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Gun control advocates plan intensified efforts following Trump's reelection

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 11, 2024

Following Donald Trump's reelection as President and a Republican Senate majority, gun control advocacy groups have announced plans to intensify their efforts for stricter legislation.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 292 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 491 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Ohio increases from 2022 to 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Ohio in the fiscal year 2023 was $257,802, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Lt. Gov. Husted: 'Ohio is ready to work with President Trump to achieve the America First agenda'

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 8, 2024

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted said Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory marked a historic comeback, voicing strong support for Trump's “America First” agenda. Husted expressed readiness to collaborate on priorities such as bolstering border security, reducing inflation, and creating jobs across Ohio’s heartland.

Buckeye Institute files brief urging Supreme Court review of Oklahoma school choice cases

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

On November 7, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases: Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Ohio increases from Q2 to Q3

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $293,706, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Ohio among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Buckeye Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Buckeye Reporter shows that Ohio is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.