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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $71 million in investments 18 clean energy project across the country, including two projects in Ohio.

Buckeye Institute seeks SCOTUS intervention in Smith & Wesson v. Mexico

On May 22, 2024, The Buckeye Institute, in collaboration with Mountain States Legal Foundation, submitted an amicus brief in the case of Smith & Wesson v. Mexico. The brief urges the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and assert that Mexican officials cannot hold American companies accountable for drug cartel crimes within their borders.

Buckeye Institute suggests measures to ease property tax burden

Columbus, OH – On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute presented testimony before the Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform, offering several recommendations aimed at alleviating the property tax burden on Ohio residents.

Bath & Body Works reduces production time with Ohio-based beauty park

Bath & Body Works has transformed its production process by reshoring operations to a dedicated "beauty park" near Columbus, Ohio. This initiative allows the company to manufacture and distribute products in just 21 days, significantly reducing the previous three-month timeline. The park houses ten manufacturers across millions of square feet, employing 5,000 people during peak production.

Gift-card counterfeiter sentenced; AG Yost warns against consumer fraud

A Chinese citizen linked to a major gift-card counterfeiting operation targeting Coshocton-area consumers has been sentenced to four to six years in prison for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes American populism during Oxford Union debate

In recent elections, anti-gun Democrats have often been perceived as condescending towards opposition voters, labeling them as misguided and prejudiced. This sentiment was recently echoed by former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) during a debate at the Oxford Union Society in England on whether “populism is a threat to democracy.”

FERC requires states to expand transmission of renewable energy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has implemented a new rule mandating states to address transmission needs, driven by the expansion of renewable energy in the resource mix. The rule, adopted on May 13, includes "requirements addressing how transmission providers must conduct long-term planning for regional transmission."

Senate Candidate Moreno: 'Claiming the lives of thousands of Americans, fentanyl is the number-one drug-related threat to our nation'

Bernie Moreno, a U.S. Senate Candidate in Ohio, stated that fentanyl is entering the U.S. through the southern border and causing American deaths, dubbing it the "number-one drug-related threat." Moreno communicated this assertion to the Buckeye Reporter on May 21.

Current CDC report highlights this year's measles activity in Ohio as of week ending April 27

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 April 20.

Federal judge halts enforcement of new ATF private gun sales rule

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) faced another setback in a federal Texas district court. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the ATF, preventing the bureau from enforcing its new rule on who needs a federal firearms license (FFL) to sell a gun. The TRO applies specifically to members of Gun Owners of America (GOA), Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA), and Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL).

Shelby County Commissioners Court hold public hearing on Utility-Scale Wind/Solar Exclusion Zones

The Shelby County Commissioners Court convened a public hearing on May 16 to deliberate on the adoption of Utility-Scale Wind/Solar Exclusion Zones. These proposed zones are sanctioned under a clause in Ohio Senate Bill 52, which permits counties to exclude large-scale solar projects.

Indian Lake Against Solar announces meeting in opposition to the proposed Open Road Renewables solar farm

Community activists in the Indian Lakes region of Ohio have scheduled a meeting for May 29 to consolidate opposition against a proposed solar farm in the area. The announcement for the meeting was made on Facebook by organizer Aubrey Snapp, who stated, "Everyone needs to come so we can listen, learn, and figure out how to best fight this together!"

NRA-ILA files lawsuit against new Delaware gun purchase law

By Buckeye Reporter | May 20, 2024

On May 19, the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) announced a lawsuit challenging Delaware's newly implemented permit-to-purchase law. This law mandates that Delaware residents must secure a "Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit" prior to purchasing a handgun. The process of obtaining this permit involves an 11-part training course, which the applicant must complete at their own expense, among other requirements. The permit is valid for two years, and applicants must have completed the training course within the previous five years to qualify....

Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to address alleged discrimination in elite public schools

By Buckeye Reporter | May 20, 2024

On Monday, The Buckeye Institute, in collaboration with the Mountain States Legal Foundation, submitted an amicus brief in the case of Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence Corp. v. School Committee for the City of Boston. The organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case and put an end to what they describe as discrimination-by-proxy in elite public schools.

Ohio ranked 48th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

With $264,816 in home loans issued, Ohio ranked 48th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

The Buckeye Institute highlights rising hospital costs as a significant driver of healthcare prices

In a recent policy memo, The Buckeye Institute highlighted rising hospital costs as one of the most significant drivers of healthcare costs. Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, pointed out that hospital costs account for 30 percent of all healthcare spending.

Ohio ranks 13th in total VA home loans during Q1

Ohio ranked 13th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 2,612 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senate resolution seeks to block ATF's 'engaged in the business' rule