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Last of four sentences handed down in explosives and firearms case
The United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio
Four Trumbull County men convicted in an ATF investigation have been sentenced in federal court.
Date Published: February 17, 2020
ODI Director Froment chosen for national leadership roles
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment announced that Ohio is maintaining a leadership role at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), an organization that provides insurance regulation guidance to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
Date Published: February 17, 2020
BWC offering $2 million in trenching safety grants
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced a new $2 million safety grant program recently to assist employers in purchasing equipment to protect their workers while working in trenching and excavating situations.
Date Published: February 17, 2020
Two lawyers suspend for attempting to collect excessive fee
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Two Cuyahoga County attorneys were suspended for one year after they attempted to secure a more than $1 million fee from a wrongful death case settlement, admitting they only provided an estimated 15 hours of legal work and preparation of basic court documents.
Date Published: February 17, 2020
DOJ releases $500 million for hiring law enforcement officers, improving school safety and combating distribution of illicit drugs
US Department of Justice
The Justice Department announced that the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has released over $500 million in grant solicitations under the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and several other grant programs that advance community policing, keep school students safe and promote the health and safety of our nation’s law enforcement officers.
Date Published: February 14, 2020
How to fight back against thieves this tax season
Ohio Attorney General's Office
As Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week gets underway, Attorney General Dave Yost is sharing important tips to help Ohioans guard their personal information and refund dollars during tax season.
Date Published: February 14, 2020
Governor DeWine releases Children Services Transformation initial findings
Ohio Governor's Office
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently released the Children’s Services Transformation Advisory Council’s Initial Findings Report. This report summarizes the state’s efforts regarding foster care reform since Governor DeWine took office, along with common themes the council heard during their recent forums held throughout the state.
Date Published: February 14, 2020
529 funds can be used to pay student loans and apprenticeships
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 has been signed into law and allows account owners and beneficiaries to withdraw 529 funds to pay on qualified education loan payments and apprenticeship programs.
Date Published: February 14, 2020
Supreme Court of Ohio upholds extension of Ohio Power rate plan
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court has again denied a challenge to an Ohio Power Company’s plan to charge customers more or give discounts for its use of power plants constructed in the 1950s to supply electricity to federal uranium enrichment facilities near Portsmouth.
Date Published: February 13, 2020
Help discover all of Ohio’s bald eagle nests
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
For the first time in eight years, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is attempting to find every bald eagle nest in the Buckeye State and is asking citizen scientists to report their sightings of the national bird.
Date Published: February 13, 2020
IBAHRI launches ‘Toolkit on Lawyers at Risk’ to advance the protection of lawyers
International Bar Association
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) recently launched a toolkit to facilitate the protection of lawyers at risk of persecution for carrying out their professional duties. The Toolkit on Lawyers at Risk is the result of a collaborative project between the IBAHRI, the Bar Human Rights Committee, Human Rights House Foundation, Lawyers for Lawyers and Lawyers Rights Watch Canada. The launch also marks the start of the commemorative year of the 30th Anniversary of the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and the IBA Standards for the Independence of the Legal Profession.
Date Published: February 13, 2020
Ohio releases updated domestic action plan draft
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission and the State of Ohio have released an updated draft of the Ohio Domestic Action Plan to reduce phosphorus entering Lake Erie under the binational Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Date Published: February 13, 2020
Additional sanctions placed on previously suspended county prosecutor candidate
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A previously suspended Youngstown attorney involved in Mahoning County’s “Oakhill scandal” received a second suspension from the Ohio Supreme Court recently, but will be allowed to continue practicing law if he abides by conditions imposed on him.
Date Published: February 12, 2020
Bill would rein in EPA water quality overreach, lawmaker argues
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A Wooster lawmaker does not deny the need for water quality rules and adherence to them.
Date Published: February 12, 2020
Ohio Department of Education announces 2020 Summer Food Service Program
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education announced it is seeking local nonprofit agencies to participate as sponsors or meal sites for the 2020 Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program ensures that children ages 1-18 continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer break from school, when they do not have access to school breakfast or lunch. Children with disabilities and approved individualized education programs may participate through age 21.
Date Published: February 12, 2020
Huntington Bank again tops J.D. Power small business study
BRANDON KLEIN, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Huntington Bank ranked first in customer satisfaction among Midwestern small business owners last year, according to a study from market research firm J.D. Power.
Date Published: February 12, 2020
