Portman says partisan gridlock drives decision to retire
U.S. Senator Rob Portman announces he will not seek reelection citing Washington gridlock and bipartisanship erosion. He notes Trump and the Biden era floor stalemates shape his view of politics as a private citizen. Contenders for his seat include Jim Jordan Renacci Timken Husted Yost LaRose Mandel Vance Ryan Whaley. Portman plans to focus on policy and conservation post term.
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GOP Senators vote to dismiss impeachment trial
All but five Republicans backed moving to dismiss the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, signaling broad GOP reluctance to convict. The vote set the stage for a February trial start, with five Republicans joining Democrats to allow proceedings.
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Medina County moves on land sale and indigent defense funding
County officials celebrate a land donation for Lafayette fire station at Innovation Park and push Gov DeWine for full indigent defense reimbursement in the next budget. Bids come in for renovations to the 8730 building, with Seitz Builders lowest at 747000, while four homes in Lafayette Township face sewer charges. Local transit ridership trends dip during COVID-19 but show early 2021 upticks with EZ Pass usage. Public vaccine clinic plans and county jail inmate services contracts are also underway.
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