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Governor DeWine signs executive order defining antisemitism
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Executive Order 2022-06D to further define antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition, and require all state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and public colleges and universities to adopt the definition, as well. “Antisemitism remains a persistent, pervasive, and disturbing problem in American society, including in Ohio,” according…
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Common Cause Ohio: “State Supreme Court Rules State Legislative Maps Drawn to Unduly Favor Party in Power”
The statement of Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio Executive Director that was released today. Earlier today, the Ohio State Supreme Court struck down gerrymandered Ohio House and Senate maps for an astonishing fourth time. The court’s decision is no surprise since these maps were nearly identical to the previous set of Ohio General Assembly maps…
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Federal court won’t intervene in Ohio’s congressional districts
Decision matches ruling to wait out resolution on legislation redistricting BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal A federal three-judge panel still waiting on an Ohio legislative redistricting plan said Tuesday it won’t jump into congressional redistricting right now either. Chief Judge Algenon Marbley and judges Amul Thapar and Benjamin Beaton, representing the U.S. District Court’s Southern District…
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With possible severe weather this evening here are some reminders about Spring weather
by David Miller Loveland, Ohio – The National Weather Service in Wilmington says, “Expect numerous showers and a few rumbles of thunder throughout this afternoon.” Main focus/message: a line of storms is expected to move into the local area late this evening. Main threat remains strong/damaging winds. Severe threat diminishes further east. Severe Weather Threat:…
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City of Loveland, Ohio is hiring for Police Officer
Advertisement Loveland, Ohio – Annual pay range is $68,051 to $83,402 with excellent benefits. High School Diploma or GED and OPOTA Certification required at the time of appointment. Extra test credit for education, prior law enforcement, and/or military service for entry level candidates. Hiring process includes a written test, oral test, background investigation, interviews, truth…
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Elizabeth Kelly, MD of Cincinnati elected as president of the Hamilton County Board of Health
Hamilton County, Ohio – Hamilton County Board of Health completed its annual reorganization at its April 11 meeting, electing Elizabeth Kelly, MD of Cincinnati as president of the board and Dan Meloy of Colerain Township as vice president. The five-member Board of Health is the governing body of Hamilton County Public Health. In addition to…
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MILFORD HISTORIC HOME TOUR APRIL 23rd
Art and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, SpotlightPromoted Post Milford, Ohio – The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) is hosting a historic home tour of nine properties in the south Milford area on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 11 AM until 4 PM. Tour tickets will be limited in number and will cost $35 in advance, and $40 the day of…
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Ohio HB 616: This type of legislation and mentality must be met head-on and forcefully resisted and debunked
by Aaron West At the beginning of each school year, I teach my students how to annotate. I want them to pay close attention to what they read, and I encourage them to ask questions about it. Today, I had to practice what I teach. I grabbed a highlighter and every teacher’s friend (a felt-tipped…
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Pause on federal student loan repayments extended by Biden through Aug. 31
BY: ARIANA FIGUEROA – Ohio Capital Journal The Biden administration Wednesday announced its plans to extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until the end of August. “I recognized in recently extending the COVID-19 national emergency, we are still recovering from the pandemic and the unprecedented economic disruption it caused,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “If…
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Ohio House Speaker says no primary election legislation coming soon
Speaker of the House Bob Cupp addresses the chamber. BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio’s House Speaker said Wednesday legislation is not coming to change the May primary date. Speaker Bob Cupp said the process was “in the hands of the federal court,” despite various court documents in which he argued that the election is a…
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