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Ohio new business startups revert to lower trend
Oct 29, 2022
Ohio’s new business filings in September reverted to a downward trend after a one-month reprieve in August.
State approves solar power facilities in Licking, Franklin counties
Oct 26, 2022
Solar power generating facilities in neighboring Licking County and Franklin County received approval from the Ohio Power Siting Board on Oct. 20.
AG Yost rejects proposal to raise Ohio’s minimum wage
Oct 26, 2022
A citizen group trying to use a constitutional amendment to raise Ohio’s minimum wage eventually to $15 doesn’t need to start over but it does need to make changes to its plan if it hopes to eventually get it on the ballot.
Letter to the editor
Common-sense gun laws make safer communities
Oct 26, 2022
Whether you live in a city, the suburbs or a rural area, most people want to live in peaceful, safe communities.
Ohio employers do better than most when finding employees
Oct 22, 2022
Ohio employers are faring much better than colleagues across the country when it comes to hiring employees, according to a new report released by the personal finance website WalletHub.
Election 2022: Ohio’s U.S. Senate race in virtual dead heat
Oct 21, 2022
Democratic control of the U.S. Senate and Republican control of at least one Ohio U.S. Senate seat remains a tossup as the Nov. 8 general election creeps closer.
More bail reform could come no matter outcome of Issue One
Oct 19, 2022
While Ohioans can vote on some bail reform issues on Election Day, lawmakers and other policy groups continue to work on other aspects in the General Assembly.
Fall road trips: Utica offers pumpkin pie ice cream, apple picking
Oct 18, 2022
If you're looking for a fall-themed road trip, you may want to consider the town of Utica.
Ohio receives poor marks for public sector labor laws
Oct 12, 2022
Ohio ranks below nearly all of its neighbors and received one of the lowest grades available in a new report that ranks labor laws, public union membership and worker freedom across the country.
U.S. DOE plans $35M to fund Ohio school programs
Oct 5, 2022
Ohio schools will receive more than $35 million in federal funding to help provide students with safer and more supportive learning environments.
Millions of Ohioans could receive student loan aid under Biden administration plan
Oct 1, 2022
More than 2.5 million Ohio student loan borrowers will benefit from the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan.
Ohio new business startups break downward trend
Sep 28, 2022
Ohio new business startups broke a downward trend in August, but not enough to return to levels from a year ago.
Ohio economists split on progressiveness of EV fees
Sep 28, 2022
A group of Ohio economists disagrees over moves by the state and the country toward electric vehicles and whether government investment in electric vehicle infrastructure is cost-effective.
Ohio Dems renew calls for gun control as lawmakers return to Columbus
Sep 10, 2022
Two recent incidents at Columbus-area schools have renewed Democrats’ calls for gun legislation as the Ohio General Assembly prepares to return to session.
Buckeye Firearms Association advises gun owners as new Ohio permitless carry law goes into effect
Jul 6, 2022
Ohio's new permitless carry law went into effect on June 13 and the Buckeye Firearms Association is providing advice for gun owners on how permitless carry will work in the state.
Unfunded state pension liabilities grow to $8.28T; Ohio ranked fifth worst
Jun 9, 2022
Unfunded state pension liabilities have climbed to $8.28 trillion, or nearly $25,000 for every person in the United States, according to a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Gun use and safety training for teachers, school staff
Jun 3, 2022
Gov. DeWine supports reducing gun use and safety training time for teachers and school staff.
Study: Burnout leads to mental health concerns, punitive behavior toward kids
May 24, 2022
Experts say burnout will not disappear as we emerge from the pandemic and action is needed to protect parents and kids
Federal judges refuse to block Ohio congressional primary certification
Apr 14, 2022
A federal judicial panel will not block certification of Ohio congressional primary election races that began with early voting April 5 and ends election day May 3.