Buckeye Reporter

Columbus, OH – Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, shared insights on the recent job market developments in Ohio. According to Hederman, the state's unemployment rate and labor force participation rate remained stable in February, with Ohio's figures slightly outperforming the national averages.Hederman noted that while Ohio added 3,500 private-sector jobs in February, a comparison with the revised January data revealed a slower job growth trend than initially perceived. He...

La Rose: 'Bernie has my full support and endorsement'

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has his "full support" against Democrat U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. Moreno, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senator race in Ohio on March 19.

Brady United gun control debuts new lie

Joe Bartozzi, in an article published on March 22, 2024, criticizes Brady United president Kris Brown and her gun control activist allies for their deceptive tactics in promoting gun control. Bartozzi highlights Brown's use of false information and fear-mongering to push an anti-gun agenda.Bartozzi points out that Brown and her allies seem to prioritize spreading misinformation over supporting constitutional rights and law enforcement efforts to combat gun-related crimes. He accuses them of using lies to manipulate public opinion and coerce individuals into relinquishing...

Vance Legislation Seeks to End Chinese Currency Manipulation, Force Compliance With Financial Law

“If the Chinese Communist Party doesn’t want to play by American rules, they shouldn’t be allowed access to our financial markets.”

Governor DeWine Signs Executive Order Ahead of Total Solar Eclipse

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2024-04D to assure Ohioans the state is well-prepared for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, that will cross a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio.

Yost Secures $1.5 Million Settlement in Illegal Recycling Case

Baumann’s Recycling Center has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an environmental lawsuit centered on an illegal landfill operated by the company for nearly a decade, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today."I am committed to protecting Ohio’s environment from unlawful contamination," Yost said. "As an avid outdoorsman, I find it to be imperative that we leave a limited footprint for future generations."Yost’s office filed a consent order this morning in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court outlining the agreement, which is subject to the approval of Judge...

2024 YAP State Committee leadership announced

Ohio Farm Bureau has announced the leadership for the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee for the year 2024. According to the announcement, the committee will be led by a group of dedicated individuals from various counties in Ohio.Leading the committee are Luke and Kayla Durbin from Coshocton County, Tim and Sarah Terrill from Montgomery County, and Carly Fitz from Perry County. Luke and Kayla Durbin will serve as the Chaircouple, while Tim and Sarah Terrill will act as co-chairs. Carly Fitz will take on the role of secretary for the committee.This diverse...

Anti-gun Democrats Undermine Law Protecting Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

A partisan coalition of anti-gun congressional Democrats is seeking to undermine a law passed to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans, despite the provision having been openly negotiated, passed with bipartisan support, and signed into law by Joe Biden.In a March 13 letter to the Secretary of the VA, Denis McDonough, Rep. Mike Thompson, chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, along with 138 Democrat members of Congress, urged the VA to ignore or undermine the rider that prohibits reporting veterans to the federal background check database as...

Ohio Leads Brief Supporting Federalism in Texas Border Case

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general in urging a U.S. Appeals Court to uphold Texas’ right to enforce a state immigration law amid a challenge by the federal government.“States have a right to enforce their own laws – especially when federal inaction leads to a crisis like the one at the Southern border,” Yost said. “Ohioans shouldn’t have to pay the price for failed immigration policies.”In an amicus brief filed in United States v. Texas, the attorneys general take exception with a recent decision by a U.S. District Court...

Senator Vance Authors Legislation to Rebuild American Defense Industrial Base

Senator Vance’s legislation would identify the regulatory barriers that reduce America’s industrial capacity and develop a national strategy to remobilize defense production.

Ohio Power Siting Board to consider $1 billion solar farm in Madison County

A solar farm with a projected cost of $1 billion is set to be approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board on Thursday. The proposed site for the Oak Run Solar Project is approximately 25 miles west of Columbus, on land partially owned by Bill Gates. With an installed capacity of 800 megawatts, it would rank among the largest solar farms in the United States.

March Madness: Ohio represented by 37 basketball players in women’s NCAA tournament

Cincinnati has the most players of any city representing Ohio in the tournament.

Governor DeWine Signs Bills Into Law

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law

CEO of The Buckeye Institute Testifies Before Congress on Administrative State

Columbus, OH – The CEO of The Buckeye Institute, Robert Alt, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust. Alt highlighted the issues with government agencies adjudicating their own cases, noting the threats to civil liberties and traditional protections for defendants in federal courts.Alt emphasized the concerning statistics regarding agency adjudication, pointing out that agencies like the SEC have significantly higher success rates in their own hearings...

92% of BFA PAC-endorsed candidates win in 2024 Ohio primary

In the recent Ohio primary election, BFA PAC-endorsed candidates saw a significant success rate, with 92% of them emerging victorious. Among the triumphant candidates was Bernie Moreno, who secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. Moreno's win was attributed to various factors, including financial support, Trump's endorsement, and alleged interference by Democrats.According to unofficial results, one Democrat-aligned group reportedly invested $2.7 million in ads supporting Moreno. Despite this support, Democratic strategists view Moreno as the weakest...

Robert Alt Testifies Before Congress on Reforming the Administrative State

Robert Alt, president and chief executive officer of The Buckeye Institute, recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust. During his testimony, Alt highlighted the inherent problems that arise when government agencies adjudicate their own cases.In his submitted written testimony, Alt emphasized the unique threats to civil liberties that come with agency adjudication. He pointed out that government agency employees often act as "judge, investigator, and...

Senator Vance Introduces Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities From Receiving Housing Grants