The city of Okeechobee, Florida, recently faced scrutiny for adopting an ordinance that prohibited the sale of firearms and ammunition during Hurricane Helene. This measure also restricted firearm possession in public to law enforcement and military personnel. The ordinance was signed by Donald C. Hagan, Chief of the Okeechobee Police Department.
On Sept. 26, President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at “combatting emerging firearm threats.” The order will establish an “Emerging Firearms Threats Task Force,” which includes leadership from key federal departments and agencies.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a central Ohio home-improvement contractor, accusing the company and its owner of defrauding consumers. The suit was filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court against 1st Choice Renew and its owner, Aaron Cowans.
Attorney General Dave Yost inaugurated the first Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) in Sandusky, Ohio, emphasizing the significance of evolving police training to meet societal changes. The event saw over 500 peace officers participating in a two-day showcase of enhanced training and modern practices.
A year after a new "value first" pilot project was launched in 12 northwest Ohio county Farm Bureaus to test an alternative field staff structure, Ohio Farm Bureau is expanding this successful concept across 24 northwest Ohio counties.
A recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris by a national law enforcement group has sparked controversy and raised questions about the group's legitimacy and intentions. USA Today reported on Monday that "a group of national law enforcement leaders have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris weeks after the National Fraternal Order of Police backed former President Donald Trump."
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,861 home loans totaling $771.7 million in Ohio during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief in the case of Advance Colorado v. Griswold, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether Colorado's government-compelled ballot-language speech code infringes on First Amendment rights.
Minnesota Governor and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has taken a stance on gun control that appears to shift depending on his audience. This approach mirrors that of his running mate, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
As of August 2024, Ohio experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by us at DeKalb Times, sought detailed information about all payments made to vendors from the beginning of the year until the date of the request.
Federal courts are reportedly defying U.S. Supreme Court authority, with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals being a recent example. The Supreme Court is urged to address this by granting certiorari in Oakland Tactical Supply v. Howell Township, a case from Michigan.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Huron County, Ohio on September 26, 2024. The request, made by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about the county's vendor payments.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted took center stage at the Forbes Under 30 Summit, emphasizing the state's pivotal role in American manufacturing and innovation. During his remarks, Husted highlighted Ohio's contributions to industries ranging from food and transportation to advanced technologies like AI and semiconductors, reaffirming the state's position as “the heart of it all.”