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Yost urges Ohio counties to unite for property tax reform

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

Attorney General Dave Yost has called on county officials in Ohio to form a coalition aimed at reforming property taxes.

Buckeye Institute sues AFSCME over alleged improper wage deductions

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has initiated legal action against the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in a case concerning union wage deductions.

Ohio ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

With $284,691 in home loans issued, Ohio ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tips for safely walking dogs while armed

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

I walk my Boston terrier, Willa, several times a day.

NFIB reports steady small business optimism amid tax concerns

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for June, showing a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.

Ohio man sentenced for smuggling foreign body armor into US

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

Vall Iliev, a 70-year-old resident of Stow, Ohio, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Donald C. Nugent.

Husted visits manufacturers, healthcare centers, and honors military leader during statewide tour

By J. M. Stjohn | Jul 7, 2025

This week, U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited several locations across Ohio to meet with manufacturers, health care providers, and military leaders.

The Buckeye Institute seeks court backing against federal ban on home distilling

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

Five prominent policy organizations and public interest law firms have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in support of The Buckeye Institute's case, Ream v. U.S. Department of Treasury.

Nina Baloun appointed director of football operations at Bowling Green State University

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

Eddie George, head coach of the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) football program, has appointed Nina Baloun as the new Director of Football Operations and Chief of Staff.

Number of VA loans issued in Ohio increased by 73.9% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,542 home loans in Ohio, totaling $1.3 billion, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ohio steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024

By A. L. Albert | Jul 4, 2025

Ohio added at least one new clean energy policy or incentive in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

Ohio: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Ohio in June

By M. V. Gaines | Jul 4, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Devices companies from Ohio in June.

Independence Day reflections on freedom and constitutional rights

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 4, 2025

With Independence Day 2025 here, many people celebrate in various ways.

FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Ohio during June

By M. V. Gaines | Jul 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Ohio in June.

Ohio AG certifies title for proposed equal rights constitutional amendment

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has approved the petition title and summary for a proposed constitutional amendment named the "Ohio Equal Rights Amendment."

Ohio man receives half-century sentence for child exploitation offenses

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

Christopher M. Callaway, a 41-year-old resident of West Farmington, Ohio, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Gaughan handed down the sentence following Callaway's guilty plea in March to multiple...

Is UK leading US in changing suppressor regulations

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

President Donald Trump signed a new bill on July 4, which eliminates the $200 tax stamp fee for suppressors but keeps them regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 1,539 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Ohio during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 855 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ohio senators secure $1.3 billion for rural hospital funding

By J. L. Corona | Jul 2, 2025

Several rural Ohio health systems have sent a letter to Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio), expressing their appreciation for the senators' efforts in securing $1.3 billion in funding for Ohio’s rural hospitals through the One...