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Commission approves new congressional maps for Ohio

(The Center Square) — A day after unveiling proposed new congressional maps, the Ohio Redistricting Commission approved them. The bipartisan maps were unanimously approved Friday after nearly two hours of witness testimony, but no discussion among commission members. The district could ...

Commission approves new Ohio congressional maps

A day after unveiling proposed new congressional maps, the Ohio Redistricting Commission approved them. The bipartisan maps were unanimously approved Friday after nearly two hours of witness testimony, but no discussion among commission members. The district could increase the Republican ...

Great Stone Viaduct Education Society receives EPA award

BELLAIRE — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Great Stone Viaduct Education Society the EPA Region 5 award Thursday for its outstanding contributions in Brownfield Development. The award honored the society’s efforts in revitalizing the historic viaduct and surrounding ...

Bill attacks retirement contributions for public employees

(The Center Square) — A plan in the state House of Representatives to stop local governments from paying employee contributions to retirement systems for teachers, police officers, firefighters and other public employees won’t save taxpayers much money, according to an analysis by the Ohio ...

Spiraling effects of the shutdown leave lawmakers grasping for ways to end it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Certain senators know it. House Speaker Mike Johnson knows it. And with President Donald Trump back in Washington from his overseas trip, perhaps the White House knows it, too. For many, it’s time for the government shutdown to come to an end. From coast to coast, ...