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Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to enforce adherence to precedent in Second Amendment cases
On May 5, 2025, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Wolford v. Lopez.
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Ohio's proposed Medicaid waiver aims for economic stability through work requirements
The Buckeye Institute recently presented testimony before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee, advocating for a proposed Medicaid waiver aimed at reinforcing program integrity and promoting economic stability.
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Ohio's House Bill 15 awaits Governor's signature, praised for energy reform
The Buckeye Institute has expressed its support following the Ohio General Assembly's approval of Ohio House Bill 15.
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Buckeye Institute supports House Bill 15 for reliable energy in Ohio
On April 29, 2025, The Buckeye Institute submitted written testimony to the Ohio Senate Energy Committee in Columbus, advocating for the policies of Ohio House Bill 15.
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Appeals court supports Buckeye Institute in Cleveland tax case
On Thursday, Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of The Buckeye Institute and its clients in the Wos v. Cleveland case, deciding that the lower court made an error when it dismissed the case.
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Institutes argue against mandatory state bar dues in Supreme Court
On April 24, 2025, The Buckeye Institute, in collaboration with the Pelican Institute, submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the case Crowe v. Oregon State Bar.
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Buckeye Institute files lawsuit against OAPSE over unauthorized paycheck deductions
Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute has initiated its fourth legal action against the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE), alleging unauthorized deductions from the pay of non-union public employees.
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Ohio unemployment rises despite job growth in March
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has provided an analysis of the latest jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, noting a rise in the state's unemployment rate.
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Buckeye Institute calls for AI sandbox to transform healthcare technology in Ohio
In Columbus, Ohio, The Buckeye Institute has released a policy brief titled "Advancing Healthcare Technology".
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The Buckeye Institute assesses the Ohio House's budget approval
Rea S. Hederman Jr., who holds dual roles as executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has expressed his views following the passage of House Bill 96 by the Ohio House.
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Buckeye Institute suggests improvements to Ohio Medicaid waiver application
The Buckeye Institute has filed comments with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in support of Ohio's 1115 Medicaid Work and Community Engagement Waiver application.
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Buckeye Institute appeals 1st Amendment case, claims unlawful retaliation in liquor license dispute
The Buckeye Institute has filed an appeal in the case of Flannery v. Eckenwiler with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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The Buckeye Institute comments on Ohio's budget bill, highlighting Medicaid changes and education proposals
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute provided testimony on Thursday before the Ohio House Finance Committee concerning Ohio Substitute House Bill 96, which is the state's biennial budget.
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Policies in Ohio House Bill 5 push for criminal justice reforms
On April 2, 2025, The Buckeye Institute offered testimony before the Ohio House Judiciary Committee regarding Ohio House Bill 5.
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Buckeye Institute advocates for accountability with Ohio Senate Bill 127
On April 1, 2025, Greg R. Lawson from The Buckeye Institute presented his testimony to the Ohio Senate Education Committee regarding Senate Bill 127.
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Ohio's February job market: mixed signals with growth and rising unemployment
Rea S. Hederman Jr. of The Buckeye Institute has shared insights following the Ohio jobs report released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
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Ohio Senate Bill 1 aims to reform higher education
Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, expressed his support following the signing of Ohio Senate Bill 1 into law by Governor Mike DeWine.
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The Buckeye Institute files brief with Supreme Court challenging Affordable Care Act provisions
The Buckeye Institute has submitted its second amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Kennedy v. Braidwood Management.
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Buckeye Institute urges Supreme Court to hear Riviera Beach property rights case
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief on Wednesday in the case of Lozman v. Riviera Beach, Florida.
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Buckeye Institute sues OAPSE and AFSCME over dues deductions for non-members
The Buckeye Institute has initiated legal action against the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).