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AOC inadvertently acknowledges modern sporting rifle is 'common

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris recently called for the renewal of the assault weapons ban, posting on X, “Congress must renew the assault weapons ban.” This demand aligns with ongoing efforts by gun control advocates to restrict modern sporting rifles (MSRs), such as AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. Despite these efforts, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the expired 1994 ban did not reduce crime, and ownership of MSRs has surged.

Ohio AG's special prosecutions team secures convictions in rape cases

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The Special Prosecutions Section of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office secured justice in two sexual assault cases this week, underscoring the prosecutorial expertise provided to local law enforcement agencies across Ohio.

FDA Inspection: What type of Ohio companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Ohio in July.

Congressional hearing on Trump rally shifts focus to gun control debate

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

On August 1, 2024, during a U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing, Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) used the platform to address his concerns about firearms in America. The session primarily focused on security measures following a failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to reaffirm federal property boundary precedent

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the case of Fiehler v. Mecklenburg, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and assert that states lack the authority to alter federally established property boundaries. The filing was made on Wednesday.

The Buckeye Institute urges Ohio Supreme Court against new appeal rule in gun case

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed its brief with the Ohio Supreme Court in Doe v. Columbus, urging the court to reject attempts by the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio to establish a new rule that would “allow the government to always immediately appeal a preliminary injunction that prevents enforcement of a statute or ordinance.”

The Buckeye Institute files amicus brief challenging California's ammunition purchase restrictions

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

Columbus, OH – On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Rhode v. Bonta, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm that California cannot selectively protect constitutional rights.

Paralympic shooter faces social media restrictions amid big-tech firearm content policies

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

In recent years, big tech has expanded its control over public discourse, with platforms like YouTube and Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) imposing restrictions on firearms-related content.

Ohio AG rejects petition over insufficient signatures

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the summary of a proposed constitutional amendment titled “Homestead and Personal Property” due to an insufficient number of verified voter signatures.

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In Ohio, 459 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

Ohio registered 459 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Six individuals indicted for counterfeit money scheme across Northwest Ohio

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

Six individuals aged between 20 and 23 have been indicted on charges of producing and circulating counterfeit money, according to an announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Williams County Prosecutor Katherine Zartman.

Buckeye Institute appeals ruling in Cincinnati union wage dispute

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

The Buckeye Institute filed an appeal on Tuesday against a State Employment Relations Board (SERB) decision in the case of Littlejohn v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The appeal, submitted to the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, requests the court to instruct the government and its unions to cease deducting money from employees' paychecks after they have resigned from the union.

Kamala Harris’ stance on gun control raises concerns among gun owners

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

Since President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race on July 21, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Buckeye Institute helps secure victory for small business owners

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

The Buckeye Institute has secured a significant nationwide victory for small business owners and their employees. After more than a year, the Biden administration abandoned its appeal of a rule that threatened the franchise business model in America.

Former leader of Scioto Valley Realtor group indicted for alleged embezzlement

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

A former executive officer of the Scioto Valley Association of Realtors has been indicted by a Ross County grand jury on two felony counts related to theft from the organization, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Podcast addresses Hollywood's inaccuracies in firearm depictions

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, hosted on Podbean and available on platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, has released a new episode addressing common misconceptions about firearms in Hollywood productions. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast to stay updated with every episode.

Harris set to challenge Trump amid strong stance on gun control

By Buckeye Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The forces urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential campaign have prevailed. Attention now shifts to Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to become the Democratic nominee at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. She will likely face Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump in November.