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Ohio Education: 91,436 multiracial students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 30, 2024

Multiracial students comprised 6.1% of the Ohio school body in the 2022-23 school year, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Ohio declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Ohio during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $255,451, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Ohio companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 31 inspections at 29 Food and Cosmetics companies from Ohio in the first quarter of 2024.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Ohio in 2022-23 school year?

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 29, 2024

The number of Hispanic students enrolled in Ohio schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Analysis: Black students comprised 14.9% of Ohio student body in 2022-23 school year

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

The number of Black students enrolled in Ohio schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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There were 45,295 Asian students enrolled in Ohio schools in 2022-23 school year

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

The number of Asian students enrolled in Ohio schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Ohio voter rolls

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Human trafficking task force lauded for successful convictions and arrests

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today commended the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force for its dedication and effectiveness, following the recent conviction and sentencing of two individuals involved in child pornography and multiple arrests of alleged sex buyers.

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Ohio appeals court blocks Cincinnati's gun laws under state preemption rule

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

An appeals court panel ruled on June 26 that Ohio's preemption laws on gun control are valid and that Cincinnati officials cannot disregard them. The three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals First Appellate District of Ohio overturned Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Jennifer Branch's September ruling, thereby maintaining the preemption law.

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Ohio Education: 818 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

The number of American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Ohio schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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NRA responds to Supreme Court ruling on United States v. Rahimi

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 27, 2024

In United States v. Rahimi, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 21 upheld the federal prohibition on firearms possession by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders.

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Forecast for 2024 Lake Erie algal bloom released

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 27, 2024

The mainly wet weather pattern in early spring caused the flow of water systems within the Western Lake Erie Basin to be above normal in March and April, creating what is considered a "mildly severe" algal bloom forecast by NOAA. The 2024 algal bloom is expected to have a severity index of 5, according to the final forecast from the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). This forecast, based on a 1 to 10 scale, uses an ensemble of different models, which consider phosphorus loading into Lake Erie during the spring and early summer.

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Supreme Court halts EPA's 'good neighbor plan' amid legal challenges

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 27, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for an immediate stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) "good neighbor plan," which aims to regulate air pollution nationwide. The program, designed to protect downwind states from high levels of ozone pollution, is now on hold while litigation continues in lower courts.

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Ohio AG highlights efforts on elder abuse awareness at annual conference

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost addressed the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, emphasizing the importance of protecting older residents from abuse and exploitation. The event, held at the Sharonville Convention Center, was attended by 160 advocates and professionals dedicated to elder protection.

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Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis amid political scrutiny

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent declaration that “gun violence” constitutes a “public health crisis” has sparked significant controversy, with some critics alleging it is a politically motivated move in an election year.

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Recreational pot sales may impact gun ownership due to federal laws

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

Ohio voters last fall approved state Issue 2 to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older, and several media outlets have reported in recent days that those sales are soon to begin. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received hundreds of applications and has issued dozens of provisional licenses.

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Ohio's public pensions receive $9 million in contributions for 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Ohio had received $9 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Buckeye Institute urges court to block SEC climate control rule

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the case of Iowa v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to reject a new SEC rule mandating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. The Institute argues that this rule exceeds the SEC’s Congressional authority and could have severe economic repercussions for American farmers and families.

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The Buckeye Institute challenges SEC gag rule in federal court

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

Columbus, OH – On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Powell v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, urging the court to overturn the SEC’s gag rule that prohibits Americans who settle a case with the SEC from discussing it publicly.

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Buckeye Institute challenges labor rule on independent contractors in federal court

By Buckeye Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

Columbus, OH – On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Frisard’s Transportation v. U.S. Department of Labor with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, urging the court to overturn a rule by the U.S. Department of Labor that mandates independent contractors into employment situations they may not desire.