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Ohio: 33 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Sept. 2

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 29, 2023

There were 33 Hispanic people who died in Ohio in the week ending Sept. 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Yost Sues Meta, Claiming It Harmed Young Users’ Mental Health to Boost Profits

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 27, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 32 of his colleagues filed a federal lawsuit today against Meta alleging that the social-media technology giant designed and deployed harmful features for Facebook and Instagram to addict young users to its platforms and enhance its bottom line.

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AG Yost Compels $16 Million Cleanup as Part of Settlement of Environmental Lawsuit

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 26, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has secured a $16 million cleanup of millions of pounds of hazardous glass from the owners of two Columbus properties.

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Ohio Launches New Skills-Based Job Search Feature

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 26, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the launch of a new tool that helps applicants for state government positions locate openings based on their specific experiences, skills, and training, not just academic degrees. The new skills-based search function on Careers.Ohio.gov was developed in response to Governor Mike DeWine’s Executive Order 2023-10D establishing the State of Ohio as a Model Employer for Skills-Based Hiring Practices. Ohio is one of the first states in the country to adopt the skill-based hiring practice to recruit employees.

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Senator Vance & Colleagues Demand Indoor Air Testing and Decontamination for Residents of East Palestine

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 26, 2023

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) led a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, to request indoor air testing for the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and, if necessary, the provision of residential decontamination services. Today’s requests are the result of multiple conversations between Senator Vance and residents of East Palestine, who have shared concerns that appropriate testing and cleaning services have not been provided to date.

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Senator Vance & Sec Commissioner Discuss Potential Violations of Federal Securities Law by “big Three” Asset Managers

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 26, 2023

Today, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) questioned SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda at a Senate Banking Committee hearing. Senator Vance and Commissioner Uyeda discussed concerns that massive asset managers, including Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street, may be violating U.S. securities law by skirting filing requirements in order to mask politicized agendas and actions.

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered In Remembrance of the Lewiston, Maine Shooting Victims

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 26, 2023

In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on October 30, 2023.

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Ohio parent: 'I want no part in having my kids given life-altering medical procedures without my knowledge'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

Alex McKenna, a resident of Steubenville, Ohio, is concerned about the language in the proposed constitutional amendment Issue 1. McKenna expressed worry about parental rights being restricted if the amendment is passed. She said, "I want no part in having my kids given life-altering medical procedures without my knowledge."

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AG Yost Announces Pick for Next Solicitor General

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 25, 2023

Attorney General Dave Yost has selected an “appellate ace” to serve as Ohio’s 11th Solicitor General, the state’s lead attorney for appeals in state and federal courts.

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Governor DeWine Announces $1.8 Million Grant to Reduce Housing Barriers for Human Trafficking Survivors

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 25, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that a new initiative in Ohio will work to reduce housing barriers for survivors of human trafficking.

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Senator Vance to Introduce Legislation to Protect Stay-at-home Parents From Undue Healthcare Costs

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 24, 2023

Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) will introduce legislation on Tuesday to protect stay-at-home parents from being exposed to undue healthcare costs. The Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act would add “birth of a child” as a protected reason for not returning to work under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This much-needed legislation would prevent employers from reclaiming healthcare premiums and ensure that employers subject to the FMLA continue their health premium contributions during the 12-week leave.

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Senator Vance & Kevin Roberts: Don’t Hold Up Israel Aid to Further Ukraine War Funding

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 24, 2023

Senate leadership is now using the crisis in Israel as a “Plan B” to get the Biden administration’s funding request across the finish line

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Central Ohio’s Sustainable2050 is not fiscally or environmentally responsible

By Bill Peacock | Oct 23, 2023

When the Mount Vernon City Council recently adopted its "Sustainable2050" resolution, it claimed the city would be “protecting and preserving its natural resources … in a way that is both fiscally and environmentally responsible.”

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Governor DeWine Nominates Mike Duffey to Lead the Department of Higher Education

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 23, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he will nominate Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Senior Vice Chancellor Mike Duffey to succeed Chancellor Randy Gardner when he retires at the end of the year.

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Governor DeWine Announces $100M in Federal Funding to Communities to Fight Opioid Addiction, Prevent Overdose Deaths

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 19, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a $100 million investment of federal State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS, formerly SOR) funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to help communities fight opioid addiction and prevent overdose deaths.

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Senator Vance Renews Push for Railway Safety Act 250 Days After East Palestine Train Derailment

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 19, 2023

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) is launching a renewed push to pass the Railway Safety Act, marking 250 days since the tragic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Senator Vance released a video today highlighting the consequences of the derailment for the local community.

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Governor DeWine Announces Availability of Safety and Security Funding for Religious Institutions, Charter Schools, Preschools, and Nonprofits

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 18, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that nearly $8 million in grant funding is available to support safety and security enhancements at religious institutions, chartered non-public schools, licensed preschools, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio.

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Senator Vance Encourages Ohioans With Family Members Stranded in Israel to Contact His Office for Assistance

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 18, 2023

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued the following statement encouraging Ohioans with family members trapped or missing in Israel to contact his office for assistance:

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Governor DeWine Appoints Welling as Ohio's State Historic Preservation Officer

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 17, 2023

Gov. Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Diana Welling as Ohio’s State Historic Preservation Officer.

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AG Yost Joins $10 Millon Multistate Settlement with Payment Processor Over Unauthorized Withdrawals

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Oct 17, 2023

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 49 other attorneys general have negotiated a $10 million settlement with payment processor ACI Worldwide stemming from a testing error in 2021 that led to the attempted unauthorized withdrawal of $2.3 billion from the accounts of 477,000 mortgage-holders.