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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says 'no one overblew' Amy Acton fair incident

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says 'no one overblew' Amy Acton fair incident

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the recent security incident involving Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair "reprehensible."
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Representative Jim Jordan Expresses Concern Over Economic Uncertainty and High Costs

Representative Jim Jordan Expresses Concern Over Economic Uncertainty and High Costs

Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has voiced concerns regarding the current economic climate, specifically highlighting the impact of President Trump's commercial policies and the conflict in Iran on fuel costs and overall economic unpredictability. According to The Associated Press, Jordan stated, "Things still cost too much. And so we’ve got to work on that issue." This sentiment reflects a broader anxiety among voters, as evidenced by a roundtable discussion where Ohio Senator Jon Husted heard directly about 'skyrocketing' expenses, partly attributed to tariff uncertainties. The economic situation, characterized by inflated fuel costs and general unpredictability, is emerging as a significant factor for voters as the Election Day approaches, influencing the political landscape for both parties.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Appoints Nationwide Executive Vinita Clements to Columbus State Board of Trustees

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Appoints Nationwide Executive Vinita Clements to Columbus State Board of Trustees

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Vinita Clements, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Nationwide, to the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees. Clements brings over 22 years of experience at Nationwide, where she leads the company’s workforce strategy and oversees human resources for approximately 22,000 employees. Her role at Nationwide involves pioneering the workplace of the future by redefining talent attraction and retention, emphasizing associate experience, workplace flexibility, career development, and integrating AI-enabled learning. President David T. Harrison of Columbus State highlighted Clements' valuable insights into regional workforce needs and her ability to advance student success and economic prosperity.
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Registered Republican Patrick Havas Accused of Targeting Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton at Campaign Event

Registered Republican Patrick Havas Accused of Targeting Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton at Campaign Event

Patrick Havas, a 38-year-old registered Republican, has been accused of charging at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair. The incident, which occurred at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent, involved Havas allegedly pushing his way through a crowd, knocking over multiple audience members, while recording with his cellphone. Authorities reported that Havas was found to be carrying a Taser and two pistols. He was subsequently arrested and booked on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Mahoning County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident. Acton is running against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the November election to succeed term-limited Republican Governor Mike DeWine.
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Grover Norquist Warns Republicans Against Social Security Tax Increases Amid Solvency Concerns

Grover Norquist Warns Republicans Against Social Security Tax Increases Amid Solvency Concerns

Grover Norquist, founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, is cautioning Republican lawmakers against supporting tax increases to address the projected insolvency of Social Security. Norquist, a long-standing advocate for the GOP's no-tax pledge, asserts that Republicans who back tax hikes will face electoral defeat and fail to achieve spending cuts. This warning comes as the Social Security trust fund is anticipated to deplete by 2032, potentially leading to a 22% reduction in benefits. Despite Norquist's stance, some influential Republicans, including Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma and Representative Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania, are expressing openness to considering tax adjustments, such as increasing the Social Security wage base, to ensure the program's long-term viability. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has even partnered with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) to advocate for lifting the payroll tax cap.
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Man pleads not guilty in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton

Man pleads not guilty in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton

An Ohio man accused of rushing toward Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton and injuring two people pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges.
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Dolly Parton's Ohio legacy is growing. See what's coming to state park

Dolly Parton's Ohio legacy is growing. See what's coming to state park

Dolly Parton's legacy in Ohio is growing. The state will open a new Storybook Trail from her Imagination Library later this month. Here's where.
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Mike DeWine wins national award for children's vision program OhioSEE

Mike DeWine wins national award for children's vision program OhioSEE

DeWine is being honored for OhioSEE, a program that provides eye exams and glasses to Ohio students. Here's why.
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Waitresses should be taxed like everyone else. Don't let the 'breaks' fool you | Letters

Waitresses should be taxed like everyone else. Don't let the 'breaks' fool you | Letters

Letters: Everyone must pay. Who needs lettuce anyway? If voters don't show up, our freedoms will stop showing up too.
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Alleged attack on Amy Acton not isolated. I saw jarring acts while campaigning | Opinion

Alleged attack on Amy Acton not isolated. I saw jarring acts while campaigning | Opinion

The alleged attack on Amy Acton highlights a disturbing trend of violence and threats at political events. I've seen it myself.
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Fairfield County fiery crash and Columbus motorcycle crash turn deadly

Fairfield County fiery crash and Columbus motorcycle crash turn deadly

A fiery crash in Fairfield County left a 23-year-old dead, and an animal encounter in a Columbus roadway caused a motorcycle driver to lose control.
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Amy Acton unharmed after Ohio incident. Who is suspect Patrick Havas?

Amy Acton unharmed after Ohio incident. Who is suspect Patrick Havas?

A man was accused of lunging at Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair. Here's what we know about the incident.