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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Ohio in March.

Tax Revenue Analysis: Ohio collects $5.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax during Q3 2023

Ohio collected $5.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 14.4% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

SIG M400 V2 Don't "TREAD" On Me Raffle - $3,010 Prize Package

Ohio residents 21 years or older have the opportunity to participate in the SIG M400 V2 Don't "TREAD" On Me Raffle, offering a prize package worth $3,010. The raffle, organized to support the Buckeye Firearms Association, features a variety of firearms and accessories for enthusiasts.The inspiration behind the rifle's name, the TREAD, comes from the iconic yellow flag of the American Revolution with the words "Don't Tread on Me." The M400 TREAD V2 is an optics-ready, aluminum frame rifle with features like a 16" stainless steel barrel, ambidextrous controls, and a Magpul...

The Buckeye Institute Urges Focus on Building 21st Century Workforce in Higher Ed Capital Budget

Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy memo advocating for a strategic shift in higher education capital budget spending to prioritize the development of a 21st-century workforce. Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of directing funds towards essential educational infrastructure in public universities.Lawson's recommendations are clear: capital budget requests should be allocated solely for buildings necessary for student education, including construction, maintenance, demolition, and repurposing....

Grant Funding Available to Aid Ohio Courts in Reporting Criminal Data to BCI: Yost's Office Earmarks $2.45 Million for Local Improvements

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the availability of $2.45 million in federal grant money aimed at aiding Ohio courts in reporting criminal data to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). Yost emphasized the importance of ensuring the state's criminal-records database is accurate and up-to-date, stating, "Every Ohioan must be able to trust that our background check system is as comprehensive and current as possible."The National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP), which has been instrumental in enhancing the...

Ohio's combined tax revenues down 12.7% from Q4 to Q1 2024

Ohio collected $8.7 billion in combined tax revenues during the first quarter of 2024.

Ohio: Devices companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Ohio in March

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Devices companies from Ohio in March.

In a Victory for AG Yost and 20 Colleagues, Court Rules That Emissions Rule Constitutes Federal Overreach

A federal judge in Kentucky has declared the Federal Highway Administration’s Emissions Rule unlawful, agreeing with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 20 of his counterparts that the restrictions both exceed the authority Congress granted the Agency and encroach on the authority of the states.“It is my duty to defend the constitutional balance of power and ensure that the voices of Ohioans are not silenced by federal overreach,” Yost said. “The Emissions Rule is just one of many attempts by the Biden administration to circumvent the legislative process and limit states’...

SCOTUS Examines Government 'Blacklists'

The Supreme Court recently focused on oral arguments in National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo, No. 22-842, a case concerning government officials using their regulatory authority for a "blacklisting campaign" against entities like the NRA. The NRA emphasized that individuals should not have firearms if they are deemed dangerous, stating that "any suggestion otherwise is offensive and wrong."Regarding the "No Fly List," which is central to the "No Fly, No Buy" gun control proposal, the NRA highlighted concerns about the lack of transparency and due process. They...

Inflation in Ohio lower than national average as of March 2024

As of March 2024, Ohio experienced an 18.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

Q1 2024: Ohio's combined tax revenues down 12.7% since Q4 2023

Ohio collected $8.7 billion in total tax revenues during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FDA Inspection: What type of Ohio companies were under most scrutiny during March?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Ohio in March.

The Buckeye Institute Advocates for Policy Solutions Harnessing AI to Improve Healthcare

Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has released a new report titled "A Healthcare World Reimagined: How Big Government Threatens Healthcare AI and What to Do About It," offering policy solutions and regulatory changes to leverage artificial intelligence for enhancing healthcare services.In the report, The Buckeye Institute authors Rea S. Hederman Jr. and Logan Kolas highlight the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. They emphasize that AI can improve healthcare services for physicians, hospital systems, and patients by sorting, managing, and analyzing...

Winners, Losers, Drama, and Dirty Tricks in Ohio's Primary Election

In the latest episode of the Keep and Bear Radio podcast, the focus is on the recent primary election in Ohio, where 92% of BFA PAC-endorsed candidates emerged victorious. The narrator highlights the success of these candidates, stating, "92% of BFA PAC-endorsed candidates win in the 2024 Ohio Primary Election."The podcast delves into the intense competition in the U.S. Senate race, which not only attracted national attention but also involved significant financial contributions and underhanded tactics. The narrator points out, "The U.S. Senate race attracts national...

Report: Ohio’s Capital-Punishment System Remains Unworkable

Attorney General Dave Yost has reiterated the need for Ohio's elected leaders to address the state's capital-punishment system, calling it "unworkable." The release of the "2023 Capital Crimes Report" highlights the inefficiencies and delays within the system, with Yost stating, "No criminal penalty – capital or otherwise – should carry an empty promise of justice."According to the report, since Ohio's death-penalty law was enacted in 1981, 336 people have received a combined 341 death sentences, but only 56 sentences have been carried out. The state's last execution took...

Ex-School Resource Officer Indicted for Sexual Battery