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VA home loan amount averages $269,641 in Ohio for Q3

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 9, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Ohio during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $269,641, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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28 Hispanic people in Ohio passed away in week ending Aug. 26

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

There were 28 Hispanic people who died in Ohio in the week ending Aug. 26, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Ohio's miscellaneous tax revenues unchanged since Q3 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

Ohio collected $15 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, unchanged from the same period the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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President of Strongsville GOP on Issue 1: 'I am the one who knows what's best for my child -- not the government'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

Shannon Burns, President of Strongsville GOP, spoke out against Issue 1, a proposed referendum in the Ohio Constitution that would remove parental notifications and prohibit the state from interfering in a person's right to reproductive freedom. Burns believes that parents should have the final say in their child's medical decisions. He stated, "My children don't have the right to decide where they're going on a Friday night without my approval, so why in the world are they able to decide on having life-changing surgery without my consent or knowledge? At the end of the day,...

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URGE, backer of Ohio's Issue 1 amendment: 'It's time to END parental involvement laws'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE), a main supporter of Issue 1 and a part of the coalition, Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom, has historically supported ending parental involvement or parental rights laws. URGE tweeted their support for ending parental involvement laws in April of last year and has expressed their support for Issue 1 on the ballot this November, which includes parental rights and notifications regarding abortion and gender-affirming care. According to URGE, "It's time to END parental involvement laws. We're ALL worthy of self-determination!"

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Ohio's miscellaneous tax revenues unchanged in Q3 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

Ohio collected $15 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, unchanged from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 5, 2023

Governor DeWine Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Ohio sees no change in individual income tax revenue as of Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 5, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $2.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Ohio, the same amount as the third quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Avon parent reads book from high school library: 'Pornographic content, available without parental permission'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

A parent who is concerned with the available literature at her daughter's Avon high school recently read parts of a book at an Avon Public School Board meeting that contained sexually explicit and pornographic material. The video was posted by Jennifer Cornaro on YouTube on Sept. 30.

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Senator Vance Continues to Stand Firm on Hold Policy for Doj Nominees

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 4, 2023

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) stood firm on his pledge to hold nominees to the Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ). Senator Vance originally announced his hold policy in June in response to the Biden DOJ’s unprecedented political prosecution of President Donald J. Trump.

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AG Yost to Award Grants for Streamlined Threat Response at Schools

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 3, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced $4 million in grant funding available to local school districts to buy technology that links them directly to law enforcement in an effort to improve crisis response and crime prevention. “When a crisis is unfolding, school administrators need tools that can quickly inform law enforcement of potential threats,”

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Senator Vance Unveils Legislation to Eliminate Biden Ev Credits & Promote Domestic Auto Manufacturing

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 3, 2023

The Drive American Act would incentivize the onshoring of domestic automotive manufacturing to high-wage factories which use American parts and labor.

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Yost, 25 Other AGs Confront Pornhub's Parent Company Over Predator Loophole

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 2, 2023

A potential loophole that could let predators share videos of child sex abuse on Pornhub has Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 25 of his counterparts demanding answers from the company behind the website.

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Ohio's combined tax revenues down 15.8% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 2, 2023

Ohio collected $8.7 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.

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State Rep Miller (R-City of Ashland) 'We want to ensure that no patient is ever left alone when they are facing a vulnerable health situation'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

On Sep 29th, Ohio State Representatives Melanie Miller and Beth Lear have introduced House Bill 236, known as the "Never Alone Act," which aims to guarantee patients' access to advocates in healthcare settings, particularly during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill establishes the right for patients and long-term care residents to have advocates of their choice accompany them in healthcare facilities, provides information to patients about this right, and seeks to strike a balance between patient rights and facility safety concerns. The legislation...

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State Rep Troy 'I think it’s fitting that we formally declare November 19th as James A. Garfield Day in Ohio'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

On Sep. 28th, House Bill 61, proposing the designation of November 19th as "James A. Garfield Day" in Ohio, has received unanimous support from the Ohio Senate with a 31-0 vote. Sponsored by State Reps. Callender and Troy, the bill aims to recognize James A. Garfield, a distinguished Ohioan who served as President, an educator, public servant, and legislator. The bill is now awaiting the Governor's signature and would formalize the commemoration of James A. Garfield's contributions to Ohio and the nation.

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State Rep Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) 'This legislation empowers our local governments and protects Ohioans’ Second Amendment rights,'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

On Sep 29th, Ohio State Representative Justin Pizzulli, in collaboration with Representative Adam Mathews, has introduced House Bill 272, proposing to grant local governments the discretionary power to authorize concealed carry within specific community centers. This legislation, aimed at preserving Ohioans' Second Amendment rights, offers local authorities the choice to determine whether concealed carry should be allowed in general-purpose community spaces used for community gatherings. The bill outlines specific conditions for concealed carry permission, such as the absence...

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VA provides 57.4% fewer home purchase loans in Ohio in Q3 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

There were 744 VA home purchases in Ohio in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $207.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hispanic deaths in Ohio no difference to 36 in week ending Aug. 19

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

There were 36 Hispanic people who died in Ohio in the week ending Aug. 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Flush with federal tax dollars, Columbus planning agency pushes Ohio farmers to replace crops with solar panels

By Special to the Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

A Columbus-based non-profit founded to coordinate regional road building is now spending tens of millions in federal tax dollars lobbying for the building of government-subsidized solar panel farms across central Ohio.