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    FILE - Federal law enforcement officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) conduct a traffic stop and detain people, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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    No major local impact so far from ‘Operation Buckeye’ ICE enforcement effort in Columbus
    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs a series of bills meant to address rising property taxes in Ohio on Dec. 19, 2025. Photo by Avery Kreemer.
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    Ohio property tax elimination effort forges ahead despite state reforms
    Barrel House is one area bar that offers a variety of THC-infused beverages. A line-item veto announced by Gov. Mike DeWine Friday will lump hemp-infused beverages with all other intoxicating hemp products that the state is set to ban from general retailers. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    THC-infused drink sales limited to Ohio dispensaries after governor’s veto
    The owners of Terrasana, the new medical marijuana dispenary at 183 Raydo Circle in Springfield, talk about the opening day on Thursday. The owners are, from left, Craig Mauer, Bill Kedia and Todd Yaross. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Trump’s marijuana reclassification order could open pathways for research, financing
    The U.S. Courthouse in downtown Dayton. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF
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    Federal employees to have Dec. 24 and 26 off for five-day holiday break
    Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley, 56, was arraigned on multiple accounts Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2024, before a visiting judge in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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    Did Clerk of Courts Foley violate probation by drinking? State auditor wants to know
    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs a series of bills meant to address rising property taxes in Ohio on Dec. 19, 2025. Photo by Avery Kreemer.
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    Governor approves long-awaited property tax reforms
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    DeWine reluctantly signs bill ending grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots
    President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)
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    Presidential address, bonus checks for U.S. troops: Federal policy impacting southwest...
    A drone shot of the Little Miami River on the Hamilton Twp. / Deerfield Twp. line. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Ohio EPA considers allowing data centers to dump wastewater in state waterways
    Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, right, confers with Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, right, as the House finishes voting on the second day of balloting to elect a speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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    No deal on expiring health insurance subsidies: How Ohio Congress members voted
    The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating a crash in Harrison Twp. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
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    Vehicle registration, renewal fees to increase in 2026 as lifeline for state highway...
    
                        FILE — The Ohio state Capitol building in Columbus, April 13, 2018.
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    DDN, WYSO to join League of Women Voters for Capitol Chat: Public is invited
    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey on Dec. 16, 2025, to announce the results of a recent audit into educator preparation programs at colleges and universities across the state. Photo taken by the governor's office.
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    Wright State, Central State not compliant with Ohio ‘science of reading’ standards, state...
    Miami Twp. Fiscal Officer Bob Matthews
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    Judge to decide Miami Twp. fiscal officer’s fate in $9.7M gold coin case
    Building 120 on the Dayton VA campus, which houses the American Veterans Heritage Center. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF
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    VA to eliminate 25K unfilled positions nationwide
    State Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. represents Ohio’s 6th Senate District, which includes the majority of Dayton, Carlisle, Centerville, Jefferson Township (part), Kettering, Miami Township (part), Moraine, Oakwood, Riverside, Springboro, Trotwood, Washington Township, and West Carrollton. (CONTRIBUTED)
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    Dayton’s state senator proposes governor’s youth council
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    ‘Not a good situation’: DeWine warns of workforce shortage in Springfield when TPS for...
    Store associate Ahmad Hamdan stocks Basic cigarettes as he starts his shift at the Eastown Smoke Shop on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Dayton. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    ‘Long time coming’: Ohioans on both sides of intoxicating hemp ban
    Vehicles drive past CareSource on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in downtown Dayton. CareSource Management Services LLC expects to create 167 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $12.5 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion in Dayton, according to the Ohio Department of Development. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Ohio tax break approved for 167 new CareSource jobs in Dayton
    The Air City Garage in downtown Dayton is set for rehabilitation. Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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    Air City Garage renovation developers get $3M loan from Ohio
    Miamisburg City Council member Ryan Colvin is running for State Representative for Ohio's 40th House District.
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    Miamisburg councilman launches bid for 40th House District
    Sitting next to founder and CEO of Dell, Michael Dell, left, President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with business leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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    Pay raises for troops, farm aid and forever chemicals: Federal updates and southwest Ohio
    Sen. Jon Husted (R-Upper Arlington, left) and U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) listen on Friday, Sept. 26 during a groundbreaking ceremony for the first stage of onMain's development of the former Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton. Both helped bring the project to fruition. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Ohio’s senators, Dayton’s congressman mum on restrictions to legal immigration
    Gov. Mike DeWine (right) speaks during a news conference on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at the Dayton City Commission Office. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    DeWine withholding Ramaswamy endorsement, wants more discussion first
    The Ohio Statehouse in May 2023.
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    DeWine announces millions in grants to support local families, workforce
    Some of the packaged cannabis ready for the dispensary Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at the Pure Ohio Wellness production facility in Clark County. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Ohio Senate votes to restrict intoxicating hemp to dispensaries, tweak recreational...
    Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, listens during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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    Sen. Moreno tries to play dealmaker on health insurance subsidies
    Director of Photography Phillip Booth operates the camera on set of director Lana Read's new film, "Death for Dinner", at the historic home of Helen and Rick Stevens-Gleason in early morning hours Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Ohio spends $50M a year subsidizing movies, theater: Critics give program a thumbs down
    The Ohio Statehouse in May 2023.
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    Hundreds of Ohio prisoners could lose access to education under House-passed prison...
    Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley, 56, was arraigned on multiple accounts Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2024, before a visiting judge in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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    ‘I have learned from my mistakes’: Clerk of Courts Foley pleads guilty to misdemeanor...
    Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference on Monday, Dec. 1 at Dayton City Commission Office.  DeWine vetoed a bill that would have expanded the hours 14- and 15-year-old employees in Ohio can work. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    DeWine vetoes bill allowing workers under 16 to work until 9 p.m. during school year
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