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Statewide dispute over traffic cameras continues at Supreme Court of Ohio
Kathleen Maloney, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 24th, heard four oral arguments, including a dispute between the state and the city of Toledo over traffic cameras.
Date Published: May 2, 2018
Report: Ohio in top 10 for business growth
BRANDON KLEIN, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Ohio's year-over-year growth and new companies starting among 18 major industries last year placed it among the top 10 states for business creation.
Date Published: May 2, 2018
Akron man and Barberton woman charged for defrauding insurance company
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
Two people were charged in federal court with mail fraud for defrauding an insurance company.
Date Published: May 2, 2018
Ohio EPA updates findings on sources of nutrients impacting Ohio waters
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
As required by state legislation signed in 2015 (House Bill 64), Ohio EPA has completed its second statewide study identifying sources and estimating the annual amount of phosphorus and other nutrients flowing from the state’s watersheds into Lake Erie and the Ohio River. The study covers the Maumee, Portage, Sandusky, Vermilion, Cuyahoga, Great Miami, Scioto and Muskingum watersheds, and includes some direct tributaries to Lake Erie, which collectively represent surface water quality from 66 percent of the entire state.
Date Published: May 2, 2018
Four people indicted for preparing hundreds of false tax returns
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
Four people from Ohio were named in a 31-count indictment for their roles in a conspiracy in which they filed more than 800 tax returns annually between 2012 and 2015 resulting in approximately $15 million in refunds being issued, a portion of which neither they nor their clients were entitled.
Date Published: May 1, 2018
Let the power of compound interest help your 529 plan take off
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
If you’ve been to the movies, or watched a multitude of TV series recently, you’ve seen many, many superhero stories. These champions always stretch themselves to overcome obstacles and to come to others’ aid. There’s a superhero in the financial world as well, a college savings superhero – compound interest. Its super powers can really make your Ohio 529 college savings plan soar!
Date Published: May 1, 2018
Assistance available to promote fruits, vegetables, flowers and nut crops in Ohio
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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State agriculture officials are looking forward to a new crop of specialty crop grant proposals in the coming weeks.
Date Published: May 1, 2018
Bill designed to boost telemedicine in Ohio
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Committee members in the Ohio House of Representatives took up a bill recently that would raise the profile of telemedicine services with regard to health benefit plans of Ohioans.
Date Published: May 1, 2018
Naloxone rebate extended, more than $730,000 saved
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced recently that a rebate agreement that has saved Ohio agencies more than $730,000 on the cost of naloxone has been extended for another year.
Date Published: May 1, 2018
Three men plead guilty to concealing sending money to Anwar Al-Awlaki
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
Three men pleaded guilty to their roles in concealing the provision of thousands of dollars to Anwar Al-Awlaki in an effort to support violent jihad against U.S. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world.
Date Published: April 30, 2018
Problem gambling: Know when to stop before you start
BrandPoint
(BPT) The bright lights. The energy and laughter that fills the room. Casinos are fun and exciting to the vast majority of people but for some, they can be problematic.
Date Published: April 30, 2018
Another substitute bill for affirmative self-defense proposal is proposed
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A House committee recently adopted another substitute bill that further tinkers with legislation originally devised to codify an affirmative claim of self defense for Ohioans.
Date Published: April 30, 2018
Some small steps can lead to businesses being more green
ELISSA COLLOPY, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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More companies are becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly each year.
Date Published: April 30, 2018
Owner of payroll company indicted for stealing $914,000 from clients
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
A Putnam County woman was indicted on seven counts of bank fraud after she stole more than $900,000 from her clients, said U.S. Attorney Justin E. Herdman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony.
Date Published: April 30, 2018
Man indicted for a carjacking and an armed bank robbery
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
An East Cleveland man was indicted in federal court for a carjacking in Cleveland Heights and an armed bank robbery in Richmond Heights.
Date Published: April 27, 2018
Bill aimed to end loophole for online hotel-tax
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Awaiting committee referral, a recently introduced piece of legislation meant to eliminate an out-of-state, online travel company's advantage over arguably more conventional means of booking lodging throughout the Buckeye State has drawn praise and ire from divergent constituents.
Date Published: April 27, 2018
Ohio employers receive $1.5 million in workplace safety grants
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Seventy-three Ohio employers will share $1,521,059 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) to purchase equipment designed to substantially reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.
Date Published: April 27, 2018
ABA members come to Capitol Hill to convince lawmakers to fund legal services, loan forgiveness
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association held its annual effort to connect policymakers with constituents in the legal profession this month during its ABA Day 2018, April 11 and 12.
Date Published: April 26, 2018
Brothers sentenced for roles in Vegas-to-Columbus oxy ring
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
Two Columbus brothers were sentenced in U.S. District Court for their roles in leading a narcotics trafficking conspiracy. Marcus L. Pryor, 38, was sentenced to 140 months in prison and Marquis L. Pryor, 26, was sentenced to 93 months in prison.
Date Published: April 26, 2018
Important Ohio income tax changes signed into law
Ohio Department of Taxation
Governor Kasich signs bills changing tax deductions for 2017 & 2018
Date Published: April 26, 2018
More tax scams reported as filing deadline neared
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that, as expected, more consumers reported tax scams ahead of the April 17th tax-filing deadline.
Date Published: April 26, 2018
Spring welcomes spectacular wildflower display to the Buckeye State
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohioans will soon be treated to a spectacular display of native spring wildflowers during the months of April and May. Follow along as the bloom unfolds from south to north this spring with the Ohio wildflower bloom report, published each Friday by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Date Published: April 26, 2018
Cybercrime, expert witnesses, driverless cars among hot topics at ABA TIPS conference
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section will celebrate its 85th year with its TIPS Section Conference, May 2-5, in Los Angeles. The four-day conference will feature panels comprised of some 60 general counsel, insurance company representatives, leading lawyers and judges from across the country.
Date Published: April 25, 2018
PUCO reminds Ohioans to call 8-1-1 before you dig
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
April is National Safe Digging Month and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans of the importance of digging in a safe, responsible way by calling 8-1-1 before you dig.
Date Published: April 25, 2018
Sales-tax holiday bill enacted with aid of allowance for school levy for security expenditures
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A term-limited state senator has successfully placed Ohio’s wildly popular sales-tax holiday on the books permanently.
Date Published: April 25, 2018
