring COVID-19 vaccination in August

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 30, 2023

There are still seven colleges in Ohio that continue to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students to attend their classes, despite over 90% of U.S. colleges having rolled back their mandates by August.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Ohio collects $6.3 billion in sales and gross receipt tax during Q2 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 30, 2023

Ohio collected $6.3 billion in tax and gross receipts, an 11.5% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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How many out-of-state companies' professional licenses are set to expire in Q4?

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 30, 2023

There are 20,314 out-of-state companies' professional licenses expiring in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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State Rep Callender 'I want to applaud both the directors and rules administrators who have complied with the letter and spirit of the law to reduce regulation in Ohio,

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 27, 2023

On Sep 26th, all but four Ohio state agencies have either achieved or are on track to reach their 10% reduction target in regulatory restrictions, as mandated by SB9. The agencies falling short will have a chance to explain their reasons before the committee, while JCARR will continue to collaborate with all agencies to meet the 20% reduction goal by June 30th, 2024.

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AG Yost 'The federal government doesn’t get to play referee on the field of public discourse'

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has taken a stand against what he perceives as federal overreach in censoring protected speech on social media. Yost filed an amicus brief on September 20th, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Biden administration from infringing on free speech rights by censoring content on social media platforms. Yost's concerns about federal intervention jeopardizing the First Amendment were echoed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which recently ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a related case.

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AG Yost Announces Shutdown of Renergy’s Foul-Smelling ‘Digester’ in Greene County

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 26, 2023

Facing continuing complaints about raunchy odors stemming from environmental violations, Renergy has agreed to permanently close down its organic waste treatment facility in Greene County – a victory for the facility’s neighbors and the state as a whole.

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Senator Vance Leads Push to Ban Federal Mask Mandates

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 26, 2023

On September 20, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) led a press conference on Senate Republicans’ plans to ban federal mask mandates. He also thanked the U.S. Air Marshal Association for their support of his Freedom to Breathe Act.

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Attorney General Holds Kickoff Meeting for Teen Ambassador Board

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 25, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost this week welcomed members of his 2023-24 Teen Ambassador Board with a meet-and-greet session, presentations from key members of his staff, and a front-row seat at an afternoon press conference.

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Senator Vance, Colleagues Reject Indefinite War in Ukraine

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 25, 2023

“These statements imply an open-ended commitment to supporting the war in Ukraine of an indeterminate nature, based on a strategy that is unclear, to achieve a goal yet to be articulated to the public or the Congress.”

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Week ending Aug. 12: 37 deaths among Hispanic people in Ohio

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 24, 2023

There were 37 Hispanic people who died in Ohio in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Ohio consortium selected as microelectronics innovation hub

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 21, 2023

The United States Department of Defense has announced the selection of the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC) as a regional hub under the Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) program. This initiative, led by Ohio, is dedicated to advancing microelectronics research and production for the defense industry. The MMEC will receive $24.3 million for fiscal year 2023 as part of this designation.

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AG Yost Announces Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Law Enforcement Training

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 21, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the formation of a blue-ribbon task force to examine the future of police training in Ohio, exploring how best to create and deliver world-class continuing education for the state’s roughly 30,000 law enforcement officers.

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Senator Vance Demands Answers Regarding Biden Aide’s Involvement in Uaw Strike

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 21, 2023

“I fear that you have exploited the UAW to protect your boss at the expense of American workers.”

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CDC reports 28 deaths among Ohio Hispanics in week ending Aug. 5

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 17, 2023

There were 28 Hispanic people who died in Ohio in the week ending Aug. 5, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Rep. Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) 'There is no better time than the present for this bill'

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 15, 2023

State Representatives Thomas Hall and Dani Isaacsohn have introduced the 70 Under 70 Plan, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting Ohio seniors from property tax increases. The plan seeks to implement a freeze on property taxes for certain owner-occupied homes. To qualify, individuals must be at least seventy years old, have an income not exceeding seventy thousand dollars, and have owned their homes for ten years or more. The goal of the plan is to address concerns about rising property values and help seniors stay in their communities as they age.

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State Rep Mike Loychik: 'It is important that we give voters information that will allow them to make an informed decision'

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 15, 2023

State Representative Mike Loychik is pushing for more transparency in Ohio's education system. He has introduced a bill that would require candidates running for state and local boards of education to disclose their political affiliations. This information would determine whether they participate in primaries or appear on nonpartisan ballots. The goal is to give voters a clearer understanding of candidates' platforms, especially when it comes to matters concerning educational opportunities for children.

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State Rep Ghanbari, "I ask for our departments to take advantage of this funding,”

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 15, 2023

State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari of Ohio is urging law enforcement agencies in Wood County to take advantage of the third round of body-worn camera grants. These grants aim to enhance community safety by providing funding for camera equipment, video storage software, and related expenses. Ghanbari, a Republican who has been serving in the Ohio House since 2019, believes that body-worn cameras are crucial for law enforcement departments.

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Ohio Business Roundtable opposes legalization of recreational marijuana

By Buckeye Reporter | Sep 14, 2023

The Ohio Business Roundtable (OBRT) has officially announced its opposition to Issue 2, a proposed law set for the November 7 ballot in Ohio that would legalize recreational marijuana use and retail sales. The OBRT Executive Committee voted to join a coalition against this measure.

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Forensic and Digital Facial Reconstruction of Stark County John Doe Released to Public

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 14, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier and Stark County Coroner Dr. Ron Rusnak today released a forensic facial reconstruction of an unidentified man whose remains were discovered in Canton on Dec. 22, 2001.

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Senate Democrats Defend Mask Mandates by Blocking Vance’s Freedom to Breathe Act

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Sep 14, 2023

Democrats have sent a clear signal to the nation that they support the return of mask mandates.