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Former Columbus Zoo CEO pleads guilty to multiple felonies ahead of trial

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

(DELAWARE, Ohio) — The former chief executive officer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium entered a plea of guilty today ahead of his trial date, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

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Analysis: 'Hyper-partisan' voter data group ERIC has 26 states rejecting membership, including Ohio

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

A total of 26 states, including Ohio, have rejected or withdrawn membership from a nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Buckeye Reporter.

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Clark County GOP Executive Director Chu on Haitian immigration: ‘There has to be a reason why they chose Clark County’

By Buckeye Reporter reports | Jul 22, 2024

The influx of Haitian illegal immigrants into Clark County, Ohio has sparked controversy and raised concerns among local officials and community leaders.

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California begins tracking firearms credit card use amid privacy concerns

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Two years ago, California officials apologized after a leak of private personal information of concealed carry permit holders. The sensitive data included names, dates of birth, gender, race, driver's license numbers, and addresses. It also revealed the type of permit issued, indicating if the holder was a member of law enforcement or a judge.

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Ohio GOP calls for Biden's immediate resignation following withdrawal announcement

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Today, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou released a statement regarding the announcement that Joe Biden will no longer run for President in 2024.

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Buckeye Institute challenges Biden's drug price controls as unconstitutional

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the cases of Bristol Myers Squibb v. Becerra and Janssen Pharmaceuticals v. Becerra, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to declare that the Biden administration's price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act are unconstitutional and ineffective in curbing inflation.

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Final defendant charged in Columbus Zoo fraud investigation

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

A former purchasing assistant for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was charged today with theft, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

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Ohio's job market sees decline as unemployment rises

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

Columbus, OH – 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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Buckeye Institute appeals to Ohio Supreme Court over union wage theft case

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

The Buckeye Institute has filed an appeal in the case of Darling v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) with the Ohio Supreme Court. The organization is seeking a ruling that confirms Ohio’s lower courts, rather than the State Employment Relations Board (SERB), have jurisdiction over cases where public employees allege their employers have illegally deducted money from their paychecks for union dues.

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New study finds no link between concealed carry laws and increased gun theft

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

Gun-control groups campaign against right-to-carry laws by claiming that guns carried in public pose a substantial threat to public safety and that concealed carry permitting laws lead to more violent crime. Giffords, for instance, alleges that “the dangers of permissive public carry laws” include an increase in gun thefts and “other undesirable outcomes,” with no counterbalancing public safety benefits.

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Owner sentenced for medicaid fraud involving home health care agency

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 18, 2024

The owner of a home health care agency found guilty of Medicaid fraud was sentenced today in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

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Eighth Circuit panel rules Minnesota young-adult carry ban unconstitutional

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 18, 2024

A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued a unanimous 27-page ruling declaring Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry by young adults unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This decision marks a victory for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners.

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Linda Walker discusses J.D. Vance nomination on Cam & Co podcast

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

Buckeye Firearms Association Board President Linda Walker appeared on the Cam & Co podcast with Cam Edwards to discuss Donald Trump's announcement of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as the Vice Presidential nominee.

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Ohio AG announces reindictment over alleged $72M investor fraud scheme

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

Managers of a Lucas County investment firm accused of deceiving and defrauding investors in a decade-long scheme have been reindicted on multiple felonies as part of a multi-year investigation and prosecution, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

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VA resists compliance with proposed pro-gun legislation

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

Earlier this month, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the House Veterans Affairs Committee held a legislative hearing on several proposed bills that would alter procedures and standards for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA, established by Congress, operates under statutes that guide and fund its activities.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Ohio during Q2

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Drugs companies from Ohio in the second quarter of 2024.

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Ohio Attorney General comments on J.D. Vance as Vice President nominee

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a statement today regarding the selection of Senator J.D. Vance as President Trump's running mate.

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Buckeye Firearms Association announces 'Built for Heroes' raffle with $5,000 prize package

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The Buckeye Firearms Association has announced a raffle featuring a $5,000 prize package titled "Built for Heroes." The raffle is exclusively open to Ohio residents aged 21 or older.

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Ohio AG rejects petition summary over missing title

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the petition summary of an untitled proposed constitutional amendment intended to add an article and a section to the Ohio Constitution. The summary, which seeks to repeal constitutional immunities and defenses in cases alleging civil-rights violations by governmental units and public employees, was submitted on July 5.

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Buckeye Institute files second brief against Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

On July 15, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted its second amicus brief in the case of Alaska v. U.S. Department of Education, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the matter. The brief argues that President Biden's SAVE program, which aims to transfer student loan debt to taxpayers, exceeds the legal authority of the Secretary of Education and was adopted improperly.