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Surge in first-time gun ownership equals Florida’s population since 2020 election

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Gun control activists argue that increased gun ownership leads to more violence, asserting that firearms contribute to crime. However, recent data suggests a significant shift in public sentiment since the 2020 election, with over 22.3 million Americans becoming first-time gun owners—equivalent to the population of Florida.

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Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to protect public employees' First Amendment rights

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Columbus, OH – On Friday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Laird v. United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case. The institute contends that government unions should not use obscure and arbitrary opt-out windows to deny public employees their First Amendment rights or illegally deduct money from paychecks after employees have left the union.

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Analysis: Ohio one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 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.

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Supreme Court declines immediate review of Maryland assault weapons ban

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

On May 20, the Supreme Court of the United States denied certiorari in Bianchi v. Brown, a challenge to Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.” This denial has raised concerns among gun owners that the Supreme Court is allowing a broad ban on firearms to stand in Maryland. These concerns have been amplified by news coverage that mischaracterizes the denial as a decision on the merits of the case. Headlines such as "High court shoots down challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban" from Courthouse News have contributed to this misunderstanding.

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Ohio GOP criticizes Democratic leadership and policies in recent statement

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

On June 6, 2024, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou issued a statement criticizing the Democratic leadership and policies.

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New York Times launches interactive tool on proximity to gun violence

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

The New York Times has introduced an online, interactive tool designed to help readers understand the importance of self-defense, particularly in the home. The tool accompanies an article titled “This Is How Close We Live to Gun Violence,” which maps every homicide involving a firearm in the United States since 2020.

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AG Yost invites high-school students to join Teen Ambassador Board

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accepting applications for Yost’s Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Veteran faces criticism amid new role on Veterans Service Commission board

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

Orlando, a military veteran with a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Cincinnati and a law degree from Georgetown Law, is facing criticism from Democrats. Despite his extensive qualifications, some have questioned his ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

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Buckeye Institute honored for amicus brief challenging Chevron deference

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

The Buckeye Institute was honored by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) at the Third Annual Georgies for Best Amicus Curiae Brief for its amicus brief in Relentless v. U.S. Department of Commerce. The institute received the George Washington Award for its contribution to challenging the administrative state's abuse of civil liberties.

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Attorney General seeks injunction against Hebrew Union College book sales

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the sale of copies of the Talmud and other ancient books housed in Cincinnati’s Klau Library at Hebrew Union College.

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Gun control debate reignites after London café shooting injures four

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

On June 4, 2024, a drive-by shooting in London left four people injured, including a nine-year-old girl who is now in serious condition. The incident occurred while the victims were sitting in a café, and the attacker was reportedly on a motorcycle. This event has reignited discussions about the effectiveness of gun-control laws.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Ohio during May

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Ohio in May.

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Ohio ranks no. 4 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Ohio secured the forth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 85.5%.

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South Carolinian wrongly accused by ATF faces trauma despite cleared charges

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

On December 13, 2023, Bryan Montiea Wilson, a 33-year-old resident of West Columbia, South Carolina, began his workday at Harsco Rails as usual. However, the day took an unexpected turn when two men and a woman, identifying themselves as ATF agents but without showing badges, arrested him on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.

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Ohio: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Ohio in May

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Ohio in May.

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In Ohio, 458 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2024

Ohio registered 458 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Bernie Moreno Campaign: 'Thanks to the Biden-Brown open-border policies, schools are burdened with higher costs and educators are overwhelmed'

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

Reagan McCarthy, Communications Director for U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno of Ohio, stated that "open-border" policies are hurting schools in Ohio due to an increase in illegal migrant children overwhelming the education system. The Bernie Moreno Campaign shared its statement with the Buckeye Reporter on May 30.

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$230.9 million worth of pension holdings reported in Ohio for 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Ohio had $230.9 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

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

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Ohio experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of May 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Ohio experienced a 19.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.