The 2024 Sale of Champions livestock auction concluded the Ohio State Fair, held on Sunday afternoon, August 4, in the WCOL Celeste Center. The event showcased Ohio’s premium livestock, premier junior fair exhibitors, and generous supporters.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a significant legal victory against Google, as a federal court has determined that the tech giant is a monopolist in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The ruling asserts that Google unlawfully maintained its monopoly.
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Ohio for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 27.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the statewide rollout of a new voter registration data integrity program to enhance the accuracy of voter rolls. Following a successful pilot, the tool is now being distributed to all county boards of elections to help address voter registration issues.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently called for the renewal of the assault weapons ban, posting on X, “Congress must renew the assault weapons ban.” This demand aligns with ongoing efforts by gun control advocates to restrict modern sporting rifles (MSRs), such as AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. Despite these efforts, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the expired 1994 ban did not reduce crime, and ownership of MSRs has surged.
The Special Prosecutions Section of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office secured justice in two sexual assault cases this week, underscoring the prosecutorial expertise provided to local law enforcement agencies across Ohio.
On August 1, 2024, during a U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing, Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) used the platform to address his concerns about firearms in America. The session primarily focused on security measures following a failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.