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Thursday, November 7, 2024

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Buckeye Reporter | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 25 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 54 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation launches Growing Tomorrow Grant

By Buckeye Reporter | May 16, 2024

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has launched the Growing Tomorrow Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting new or early-stage agricultural businesses. The grant is designed to inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs. It seeks to promote innovative solutions to challenges facing the agricultural sector and foster a broader understanding of farming's impact on our nation and communities.

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VA provides 1,983 home purchase loans in Ohio in Q1

By Buckeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

There were 1,983 VA home purchase loans issued in Ohio in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $545.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 2,612 home loans in Ohio totaling $691.7 million in Q1

By Buckeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,612 home loans totaling $691.7 million in Ohio during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nate Like elected to Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Trustees

By Buckeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

Nate Like, a resident of Hamler, has been elected to the board of trustees of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In his role as a trustee, Like will represent Farm Bureau members from Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties. His responsibilities will also include helping to govern the state's largest farm and food organization.

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Ohio AG introduces VR trainings for statewide law enforcement

By Buckeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the launch of a series of immersive virtual reality (VR) trainings for law enforcement across the state. The initiative is part of the office's commitment to leveraging advanced technology for peace officers.

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Gun control politics: The dismissal of American gun owners

By Buckeye Reporter | May 15, 2024

In the current political climate, it is evident that gun control advocates have more than just firearms in their crosshairs. Two other significant hurdles to civilian disarmament have been identified: the Second Amendment and gun owners themselves.

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Ohio AG Yost calls for reversal of federal funding cuts to VOCA

By Buckeye Reporter | May 14, 2024

Addressing nearly 1,000 victim advocates at the annual Two Days in May conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to reverse the 41% cut to federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA).

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Ohio Commission approves task force's recommendations for police training

By Buckeye Reporter | May 14, 2024

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) has unanimously endorsed the recommendations of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Police Training. This move marks a significant advancement in the transformation of law enforcement training in Ohio.

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Ninth Circuit panel vacates conviction, cites Second Amendment rights

By Buckeye Reporter | May 14, 2024

On May 9, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a split decision, vacating the conviction of Steven Duarte for violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). This federal law makes it illegal for any person to possess a firearm if they have been convicted of an offense punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year.

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Podcast reveals alleged duplicity of gun rights group '97Percent

By Buckeye Reporter | May 13, 2024

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, hosted on Podbean and available on multiple platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio among others, recently shed light on a controversial issue. In episode 114, the focus was on a group called 97Percent. This organization presents itself as a Second Amendment advocate but supports various gun control measures including “assault weapon” bans, magazine bans, bump-stock bans, red-flag laws and even permits to own guns.

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Ohio AG releases statement on slain Euclid police officer

By Buckeye Reporter | May 12, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has released a statement concerning the tragic death of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday evening.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Ohio declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Buckeye Reporter | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $274,973, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Buckeye Institute challenges legality of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

By Buckeye Reporter | May 10, 2024

On Friday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in the case of Kansas v. Biden at the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The institute challenged the legality of the Biden administration's latest student debt cancellation program, arguing that it surpasses the legal authority of the secretary of education. It also contended that the program is arbitrary and capricious, and was adopted in a procedurally improper manner.

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Ohio Attorney General announces indictment in high-profile poaching case

By Buckeye Reporter | May 10, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, representing the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, has announced the indictment of a Wilmington man for poaching an 18-point antlered white-tailed deer. The accused, Christopher J. Alexander, allegedly unlawfully harvested the deer on Nov. 9, 2023.

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RFK Jr secures spot on Ohio ballot despite radical policies

By Buckeye Reporter | May 10, 2024

This week, RFK Jr's campaign announced that they have gathered enough signatures to secure a spot on the Ohio ballot. This development may be seen as positive news for Democrats leaning towards the far-left who are seeking an alternative to Joe Biden's administration. However, it should be noted that RFK Jr's policy positions remain firmly on the radical end of the spectrum.

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Firearms industry contributes over $17 billion to wildlife restoration fund

By Buckeye Reporter | May 10, 2024

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, has announced that firearm and ammunition manufacturers have contributed over $17 billion in total excise tax to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since 1937. Adjusted for inflation, this amount exceeds $27.38 billion.

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Rep. Tracy Richardson on proposed solar farm: 'I support the concerns of my residents'

By Buckeye Reporter | May 9, 2024

Ohio Representative Tracy Richardson stated that the Pleasant Township community "truly came together" to voice their concerns about the proposed Chestnut Solar farm "in front of representatives from the Power Siting Board." Richardson made these comments on Facebook following her attendance at a hearing held on April 29.

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Buckeye Institute Successfully Challenges Cleveland's Taxation of Out-of-State Remote Worker

By Buckeye Reporter | May 9, 2024

The Buckeye Institute won a significant victory for its client Dr. Manal Morsy in Morsy v. Gentile (previously Morsy v. Dumas). The City of Cleveland abandoned its appeal in the case and agreed to 1) fully refund the taxes that were illegally taken from Dr. Morsy, 2) pay the interest owed to her according to Cleveland City Ordinance, and 3) reimburse her court costs.

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26 states challenge ATF's new firearm rule in three separate lawsuits

By Buckeye Reporter | May 9, 2024

On May 1, a total of 26 states filed three separate lawsuits against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) new rule that redefines who is “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms. The National Rifle Association (NRA) had previously warned that this rule could potentially criminalize tens of thousands of law-abiding citizens for exercising their constitutional rights by selling even a single firearm.