Buckeye Reporter

A federal grand jury has indicted two men on charges of defrauding elderly residents in Northeast Ohio.

Buckeye Institute supports HB335 for Ohio's comprehensive property tax reform

The Buckeye Institute recently presented its testimony to the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee regarding Ohio House Bill 335.

Summa Health sale conditionally approved by Ohio Attorney General

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has given conditional approval for the sale of Summa Health to Health Assurance Transformation LLC (HATCo), a subsidiary of General Catalyst.

Ohio begins $274M expansion of U.S. Route 33 in Athens and Meigs Counties

State and local officials, along with representatives from Kokosing Construction, gathered with the Ohio Department of Transportation on June 16 to commence construction on a U.S. 33 expansion project in Athens and Meigs Counties.

Safety project begins at Athens County intersection with RCUT installation

A project to enhance safety at an intersection in Athens County is scheduled to start on May 27.

VA provides 3,920 home loans in Ohio totaling $1.1 billion in Q4 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,920 home loans totaling $1.1 billion in Ohio during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Ohio this year escalate as of week ending June 14

By M. D. Cox | Jun 17, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Ohio for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending June 7.

Attorneys general challenge court ruling on gambling loophole

A coalition of 36 attorneys general, co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, is challenging a federal court decision that could open a loophole for unregulated gambling.

Buckeye Institute releases roadmap for Ohio’s 2025 budget negotiations

The Buckeye Institute has released its "Keep, Cut, Change" recommendations as Ohio's Budget Conference Committee begins deliberations on the state's biennial budget.

Ohio lawmakers introduce bills opposed by Buckeye Firearms Association

On June 16, Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) expressed opposition to a series of new legislative proposals in Ohio.

Ohio sees 2,749 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Ohio submitted 2,749 H-1B petitions during 2024.

Purdue Pharma reaches $7.4 billion settlement over opioid crisis

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Attorney General Dave Yost has announced that 49 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.

Ohio legislators advance bills supporting firearm safety measures

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 15, 2025

Ohio lawmakers are moving forward with several firearms-related bills, gaining support from the Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA).

VA provides 2,351 home purchase loans in Ohio in Q4 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

There were 2,351 VA home purchase loans issued in Ohio in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $710 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

NRA challenges lifetime gun ban for nonviolent felons at Supreme Court

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

The National Rifle Association, along with the Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, and FPC Action Foundation, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal lifetime ban on firearms possession by...

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Ohio increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Ohio in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $302,003, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ohio: Veterinary companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Ohio in Q1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Veterinary companies from Ohio in the first quarter of 2025.

New podcast series explores Ohio's phosphorus legacy

As summer approaches, attention shifts to the Western Lake Erie Basin to observe the extent of the anticipated algal bloom.

Ohio updates police training curriculum effective July 2025

Ohio is set to implement significant changes to its law enforcement training, with a new curriculum being introduced in July 2025.

Citigroup revises firearm sales policy amid legislative efforts