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Pam Bondi discusses gun control stance during AG confirmation hearing

Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, expressed her willingness to collaborate with Democrats on gun control during her confirmation hearing.

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

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Chilean nationals indicted for burglary spree in Southwest Ohio

An investigation by the Southwest Ohio Burglary Task Force has resulted in the arrest and indictment of four Chilean nationals accused of conducting a series of burglaries in affluent neighborhoods.

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

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Missouri and Colorado representatives propose bill to abolish ATF

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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Buckeye Institute files amicus briefs in key Michigan property rights cases

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has filed amicus briefs in two significant property rights cases, Jackson v. Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative and Yono v. Ingham County, at the request of the Michigan Supreme Court.

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California's strict gun laws linked to higher victimization rates

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

Different states in the U.S. have varying approaches to gun regulations and civil rights, according to Rob Morse, a writer on gun rights issues.

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Ohio implements new rules for signature protection

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

New consumer protections have been implemented in Ohio to prevent the unauthorized use of signatures, according to Attorney General Dave Yost.

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Firearms industry defends First Amendment rights amid legal challenges

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, alongside Safari Club International, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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Buckeye Institute files suit against OAPSE over alleged illegal wage deductions

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has initiated legal proceedings on behalf of Matthew Sheldon, a resident of Carrollton, Ohio.

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Former VFW quartermaster sentenced for theft in central Ohio

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post has been sentenced to repay over $35,000 after being found guilty of theft.

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Truck drivers file lawsuit over gun permit recognition across state lines

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

On January 7, two interstate commercial truck drivers initiated legal action in the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota.

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Buckeye Institute suggests eight reforms for Ohio's higher education system

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

In a recent report titled "Transforming Higher Education in Ohio: Reforms Needed Today to Prepare for Tomorrow," The Buckeye Institute has proposed eight policy reforms aimed at improving Ohio's higher education system.

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Ohio sues U.S. Gypsum over sinkholes threatening State Route 2

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal proceedings against the United States Gypsum Company (USG) for failing to maintain underground mines, which led to dangerous sinkholes near State Route 2 in Ottawa County.

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Fifth Circuit overturns gun conviction linked to marijuana use

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, covering Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, reversed a conviction on January 6 related to firearm possession by an individual identified as an "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled...

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Registration opens for CMP's 2025 Junior Rifle Camps nationwide

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) 2025 Junior Rifle Camps.

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Attorney General Yost honors Ben Espy's legacy after funeral services

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

Attorney General Dave Yost has paid tribute to Ben Espy, a former state Senate Minority Leader and Columbus City Council member, following his funeral services.

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Ohio Attorney General highlights anti-human trafficking efforts in 2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 11, 2025

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has reflected on the efforts made in 2024 to combat human trafficking across the state.

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Miami Valley task force seizes 10 kilograms of cocaine in major bust

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

A significant narcotics operation in Ohio has led to the seizure of 10 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of a suspect, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck.

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Buckeye Institute challenges Corporate Transparency Act at Supreme Court

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

The Buckeye Institute has filed its third amicus brief in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the Biden administration's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Ohio hunters check over 13k deer during muzzleloader season

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

Hunters in Ohio reported checking 13,476 white-tailed deer during the state's muzzleloader hunting season from January 4 to 7, according to a release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

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2023: Ohio ranks 11th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $11,601,261

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Ohio received $11,601,261 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 11th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).