With $257,802 in issued loans, Ohio ranked 49th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.
The recent CBS debate on October 1 between Republican Senator JD Vance and Democratic Governor Tim Walz did not heavily focus on firearms and the Second Amendment. This topic has been largely overlooked in presidential debates, possibly due to moderators being aware of both Walz's and Vice President Kamala Harris's inconsistent stances on the issue.
Leah Curtis from Canal Winchester has been appointed as the associate general counsel for the Ohio Farm Bureau. In this new position, she will continue to offer advice to the Public Policy Department on legislative and regulatory matters. Additionally, she will oversee legal advocacy for the organization, aiming to provide strategic leadership on legal issues impacting Ohio Farm Bureau members.
A Marion County man, aged 46, has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for crimes involving minors. The announcement was made by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton.
The city of Okeechobee, Florida, recently faced scrutiny for adopting an ordinance that prohibited the sale of firearms and ammunition during Hurricane Helene. This measure also restricted firearm possession in public to law enforcement and military personnel. The ordinance was signed by Donald C. Hagan, Chief of the Okeechobee Police Department.
On Sept. 26, President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at “combatting emerging firearm threats.” The order will establish an “Emerging Firearms Threats Task Force,” which includes leadership from key federal departments and agencies.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a central Ohio home-improvement contractor, accusing the company and its owner of defrauding consumers. The suit was filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court against 1st Choice Renew and its owner, Aaron Cowans.
Attorney General Dave Yost inaugurated the first Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) in Sandusky, Ohio, emphasizing the significance of evolving police training to meet societal changes. The event saw over 500 peace officers participating in a two-day showcase of enhanced training and modern practices.
A year after a new "value first" pilot project was launched in 12 northwest Ohio county Farm Bureaus to test an alternative field staff structure, Ohio Farm Bureau is expanding this successful concept across 24 northwest Ohio counties.
A recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris by a national law enforcement group has sparked controversy and raised questions about the group's legitimacy and intentions. USA Today reported on Monday that "a group of national law enforcement leaders have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris weeks after the National Fraternal Order of Police backed former President Donald Trump."
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,861 home loans totaling $771.7 million in Ohio during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief in the case of Advance Colorado v. Griswold, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether Colorado's government-compelled ballot-language speech code infringes on First Amendment rights.
Minnesota Governor and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has taken a stance on gun control that appears to shift depending on his audience. This approach mirrors that of his running mate, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
As of August 2024, Ohio experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.