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Ohio minimum wage to rise 25 cents, to $8.55
Next month, many of Ohio’s lowest-earning workers will get a pay boost when the minimum wage rises 25 cents, from $8.30 to $8.55. This increase ensures the minimum wage keeps pace with rising consumer prices, something Ohio citizens provided for…
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A hate crime victim, a manipulative veep and a magical nanny
This year’s usual bumper crop of holiday movies includes a political biopic, a Disney sequel and a bizarre tale of the aftermath of a hate crime. All of them open on or before Christmas Day. Let’s start with the best.
Welcome to…
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Ohio Statehouse Update
December 18, 2018 - Sent to Governor by the House
HB 41 VOTER REGISTRATION Will modify the law concerning challenges to voter registrations, the appointment of observers, and absent voting…
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Letter to the Editor: A Pay Raise for Ohio Lawmakers Snuck into Widows and Orphans Bill
Ohio lawmakers met at 1:00 in the morning Friday to sneak their pay raises into a Widows and Orphans bill. Besides providing cover for their raid on the taxpayers, the action also prevents Governor Kasich from using a line-item veto . which is…
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