Senate Democrats push back on border wall funding in spending bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats warn Republicans against adding billions for President Trump’s border wall to a must pass spending package. They urge no poison pills such as environmental or consumer protections rollbacks and call for more money for domestic programs to match the administration. The letter signals a potential filibuster and government shutdown risk if controversial items are attached to the bill. The April 28 deadline looms to avert a partial government shutdown as Congress unfinished spending bills for the current year.
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Officials weigh township gun shooting controls in Ohio
Residents packed the Columbia Township Hall as lawmakers discuss giving townships power to regulate private gunfire. The meeting, led by Rep. Dick Stein, included county and state officials debating backstop rules, state law limits, and how to balance safety with property rights amid homes hit by stray bullets.
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Steve Manheim
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Ethics probe ends with settlement between Elyria official and commission
Former Elyria administrative legal counsel Kenneth Stumphauzer settled with the Ohio Ethics Commission ending an inquiry into potential unlawful interest in a city public contract. The Feb 13 agreement distance avoids referral for criminal charges and cites possible violations due to profits from a contract while serving as ALC to Mayor Holly Brinda. Stumphauzer earned about $57,021.19 for his city work.
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Judge helps save man overdosing outside her home
Amherst Township Lorain County Domestic Relations Judge Sherry Glass heard pounding at her door Monday night and gave naloxone to a man in a car outside her house. A second man in the car appeared gravely ill as police and deputies responded and the judge assisted in reviving the overdosed individuals.
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Elyria rejects firefighters union fact-finding report
Elyria officials rejected a fact-finding report in negotiations with the firefighters union that urged pay increases and a contract low. The report proposed a minimum of 14 firefighters on each shift, a major sticking point due to higher personnel costs. Safety Service Director Mary Siwierka cited the city’s 13 on-duty daily coverage and a continuing decline in the general fund.
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