The new law streamlines rules for energy infrastructure, dials back government-mandated clean-energy projects and promotes transparency and competition. It also dials back taxpayer-funded energy subsidies that have haunted the state since the House Bill 6 scandal, which sent former House Speaker Larry Householder to prison for 20 years.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments over whether district judges can issue nationwide injunctions against President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Based on justices questions, it's unclear how the court will rule.
Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump. Comey, who was fired by Trump in his first term, posted an image on Instagram Thursday of seashells in the sand spelling the numbers "8647." The number "86" often is used to refer to getting rid of something. Trump is the 47th (and 45th) U.S. president.
Hillsboro Mayor Justin Harsha announced Thursday, May 15 that Amazon will be building a new delivery center in the City of Hillsboro in the newly constructed Roberts Lane development.
The Hillsboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at 130 North High Street, Hillsboro, second floor (City Hall).
he Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, announced State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina).
The Highland County Republican Women’s Club is pleased to announce the two winners of our Ayres/Van Frank Memorial Scholarship awarding $1,000 to each graduate.
On Tuesday, May 13, Southern State hosted the third annual end-of-year celebration for students, faculty, and staff involved in the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS) project.
Auditor of State Keith Faber released a special audit this week on the investigation into the theft of $2.3 million in Columbus Zoo resources by former employees, leading to criminal convictions and prison sentences for the top executives involved.
A Florida man was sentenced Wednesday in Highland County Common Pleas Court to at least eight years in prison in connection with the alleged rape of an area juvenile.
After 17 hours of debate, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to advance Republicans’ $3.8 trillion tax cut bill, a significant step forward in codifying President Donald Trump’s campaign priorities through the budget reconciliation process.
In January, the month Trump was sworn into office, Border Patrol received the highest number of applications in recorded history since the agency’s founding in 1924.
