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Will Senate candidate’s stock trades pose a conflict of interest if elected to office?
Despite shifting dates, Ohio is preparing for a primary that will leave an indelible mark on politics nationwide.
Rob Portman’s decision to retire in 2021 created an open Senate seat that multiple politicians are competing to…
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A dense, lush and healthy forest - Who really cares? Not our beloved city hall developers and their zoning representatives
I recently received a phone call from Andrew Nortz who is a 6½ year resident of Blendon Township and whose one-acre property abuts a new development of 27.88 acres that is currently being cleared for 156 units of one- and two-bedroom one story…
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This St. Patrick's Day, remember Justice Patrick DeWine ain't no saint
As Ohio’s recent Republican-dominated redistricting process bungles on, any Ohioan who has been paying attention has probably realized the importance of our state’s Supreme Court. Thanks to Republican Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor siding with…
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March is Disability Awareness Month
On February 26, 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month.
Proclamation 5613 called for understanding, instilling confidence, and opportunities to help…
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