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Ohio GOP mobilizes "Buckeye Battalion" for Trump, Moreno in upcoming election

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

COLUMBUS—Following a strong statewide call to action over the weekend, the Ohio Republican Party is formally deploying the “Buckeye Battalion,” an all-encompassing, coordinated field effort by the Ohio Republican Party, local Republican organizations, and candidates across Ohio to support Donald Trump, Bernie Moreno, and Republicans up and down the ballot in November.

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Biden calls for stricter gun control following son's conviction

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

On June 14, 2024, President Joe Biden delivered a speech demanding more gun control just hours after his son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on three counts of falsifying the background check form (ATF Form 4473) when purchasing a handgun. Speaking at Everytown for Gun Safety’s “Gun Sense University” in Washington, D.C., Biden reiterated his stance on gun control and made statements that have sparked controversy.

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Gallia County cell phone repairman indicted for downloading customers' private photos

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

A Gallia County man who worked for a cell phone repair business has been indicted after an investigation found that he downloaded private photos from his clients’ phones, including the phones of minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

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A closer look at bank failures in Ohio since 2012: 2 banks closed

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, two of which occurred in Ohio.

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Ottawa County nonprofit treasurer charged with stealing $60,000 meant for firefighters

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

(PORT CLINTON, Ohio) — An Ottawa County man has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation discovered he embezzled more than $60,000 from the Danbury Township Fire Fighters Association, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

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Ohio developer indicted on multiple felony charges involving elder exploitation

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

A Marion real estate developer was indicted on 15 felony counts related to business dealings, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

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Ohio GOP congratulates Michael Rulli on congressional victory

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio Republican Party has extended its congratulations to Congressman-elect Michael Rulli following his victory in the 6th Congressional District.

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Texas homeowner stops armed intruder with 'Hail Satan' knife

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

A homeowner in Taylor, Texas, successfully defended his residence from an armed intruder on a Monday night in late May. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Austin Sumpter of Thrall, was carrying a large knife inscribed with “Hail Satan” when he allegedly broke into the home.

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Ohio secures $27.7M from J&J settlement over talc product allegations

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 42 other attorneys general, has secured a $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over allegations related to the marketing of the company’s talc-containing baby powder and body powder products. Ohio will receive $27.7 million as part of this settlement.

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Critics accuse Senator Sherrod Brown of prioritizing political interests over Ohio voters

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

COLUMBUS—Since the beginning of the Biden Administration, Senator Sherrod Brown and President Joe Biden have faced criticism regarding their handling of issues such as border security and the economy. Critics argue that both have misrepresented these matters to the American public.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Ohio legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Ohio AG supports city's right to appeal firearm regulation block

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Attorney General Dave Yost has informed the Ohio Supreme Court that he supports the City of Columbus's right to appeal a preliminary injunction that blocks the enforcement of its firearm regulations. In his amicus brief, Yost emphasizes that while the State of Ohio opposes Columbus on the merits of additional firearms regulations, it strongly defends the city's right to appeal the preliminary injunction.

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Biden faces pressure over veteran gun rights amid new appropriations bill

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

In March, an appropriations rider corrected a longstanding practice by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of reporting beneficiaries to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as “mental defectives” prohibited from having guns, merely because they had been determined to need financial oversight. President Biden signed that provision into law, causing discontent among his anti-gun supporters who launched a campaign leveraging stereotypes about the beneficiaries and misrepresented the law. Consequently, the VA stopped its reporting, prompting demands...

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The Buckeye Institute responds to latest move by City of Columbus in gun case

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Columbus, OH – David C. Tryon, director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, issued a statement following the City of Columbus' filing in Doe v. Columbus with the Ohio Supreme Court.

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Podcast explores link between gun ownership and crime rates

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, available on Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms, recently released Episode 115. The episode addresses the contentious issue of whether an increase in gun ownership correlates with higher crime rates.

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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.