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Task force seizes 400 pounds of marijuana, two arrested
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Steve Francis, and members of the Miami Valley Bulk Smuggling Task Force announced recently the seizure of approximately 400 pounds of marijuana in connection with an investigation into a large-scale marijuana distribution organization operating between Dayton and Columbus.
Date Published: August 9, 2017
Ohio and U.S. Employment Situation (Seasonally Adjusted), June 2017
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio's unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in June 2017, up from 4.9 percent in May 2017. Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employment increased 11,500 over the month, from a revised 5,517,300 in May to 5,528,800 in June 2017.
Date Published: August 9, 2017
Man sentenced to 200 months in prison for role in cocaine trafficking conspiracy
The United States Department of Justice for the Southern District of Ohio
Oscar Collado-Rivera, 32, of New Albany, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 200 months in prison for conspiring with others to distribute more than 150 kilograms of cocaine.
Date Published: August 9, 2017
University of Cincinnati to study prevalence of human trafficking in Ohio
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
In collaboration with Gov. John R. Kasich’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) has awarded funding to the University of Cincinnati (UC) to assess the extent to which youth and children are exploited in Ohio.
Date Published: August 9, 2017
Fact: Multiple 529 Plans work best for multiple kids
Ohio Tuition Trust
Families with more than one child may wonder if they need more than one 529 plan to save for their children’s future college costs. While it’s not necessary, the benefits of a 529 plan customarily can be amplified best if each child has their own 529 account. Why? Here are a few reasons.
Date Published: August 9, 2017
When a loved one dies…who pays the bills?
Ohio State Bar Association
Q: Who is responsible for paying the bills of a deceased person?
Date Published: August 9, 2017
No rights warnings required to question intoxicated driver in police vehicle front seat
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Placing a suspect in the front seat of a police cruiser during a traffic stop does not alone determine if the officer needs to read the suspect his rights before questioning, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
Date Published: August 8, 2017
The PUCO answers your questions about budget billing
Public Utility Commission of Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind consumers that in addition to energy conservation and energy choice, budget billing is another way to manage your utility bills.
Date Published: August 8, 2017
Seven men from Cuyahoga County indicted for firearms offenses
The United States Department of Justice for the Northern District of Ohio
Seven men from Cuyahoga County were indicted on federal firearms charges, said Acting U.S. Attorney David Sierleja and Trevor Velinor, ATF Special Agent in Charge for the Columbus Field Division.
Date Published: August 8, 2017
Proposal would allow medical first responders to carry firearms
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A Cincinnati emergency room physician has joined first responders from around the Buckeye State to back a proposed bill that would provide for firearms training for tactical medical professionals, who would be allowed to carry a firearm in a concealed manner while on duty.
Date Published: August 8, 2017
Two attorneys sanctioned for fee-related misconduct
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court recently sanctioned two attorneys for fee-related misconduct and other violations of the rules governing Ohio attorneys.
Date Published: August 7, 2017
Do 529 plans and other savings affect need-based financial aid?
Ohio Tuition Trust
You contributed to your Ohio’s 529 Plan account for years, starting early to take advantage of the CollegeAdvantage 529 tax benefits as well as the power of compound interest. Now, your child is now finishing high school and wants to continue their education, whether at an accredited two-year, four-year, graduate or professional, or any other post-secondary schools that accepts federal financial aid.
Date Published: August 7, 2017
Federal grand jury indicts 16 in narcotics conspiracy
The United States Department of Justice for the Southern District of Ohio
A federal grand jury has charged sixteen individuals with charges related to distribution of fentanyl, maintaining drug-involved premises, firearms offenses and money laundering in a 45-count indictment filed here recently.
Date Published: August 7, 2017
5 health 'facts' that are actually myths
BrandPoint
(BPT) Get eight hours of sleep at night, eat your vegetables, and an apple a day keeps the doctor away - these are all common health sayings you've heard and probably believe to be true. While commonly told health myths may have some truth to them, there are some that don't hold up to further examination.
Date Published: August 7, 2017
Attorney who misappropriated $363,000 permanently disbarred
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A Columbus personal-injury attorney was permanently disbarred by the Ohio Supreme Court recently for misappropriating more than $363,000 in settlements funds, mostly by not paying parties, other than her clients, who were entitled to portions of the settlement.
Date Published: August 4, 2017
OHFA announces 2017 Housing Tax Credit Program Recipients, awarding more than $25 million to create affordable housing options
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
At its July 19, 2017, meeting, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board announced the recipients of the 2017 Housing Tax Credit (HTC) program awards, used to fund the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing communities throughout Ohio. Over $27 million in federal housing tax credits was awarded to 33 developments to create 1,698 housing units serving families, seniors and individuals with disabilities:
Date Published: August 4, 2017
5 investment strategies that can outlast market spikes
BrandPoint
(BPT) You're familiar with the saying "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is"?
Date Published: August 4, 2017
Staying healthy while traveling overseas
BrandPoint
(BPT) Each year, travelers from the United States (U.S.) head to popular destinations. And while many have Zika on their mind while traveling, and are aware of the need to bring sunscreen, bug repellant and other travel necessities, many don't know that cholera may be a bigger threat than they thought and most don't take the necessary measures to protect themselves from it.
Date Published: August 4, 2017
Survey: More Americans see less media bias — but why?
Gene Policinski, First Amendment Center
First Amendment Center
Attention you so-called "enemies of the people" and alleged purveyors of biased reporting: There's reason to think fewer people than last year might see you that way, despite the ongoing, politicized attacks from multiple quarters on the news media's credibility.
Date Published: August 4, 2017
Applications now available for $3 million in Ohio law enforcement grants to address opioid epidemic
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced recently the application process is now open for Ohio law enforcement teams to apply for $3 million in new state grant money that will replicate or expand Drug Abuse Response Teams (DARTs) and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to address the opioid epidemic in Ohio.
Date Published: August 3, 2017
Simplify Your 529 Withdrawal Process
Ohio Tuition Trust
NOTE: This is the process for CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Plan accounts only. The process is different for Guaranteed Plan accounts. Here is guidance for withdrawals from the Guaranteed Plan.
Date Published: August 3, 2017
Proposal designed to shore up Ohio's school workers' health care fund
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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The annual 3 percent cost of living adjustment guaranteed to Ohio's retired public school workers through the School Employees Retirement System, or SERS, is at stake if current law and funding remain unchanged, according to a northwest Ohio lawmaker.
Date Published: August 3, 2017
4 strategies to grow your finances in retirement
BrandPoint
(BPT) Retirement is the time in your life when you can throw off the shackles of your daily responsibilities and truly enjoy the fruits of everything you spent years working toward. It's an empowering feeling and you've earned it. You've planned and you've saved, but now that you're here, don't make the mistake of believing your financial planning is over.
Date Published: August 3, 2017
Presumed father not required to support birth mother to maintain right to contest adoption
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The presumed father of a child born out of wedlock did not give up his right to contest the mother’s decision to place the child for adoption when he failed to provide the pregnant mother financial support, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
Date Published: August 2, 2017
Powell lawmaker pitches school-funding revamp
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A Powell lawmaker has outlined an ambitious plan to fix the state’s method of funding public schools, which was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Ohio more than 20 years ago.
Date Published: August 2, 2017
