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Prediction markets spend millions to influence state, federal governments

Kalshi, Polymarket and the Coalition for Prediction Markets have spent at least $3 million this year on lobbying and campaign contributions across the federal and state levels, according to a new report from the government watchdog group OpenSecrets.
Drive-thru mobile food pantry Oct. 22 at RFL
On Thursday, October 22, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Greater Life Assembly Church, 12145 North Shore Drive.
Marshall Community Fish Fry Oct. 24
The Marshall School Committee and The Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department will host Marshall Community Fish Fry at the Marshall School gymnasium, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4-7 p.m. 
U.S. inflation rises to 3.7% in September report
U.S. inflation rose 0.6% in September for an annual rate of 3.7%, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
Hillsboro Middle School announces September students of the month
Hillsboro Middle School has announced their September Students of the Month.
Ohio minimum wage to increase by 3.5% in 2027
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration announces that Ohio’s minimum wage will officially increase on Jan. 1, 2027. The adjusted amounts, $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.70 per hour for tipped employees, represents a 3.5% increase from the current 2026 rates of $11 for non-tipped employees and $5.50 for tipped employees.
Portsmouth Police announce arrest in 2022 homicide
The Portsmouth Police Department announces that an arrest has been made in connection with a 2022 homicide.
Candidates for Ohio attorney general address Flock cameras controversy, make proposals
The Republican candidate for Ohio Attorney General wants Ohio lawmakers to make abuse of the Flock camera database a felony but keep the system’s use for legitimate law enforcement purposes. His Democratic opponent doesn’t think the plan goes far enough.
2 arrested after seizure of over 5,700 grams of suspected crack cocaine in Scioto County traffic stop
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer announced the arrest of a Huntington, W.Va. man and a South Point, Ohio woman on felony drug charges. The arrests followed an investigation by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force in coordination with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Feds provide guidance on new federal K-12 scholarship tax credit program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance for participating states, scholarship-granting organizations and taxpayers as the federal scholarship tax credit program prepares to take effect in January.
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