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News from February 2025

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Ohio: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Ohio, providing an average of $1,259 per capita to residents.

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Ohio BWC approves 6% rate cut benefiting small businesses

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Ohio's small business community has expressed approval for a recent decision by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to reduce rates by 6%.

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Lawmakers reintroduce bill safeguarding veterans' firearm ownership

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Legislation aimed at protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights has been reintroduced by key figures in the U.S. Congress.

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Johns Hopkins proposes treating gun ownership as privilege in new report

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

A report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has put forward a five-point plan to address gun violence.

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Tenth Circuit upholds federal gun ban for nonviolent felons

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently upheld a federal law that bans nonviolent felons from possessing firearms, despite arguments referencing a significant Supreme Court decision.

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Buckeye Institute challenges New York gun law in Supreme Court

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Antonyuk v. James, representing Project 21, a national network of black political, civic, and business leaders.

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Buckeye Institute challenges Corporate Transparency Act at U.S. Court of Appeals

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has filed its fourth amicus brief in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Bondi, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to uphold a district court's injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Sailor sentenced over legally owned semi-auto collectibles sparks controversy

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

In the early 1980s, several firearm companies released semi-automatic firearms that fired from an open bolt to meet customer demand.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Ohio employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Ohio submitted 45 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Ohio taxpayers lose $663 million due to unindexed tax brackets

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has released a policy memo highlighting the financial impact on Ohio taxpayers due to the suspension of inflation-indexed tax brackets.

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Buckeye Institute challenges New Jersey's subpoena on First Amendment grounds

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to quash a subpoena issued by the New Jersey attorney general against First Choice Women’s Resource Centers.

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Friends of NRA fundraiser in Columbus set for March 1

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Registration is open for the Friends of NRA annual fundraiser, which supports the NRA Foundation.

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Ohio Department of Transportation announces Blaine Bridge rehabilitation project

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the Blaine Hill Arches of Memory Rehabilitation Project, aimed at rebuilding the historic U.S. Route 40 bridge in Belmont County, Ohio.

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Thomas Massie shares views on foreign policy and personal anecdotes

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie commented on international affairs via Twitter on February 20-22, expressing support for the current administration's stance on Ukraine while also sharing light-hearted content from his congressional office activities

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Federal funding shifts challenge anti-gun research under Trump administration

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

The reelection of President Donald Trump has influenced the landscape of federal funding for gun-related research.

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Cell phone repairman pleads guilty to downloading nude photos from customers

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

A man from Gallia County has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to downloading nude photos from customers' phones while working at a cell phone repair business.

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Potential EMP attack could cripple U.S., warns expert

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

A recent report by Fox News highlights the potential threat of a nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, which could severely impact the U.S. electrical grid and other critical infrastructure for an extended period.

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Thomas Massie discusses senior tax relief and COVID-19 vaccine concerns

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie addressed various issues through social media posts dated February 18 and February 19, 2025.

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Jim Jordan addresses veteran's legacy and questions federal spending

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Rep. Jim Jordan tweeted on February 19 about the passing of WWII veteran Roy Sees and raised concerns over federal spending transparency among Democrats in subsequent posts that day

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Eighth Circuit limits firearm ban for some unlawful drug users

By Buckeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has narrowed the federal government's blanket prohibition on firearm possession by illegal drug users, including those who use marijuana legally under state law.