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Thursday, September 19, 2024

News from August 2024

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AG Yost sues contractor over unfulfilled repair promises totaling $158K

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a storm-chasing contractor accused of abandoning homeowners after accepting payments totaling $158,000 for repairs.

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Democratic Party outlines comprehensive plan addressing gun violence

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week has brought the party's official platform on gun control into focus. The Republican Party Platform, by contrast, provides a brief statement of support for the Second Amendment on page 6: "DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTION, OUR BILL OF RIGHTS, AND OUR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, AND THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS." Interpretations of this statement may vary.

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Ravenna man pleads guilty in illegal tire-dumping scheme

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

A Ravenna man has pleaded guilty for his part in a scheme that resulted in 3,000 tires being illegally discarded on a co-conspirator’s property, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

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Former Columbus Zoo CFO sentenced for defrauding organization

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

A former chief financial officer for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to three years in prison today for his role in a broader scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

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Podcast discusses gerrymandering efforts and shifts in Democratic presidential race

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, hosted on Podbean and available on Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms, has released a new episode discussing the 2024 election. Episode 118 covers several contentious topics including gerrymandering efforts in Ohio and shifts within the Democratic presidential race.

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Texas AG directs Dallas to end firearm carry ban at state fair

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 16, 2024

On August 8, the State Fair of Texas announced a new policy banning license-to-carry holders from possessing firearms at the Texas State Fair. The property is owned by the city of Dallas but contracted out to a nonprofit entity, the State Fair of Texas, to run the annual event in the fall.

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Ohio's job market sees mixed results in latest employment report

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 16, 2024

Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the newly released jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

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Dayton woman accused of $1.5 million Medicaid scheme arrested in Texas

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 16, 2024

A 36-year-old Montgomery County woman indicted earlier this year for allegedly stealing $1.5 million from Ohio Medicaid has been apprehended in Texas after months on the run, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

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Buckeye Institute urges court action against government's forfeiture practices

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

Columbus, OH – On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in United States v. Ross, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to prevent the government from exploiting the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act to avoid paying attorneys’ fees when it loses in court.

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Meta restricts Vincent Hancock’s social media after fourth Olympic gold win

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

Vincent Hancock, a 35-year-old Olympic shotgunner, has won the Men’s Skeet Olympics gold medal, hitting 58 out of 60 clay targets. He narrowly defeated his teammate and student, Connor Prince, by one shot. This victory marks Hancock's fourth Olympic gold medal in skeet shooting, having previously secured wins in 2008, 2012, and 2021. Hancock is the only skeet shooter to achieve this feat multiple times.

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AG Yost announces settlement over Zane State College building flaws

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a $1.6 million settlement with three construction companies and a design firm over dangerous flaws in an 11-year-old building at Zane State College.

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Yost urges court dismissal of FTC suit against Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has called on a federal court to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aimed at blocking the merger between Kroger and Albertsons.

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Minnesota governor's gun control stance questioned amid military service claims

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

Integrity is a fundamental principle in public service, applicable to both those in uniform and elected officials. This value was called into question when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, linked his military service to his stance on gun control.

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State Fair of Texas announces comprehensive ban on guns and knives

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

On Aug. 8, the State Fair of Texas announced a new weapons policy that prohibits attendees from carrying firearms, knives, and other weapons at the event.

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Former Milford city manager charged with soliciting minor

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

The former city manager of Milford in Clermont County has been charged with importuning, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck announced today.

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The Buckeye Institute joins amicus brief urging SCOTUS to protect access to legal system

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

On August 12, 2024, The Buckeye Institute joined an amicus brief in the case of Lackey v. Stinnie, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure Americans' access to the legal system.

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ODNR partners with NSSF for free range day across Ohio's premier public shooting ranges

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) have partnered to host a free range day at three of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Saturday, Aug. 17.

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Huron county collects unused medications during AG Yost's drug dropoff day

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Drug Dropoff Day on Saturday at the Huron County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the collection and proper disposal of 64 pounds of unused or expired prescription medications.

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Kamala Harris faces scrutiny over past Second Amendment positions

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election, is now in the national spotlight. She and her team aim to reshape her political persona to appeal to a broad section of the American electorate.

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Attorney General Yost warns against scammers following severe weather in northeastern Ohio

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In the wake of damaging storms that recently struck northeastern Ohio, Attorney General Dave Yost is reminding all Ohioans to watch out for home-repair scammers and fake charities soliciting donations on behalf of those affected by the severe weather.