On June 28, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and overturned Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Columbus, OH – In the U.S. Supreme Court term that ended on July 1, 2024, The Buckeye Institute’s influence at the court was further cemented with numerous citations in the court’s ruling in Culley v. Marshall. Additionally, The Buckeye Institute, the U.S. Constitution, and liberty all scored important victories in seven cases before the high court.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the launch of a new training scenario for EMS workers, the fourth in a series of videos aimed at helping health-care professionals and first responders identify and respond to human trafficking situations.
Multiracial students comprised 6.1% of the Ohio school body in the 2022-23 school year, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Ohio during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $255,451, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today commended the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force for its dedication and effectiveness, following the recent conviction and sentencing of two individuals involved in child pornography and multiple arrests of alleged sex buyers.
An appeals court panel ruled on June 26 that Ohio's preemption laws on gun control are valid and that Cincinnati officials cannot disregard them. The three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals First Appellate District of Ohio overturned Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Jennifer Branch's September ruling, thereby maintaining the preemption law.
In United States v. Rahimi, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 21 upheld the federal prohibition on firearms possession by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders.
The mainly wet weather pattern in early spring caused the flow of water systems within the Western Lake Erie Basin to be above normal in March and April, creating what is considered a "mildly severe" algal bloom forecast by NOAA. The 2024 algal bloom is expected to have a severity index of 5, according to the final forecast from the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). This forecast, based on a 1 to 10 scale, uses an ensemble of different models, which consider phosphorus loading into Lake Erie during the spring and early summer.
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for an immediate stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) "good neighbor plan," which aims to regulate air pollution nationwide. The program, designed to protect downwind states from high levels of ozone pollution, is now on hold while litigation continues in lower courts.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost addressed the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, emphasizing the importance of protecting older residents from abuse and exploitation. The event, held at the Sharonville Convention Center, was attended by 160 advocates and professionals dedicated to elder protection.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent declaration that “gun violence” constitutes a “public health crisis” has sparked significant controversy, with some critics alleging it is a politically motivated move in an election year.