Portman defends gun vote at national police confab
Republican Senator Rob Portman defended his stance against expanding private and online gun sales background checks at a national Fraternal Order of Police conference in Cincinnati. He argued the expansion would curb none of the mass shootings, infringe on rights of law abiding owners, and miss the main causes of gun violence while supporting mental health data and targeting habitual offenders. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown backed the private background checks. Police attendees varied in views, with some urging enforcement of existing laws and others wary of private sales at gun shows.
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Ethics chief clears Kasich ties to Worthington Industries
Ohio Ethics Commission Chair Merom Brachman said no investigation is warranted into Gov. John Kasich’s long-time ties to Worthington Industries and related tax credits. The commission found a clean break after Kasich left the board in 2010 and noted JobsOhio brokered credits for two Worthington subsidiaries.
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Ohio plans new execution method as drug supply fades
Ohio faces a change in lethal injection practice by October 4 as pentobarbital supplies dry up and the state seeks a drug source, with the order noting the November death sentence for Ronald Phillips and that the upcoming Mitts execution is not affected. The department aims to avoid electric chair and may use compounded drugs if approved.
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Cincinnati bill would standardize local budget rules
Cincinnati legislator Rep. Lou Terhar plans fall introduction of a bill to require political subdivisions to follow state budget and debt rules. The measure would push balanced budgets and prohibit underfunded pensions, targeting Cincinnati with the pension liability, while potentially tightening local control across Ohio.
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Memories of the March on Washington 50th anniversary reflections
Readers invited to share memories of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and MLK's I Have a Dream speech. Local participants, relatives, or observers asked to describe life-changing impacts, progress since, and remaining work. Contact Kelli Wynn or Mary McCarty with personal recollections.
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Court clears Miami University in puck injury case
The Court of Claims ruled Miami University in Oxford not liable for injuries to Emily Austin after a stray hockey puck struck her head during pre game warm ups on November 9 2012. The Fairfield Connecticut resident sought $200 for medical insurance deductible and Miami argued she assumed the ordinary risks of attending a game.
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