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.
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) said U.S. Sen. Candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) knows the United States is the "best hope for the world to advance" the cause of freedom.
There were 2,096 VA home purchase loans issued in Ohio in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $615.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted has urged voters to reject Issue 1, a proposal on the November 5 ballot that seeks to alter the organization of the state's political boundaries.
The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has launched its 5th Annual MEGA Raffle, featuring the largest prize pool to date. The top prize includes a Ford F150 STX 4x4 or $50,000 in cash. Other significant prizes are a Tracker Pro Team 175 boat with a 60 hp Mercury engine or $20,000 in cash.
Ohio peace officers will have access to advanced training courses in traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement at no cost, following the announcement of a new grant by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The grant, totaling $279,750, was awarded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and will cover six advanced courses offered through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,975 home loans totaling $844.4 million in Ohio during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
A member of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's team has been elected to a prominent national position in the fight against health-care fraud. Ben Karrasch, who leads Yost’s Health Care Fraud Section, will serve as president of the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units for the next year. This organization focuses on interstate cooperation among over 50 units dedicated to addressing Medicaid fraud and protecting vulnerable populations from abuse.
It has been reported that Facebook is facing criticism from the Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) for removing posts they claim do not violate community standards. Joe D. "Buck" Ruth, a representative of BFA, expressed concerns about Facebook's actions during the election season, stating that their posts are removed without explanation or opportunity for review.
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...
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted has been named the 2024 Champion for Charter Schools Award recipient for his continued support of charter schools and educational freedom in Ohio. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute said Husted has been instrumental in advancing school choice and securing funding for charter schools serving low-income students.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a couple from Marysville, Ohio, alleging they failed to deliver promised services and provided subpar workmanship. The suit, filed in Union County Common Pleas Court, accuses Ransom and Maggie Kulasa and their business, MBR, of accepting payments for window and door installations without completing the agreed-upon work.
On October 17, 2024, The Buckeye Institute issued a final letter to the University of Michigan, referred to as "That School Up North," demanding compliance with a freedom of information request. The institute seeks immediate access to specific documents and has threatened legal action if the university does not comply with Michigan law.
When Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CBS's "60 Minutes," she reiterated her ownership of a Glock handgun, a fact she first disclosed in 2019. During the program, host Bill Whitaker inquired about the type of firearm she possessed. Harris confirmed owning a Glock and mentioned visiting a shooting range.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited Joseph House in Cincinnati to fulfill a promise made earlier this year. The visit marked the unveiling of an accessible van aimed at assisting military veterans dealing with addiction. The initiative stemmed from a conversation in May between Yost and Joseph House Executive Director Alicia Patterson, during which Patterson highlighted the need for such a vehicle.
As of September 2024, Ohio experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
The VA issued 292 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Polls often reveal that many gun owners, who staunchly support the Second Amendment, are in favor of universal background checks and red flag laws. These laws aim to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands. However, scenarios provided by John Lott's Crime Prevention Research Center raise questions about these measures and their potential impact on other rights like due process.
College tuition fees rose 3.9% in Ohio in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.