In New York state, all gun and ammunition retail sales must now go through a New York State (NYS) background check. In most other states, FBI NICS system checks are instant and done at no charge. However, New York’s governor insists that all background checks in the state go through the New York State Police System, with a $9 charge for each transaction and a $2.50 charge for each ammunition purchase.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a response supporting the objections of four parties seeking more time to facilitate the purchase and avoid the closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and two Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital service locations.
The Harris-Walz administration's 2024 Democratic Party Platform, titled "Protecting Communities & Tackling the Scourge of Gun Violence," outlines several gun control measures. These include universal background checks, bans on "assault weapons" and standard-capacity magazines, mandatory safe-storage laws, the repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, increased red-flag laws, and additional funding for the ATF, FBI, and CDC.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a response to the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU) appeal against Ohio’s trial court decision upholding the state's ban on medical interventions aimed at transitioning the sex or gender of minors.
With the release of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform, the national Democratic Party has reaffirmed its stance on gun control. Notably absent from the platform is any mention of the Second Amendment, which has been a part of previous platforms.
Ohio Farm Bureau is showcasing innovative agricultural technology solutions and cutting-edge research at this year’s Farm Science Review from September 17-19 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London. Located at the corner of Beef Street and Friday Avenue, the Ohio Farm Bureau building will host the AgTech Innovation Hub, a unique partnership among Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Nationwide; and Ohio Farm Bureau. Also included in the building is Razor Tracking, an innovative ag fleet and asset management system based out...
As of July 2024, Ohio experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.
The 14th annual Cultivating a Cure, an event created to support cancer treatment and prevention research, welcomed nearly 350 attendees and raised an event record-breaking $156,485 for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) and The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrels, doves, and specific waterfowl open in early September. Archers can look forward to white-tailed deer hunting beginning later in the month.
The iconic 1980s TV ad for Wendy’s burgers had three gray-haired ladies famously asking, “Where’s the beef?” in a jab at competitors McDonald’s and Burger King.
The 10th Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) convened this week in Geneva, Switzerland. While the event marked the treaty's 10th anniversary since its entry into force, some saw it as an opportunity to reflect on President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from its obligations under the treaty in 2019.
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge David Young issued a ruling today enjoining Ohio’s laws requiring informed consent and a 24-hour waiting period for abortions.
An investigation by the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project has revealed that billionaire philanthropists Laura and John Arnold are funding research to support anti-gun policies. The Arnolds, through their organization Arnold Ventures and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, have been providing millions of dollars annually to colleges, universities, think tanks, and other groups for research promoting gun control.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with attorneys general from 15 other states, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over an executive action by the Biden administration that seeks to grant amnesty to illegal aliens. The lawsuit targets the department's recent "parole-in-place" program, which aims to provide amnesty to 1.3 million illegal aliens who have certain family members in the United States.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against First Premier Home Warranty and its owner, alleging deceptive business practices that have adversely affected Ohio consumers.