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Ohio ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Ohio ranked 14th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 3,014 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Ohio falls in Q4 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Ohio during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $268,395, a 0.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor DeWine Announces $106 Million to Support Local Transit Projects

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks today announced more than $100 million in investments to support quality public transportation in Ohio.

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Senator Vance Issues Statement on Idling of Cleveland-cliffs’ Weirton, WV Plantsenator Vance Issues Statement on Idling of Cleveland-cliffs’ Weirton, WV Plant

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Cleveland-Cliffs will indefinitely idle its Weirton, WV plant. The plant, which produces tinplate steel, employs hundreds of Ohioans. Last week, the International Trade Commission (ITC) reversed the Department of Commerce’s final duties on tin mill products imported from countries engaged in illegal dumping.

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Number of VA loans issued in Ohio decreases by 42.8% from 2022 to 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 11,244 home loans totaling $2.9 billion in Ohio during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Release Statements Following Court Decision of Preliminary Injunction that Blocks Social Media Parental Notification Act

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted released the following statements after Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley, the United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, granted tech lobbying group NetChoice’s request for a preliminary injunction that stops the Social Media Parental Notification Act from being enforced. NetChoice represents Meta and other social media companies.

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Senators Vance & Brown Call on Biden Administration to Establish Voluntary Disease Registry for East Palestine Residents

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

“The residents of East Palestine deserve to know how this disaster has impacted their long-term health.”

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Ohio ranked 50th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

With $268,395 in home loans issued, Ohio ranked 50th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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“There's no scenario in which I would support Trump;” GOP US Senate hopeful Moreno was against Trump, before he was for him

By Buckeye Reporter News Service | Feb 16, 2024

After Hillary Clinton called supporters of Donald Trump a “basket of deplorables,” Ohio GOP U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno piled on.

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VA Purchase Loans in Ohio average $280,128 for Q4 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $280,128, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ohio ranked 14th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Ohio ranked 14th in VA home loans in 2023 with 11,244 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio in 2023 vs. 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 11,244 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $2.9 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 18.4% fewer purchase loans in Ohio for 2023 vs. 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Ohio for 2023 was 8,445 and totaled $2.3 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ohio Business Roundtable discusses state’s energy challenges

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Energy is essential for economic development in Ohio, according to a recent meeting held by the Ohio Business Roundtable (OBRT). The organization gathered executives to discuss the state's access to energy and emphasized the importance of ensuring it remains reliable and affordable.

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The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Compensate Property Owners for Regulatory Takings

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

The Buckeye Institute, a think tank based in Ohio, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to address the issue of compensating property owners for regulatory takings. Specifically, they are asking the Court to hear the case of El Papel v. Seattle and rule that the city of Seattle must compensate landlords for the temporary eviction ban imposed during the pandemic, even for non-paying renters.David C. Tryon, the director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of the takings clause in the U.S. Constitution, which states that the...

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The Buckeye Institute Reacts to Ohio Supreme Court Ruling in Its Important Municipal Income Tax Case

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 14, 2024

The Buckeye Institute, a public policy think tank based in Ohio, has expressed disappointment over the recent ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court in the case of Schaad v. Alder. The case, which was argued by Robert Alt, the president and CEO of The Buckeye Institute, challenged the expansion of municipal taxing authority in the city of Cincinnati.In his response to the ruling, Alt stated, "The court's ruling is disappointing. Local taxing authorities should be able to tax only within their own jurisdictions—where people live and actually perform the work. There will be other...

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Ohio Consumers’ Counsel's agency director testifies against House Bill 197

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 9, 2024

In a recent hearing before the Ohio House Public Utilities committee, Maureen Willis, a member of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, expressed concerns about HB 197, otherwise known as the community solar bill. According to Willis, who also serves as the agency director for the counsel, the potential benefits of this bill are overshadowed by its negative impacts on utility consumers.

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“What gun do you need to have a hundred bullets in it?” With moderate gun control stance, Moreno makes case for electability.

By Buckeye Reporter reports | Feb 8, 2024

GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Bernie Moreno didn’t receive the endorsement of Ohio’s largest pro-gun owner rights group. He likely preferred it that way.

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OBRT addresses property tax challenges before Joint Committee

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

This week, Nikki Cooper, the Director of Government Relations for OBRT, participated in a panel from the business community to testify before the Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform. The organization aims to advocate for policies that enhance Ohio's economic and workforce development while reducing barriers for businesses. They seek to foster an environment conducive to business investment and growth within the state as well as global competition.

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Governor DeWine Signs Bill Into Law

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bill into law: