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In The News 19 November 2024

Pa. State Supreme Court shoots down undated ballots, again

Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The emergency order comes after elected officials in Bucks, Centre, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties overlooked the deficiencies, in violation of a previous high court ruling that said doing so was against state election law.

In The News 19 November 2024

Trump to declare national emergency, use military to help at border

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed reports that he is planning to declare a national emergency because of the “invasion” of the southern border and use the military to close the border.

In The News 18 November 2024

Defective ballot fight heats up amid U.S. Senate recount

The state and national Republican parties told Pennsylvania officials to scrap defective ballots as the U.S. Senate race recount gets underway on Monday.

In The News 18 November 2024

Pentagon still can't pass audit despite years of trying

The U.S. Department of Defense's annual audit once again resulted in a disclaimer. That means the federal government's largest agency – with a budget of more than $840 billion – can't fully explain its spending.

In The News 18 November 2024

Yost sues software company over $75.9M in losses to state pension funds

Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a motion asking that Ohio be named lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit claiming that ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. deliberately misled investors, fueling $75.9 million in losses for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System.

In The News 18 November 2024

Ohio House Democrats propose 10-day waiting period for gun sales

Two Ohio Democrats want to impose a 10-day waiting period before for gun purchases. The provision would only apply to licensed dealers, but the bill’s sponsors argue that cooling off period will save lives.

In The News 18 November 2024

Trump vows to reduce energy costs with his latest Cabinet picks

With his latest Cabinet nominations, President-elect Donald Trump promised to bring down the cost Americans pay for energy by expanding oil and gas production.

In The News 17 November 2024

Energy independence group hails Trump Cabinet pick; environmental group criticizes the nomination

A group that advocates for American energy independence is applauding President Donald Trump's recent cabinet selections, including Saturday's nomination of Chris Wright as secretary of the Department of Energy. Environmental advocates, on the other hand, criticized the selection.

In The News 17 November 2024

Georgetown OSHP investigating Brown County crash

The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle, serious injury crash. The crash occurred on Nov. 16 at approximately 7:39 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 68 and Oakland Road in Pike Township, Brown County.

In The News 17 November 2024

Group outlines $700 billion in cuts with bipartisan support

A think tank proposed $700 billion in cuts that it says should have bipartisan support in the legislature as Congress prepares for a new term that could focus on taxing and spending policies, including extending the debt limit and the 2017 tax cuts.

In The News 16 November 2024

DOGE: Examples of federal spending that could be on the chopping block

President-elect Donald Trump’s new “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE, is a government efficiency effort that has turned a public spotlight onto government waste and duplication in a way not done for years.

In The News 16 November 2024

Real estate purchase for parking lot, Roberts Lane update, water emergency extension discussed at city council meeting

Hillsboro City Council approved two items of legislation related to real estate on their first readings and heard an update on the Roberts Lane extension progress and city water emergency during their Thursday, Nov. 14 meeting.

In The News 16 November 2024

City of Hillsboro agrees to cover finding for recovery against former auditor, legal fees

Following a 28-minute executive session to discuss personnel during their Nov. 14 meeting, Hillsboro City Council voted unanimously to approve two ordinances to reimburse a former city auditor for a finding for recovery issued by the state and related legal fees following the city’s 2022 audit.

In The News 15 November 2024

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrested in connection with alleged armed robbery in WCH

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that they have arrested and charged a Fayette County woman in connection with an alleged Oct. 20 armed robbery at a business in Washington Court House.

In The News 15 November 2024

Kathryn Hapner sworn in as Hillsboro City Council member at large

Prior to the start of the Thursday, Nov. 14 Hillsboro City Council meeting, newly appointed councilwoman at large Kathryn Hapner took the oath of office.

In The News 15 November 2024

Husted announces new IMAP training providers; SSCC among awardees

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Friday announced that 16 training providers located across Ohio will receive a total of $7.1 million to provide training for technology-focused credentials at no cost through the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP).