Judge blocks order limiting Texas ballot drop-off locations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Friday halted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order that shuttered dozens of mail ballot drop-off sites weeks before November’s election, authorizing only one for every county no matter the size.
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'The military's #MeToo moment:' Fort Hood victims speak out
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Maria Valentine says she was just months into her training at Fort Hood, a U.S. Army base in Texas, in 2006 when a sergeant with a history of alleged harassment toward other soldiers wrote her up after she complained that she didn't want him touching her …
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Judge: Energy company can continue donations to lawmakers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort by Ohio's attorney general to block an energy company and its affiliated entities from donating to lawmakers is an infringement of First Amendment rights, a judge ruled Friday.
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Judge: Energy company can continue donations to lawmakers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort by Ohio's attorney general to block an energy company and its affiliated entities from donating to lawmakers is an infringement of First Amendment rights, a judge ruled Friday.
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Judge: Energy company can continue donations to lawmakers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort by Ohio's attorney general to block an energy company and its affiliated entities from donating to lawmakers is an infringement of First Amendment rights, a judge ruled Friday.
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Judge: Energy company can continue donations to lawmakers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort by Ohio's attorney general to block an energy company and its affiliated entities from donating to lawmakers is an infringement of First Amendment rights, a judge ruled Friday.
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Groups sue Texas governor to block limits on ballot drops
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that dramatically reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
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Judge: Ohio can't stop nuclear bailout money from being paid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's attorney general can't
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Committee adjourns on eve of deadline to repeal bailout law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — On the eve of a deadline, the Ohio House committee set up to determine the fate of the law now tainted by a $60 million federal bribery investigation adjourned for the coming weeks with no immediate plans for repeal in place.
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Federal judge rejects changes to Ohio ballot signature rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The signature-matching requirement for ballots and ballot applications in Ohio are burdensome to voters, but changing the process close to the election could be “particularly damaging," a federal judge has ruled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Texts show Ex-House speaker pushed lawmaker to pass bailout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio lawmaker leading the charge to repeal a nuclear bailout bill was unsuccessfully pressured by the former House speaker to vote in favor of its passage, newly released records show.
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Texts show Ex-House speaker pushed lawmaker to pass bailout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio lawmaker leading the charge to repeal a nuclear bailout bill was unsuccessfully pressured by the former House speaker to vote in favor of its passage, newly released records show.
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Ohio sues to block nuclear bailout money from being paid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s attorney general sued Wednesday in an attempt to block the state’s nuclear plants from collecting fees on electricity bills that were authorized in a new law at the center of a
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Ohio sues to block nuclear bailout money from being paid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s attorney general sued Wednesday in an attempt to block the state’s nuclear plants from collecting fees on electricity bills that were authorized in a new law at the center of a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Committee hears varying testimony on repeal of bailout bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The pressure to repeal the law at the center of a
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Lawmakers clash on repeal of bailout bill as deadline looms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The pressure to repeal the law at the center of a
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New Ohio House speaker's sterling narrative has detractors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — There were some whispers among members of the Republican caucus that Bob Cupp should be the person to lead the Ohio House. It was 2018. The
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House speaker's 'Boy Scout' reputation comes with murky past
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — There were some whispers among the Republican caucus that Bob Cupp should be the person to lead the Ohio House. It was 2018. The
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Ohio judge derides restriction of 1 ballot box per county
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A directive that restricted Ohio counties to one ballot drop box in November was arbitrary and unreasonable, a county judge ruled Tuesday, delivering the Republican secretary of state in the presidential battleground another in a series of blows to his policies.
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Chick-fil-A: No longer seeking lease at San Antonio airport
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chick-fil-A said Monday that it no longer plans to open a restaurant in the San Antonio airport, even though the Texas city relented after more than a year of legal wrangling that began when some city leaders opposed the fast-food chain getting a spot, citing donations …
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Chick-fil-A: No longer seeking lease at San Antonio airport
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chick-fil-A said Monday that it no longer plans to open a restaurant in the San Antonio airport, even though the Texas city relented after more than a year of legal wrangling that began when some city leaders opposed the fast-food chain getting a spot, citing donations …
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College students test positive for coronavirus, throw party
A college student house held a party over the Labor Day weekend that included people who had recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to police body camera footage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
House committee holds hearing on repeal of bailout law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The alleged corruption that led to passage of a nuclear plant bailout law and questions about whether the bailout was financially necessary demand the law's immediate repeal and replacement, Democratic and Republican lawmakers testified Thursday.
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House committee to hold 1st hearing on repeal of bailout law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — House lawmakers planned a Thursday hearing to begin repealing and replacing a nuclear plant bailout law now at the center of a $60 million federal bribery probe that led to the ouster of the former GOP House speaker.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
US Army: New leadership at Fort Hood; Guillen probe widens
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Army officials announced changes in the leadership at Fort Hood on Tuesday amid what they said was a widening investigation into the slaying of a soldier at the Texas base that has prompted calls for the military to change the way it handles sexual abuse …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
US Army: New leadership at Fort Hood; Guillen probe widens
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Army officials announced changes in the leadership at Fort Hood on Tuesday amid what they said was a widening investigation into the slaying of a soldier at the Texas base that has prompted calls for the military to change the way it handles sexual abuse …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Ohio House speaker calls on indicted predecessor to resign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The GOP speaker of the Ohio House on Tuesday called for his predecessor, a fellow Republican under federal indictment in a $60 million bribery scheme, to resign his seat and leave the General Assembly.
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Ex-House speaker will plead not guilty to corruption charge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The former speaker of the Ohio House said Tuesday he will plead not guilty to a corruption charge following his arrest in a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Ohio lawmakers interrupt break to settle energy bill's fate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers planned to interrupt their summer break Tuesday to determine the fate of a nuclear bailout bill at the center of a
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Kanye West sues Ohio election head to get on November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rapper Kanye West sued Ohio’s election chief Wednesday in an effort to be placed on the November presidential ballot after the Secretary of State deemed him unqualified as an independent candidate.
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Ohio may purge 115K inactive voters from rolls post-election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than 115,000 inactive voter registrations are at risk of being removed from Ohio's voter rolls after the November election, the state's election chief said Friday.
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Kanye West sues Ohio election head to get on November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rapper Kanye West sued Ohio’s election chief Wednesday in an effort to be placed on the November presidential ballot after the Secretary of State deemed him unqualified as an independent candidate.
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Kanye West sues Ohio election head to get on November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rapper Kanye West sued Ohio’s election chief Wednesday in an effort to be placed on the November presidential ballot after the Secretary of State deemed him unqualified as an independent candidate.
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Kanye West sues Ohio election head to get on November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rapper Kanye West sued Ohio’s election chief Wednesday in an effort to be placed on the November presidential ballot after the Secretary of State deemed him unqualified as an independent candidate.
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Family: Soldier believed dead was happy until recently
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An aunt of a soldier whose body is believed to have been found about 30 miles (48.28 kilometers) from the Texas base where he was stationed says her nephew had been happy in the Army up until a few months ago, when he reported being sexually …
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Attorney: Missing Fort Hood soldier's body found in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The body of a missing soldier is believed to have been found about 30 miles from Fort Hood, the Army base in Texas where he was stationed, police said Tuesday.
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Attorney: Missing Foot Hood soldier's body found in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The body of a missing soldier is believed to have been found about 30 miles from Fort Hood, the Army base in Texas where he was stationed, police said Tuesday.
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Attorney: Missing Foot Hood soldier's body found in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The body of a missing soldier is believed to have been found about 30 miles from Fort Hood, the Army base in Texas where he was stationed, police said Tuesday.
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Dems fault GOP, return cash tainted by Ohio bribery scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With their presidential hopes high for fall, some Ohio Democrats who helped seat a now-indicted Republican House speaker and pass the nuclear bailout bill prosecutors allege he delivered as part of a nearly $61 million bribery scheme have begun shedding campaign contributions tainted by the related …
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Authorities search for latest missing soldier from Fort Hood
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities searched Friday in Central Texas for another soldier who has gone missing from Fort Hood, with the man's family members and the U.S. Army asking the public for help.
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Authorities search for latest missing soldier from Fort Hood
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities searched Friday in Central Texas for another soldier who has gone missing from Fort Hood, with the man's family members and the U.S. Army asking the public for help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kanye West fails to qualify on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kanye West won't appear on Ohio's ballot as an unaffiliated presidential candidate this November because of mismatched information on the rapper's signature-gathering documents, Ohio's elections chief said Friday.
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Abbott proposes punishing Texas cities that 'defund' police
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday proposed punishing cities that cut police funding by freezing property tax revenue, the main funding source for local government services including schools, roads and law enforcement.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again tests negative for coronavirus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fourth COVID-19 test result for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine came back negative Saturday after he
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again tests negative for coronavirus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fourth COVID-19 test result for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine came back negative Saturday after he
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again tests negative for coronavirus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fourth COVID-19 test result for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine came back negative Saturday after he
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DeWine tests negative after positive test before Trump visit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement from his office.
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DeWine tests negative after positive test before Trump visit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement from his office.
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Ohio gov tests negative after positive result at Trump visit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement from his office.
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DeWine tests negative for virus after earlier positive test
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to his Twitter page.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
USPS official: Mail-in ballot surge will not impact service
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is prepared to handle an unprecedented influx of absentee ballots this November and any reports of the agency being overwhelmed or incapable are false, a senior postal elections official said Thursday at an event sponsored by Ohio’s elections chief.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive ahead of Trump visit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, an early advocate among Republicans of wearing masks and other pandemic precautions, tested positive Thursday for the coronavirus just ahead of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kanye West files petitions to appear on Ohio ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kanye West filed his petition Wednesday to appear as a presidential candidate on Ohio’s ballot in November, the office of Ohio's election chief said.
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Ohio House picks GOP ex-justice to replace its ousted leader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Thursday chose former state Supreme Court justice and current Rep. Bob Cupp to lead the Ohio House, replacing the speaker ousted hours earlier amid a scandal.
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Ohio House picks GOP ex-justice to replace its ousted leader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Thursday chose former state Supreme Court justice and current Rep. Bob Cupp to lead the Ohio House, replacing the speaker ousted hours earlier amid a scandal.
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'Stain on the House': Ohio reps oust GOP speaker amid probe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In a historic, unanimous and bipartisan vote Thursday, the Ohio House ousted its Republican speaker as the chamber's top leader following his indictment in
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Ohio House ousts top leader after arrest in bribery scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House ousted its Republican speaker as the chamber’s top leader in a historic, unanimous and bipartisan vote Thursday after he was charged in an alleged $60 million bribery scheme.
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Ohio House prepares to vote on removing disgraced GOP leader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nine days after federal officials released details of a $60 million bribery probe, the Ohio House is preparing for an historic vote on whether to remove the powerful Republican speaker alleged to have led the scheme.
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Ohio House prepares to vote on removing disgraced GOP leader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nine days after federal officials released details of a $60 million bribery probe, the Ohio House is preparing for an historic vote on whether to remove the powerful Republican speaker alleged to have led the scheme.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio House sets Thursday vote to remove disgraced speaker
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House plans to vote Thursday on the removal of the disgraced House speaker arrested last week in connection with
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio House sets Thursday vote to remove disgraced speaker
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House plans to vote Thursday on the removal of the disgraced House speaker arrested last week in connection with
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio GOP sets course to remove speaker accused of bribery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican state representatives in Ohio signaled their intent Tuesday to remove the disgraced House speaker arrested last week in connection with
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio GOP lawmakers agree to oust speaker accused of bribery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican state representatives in Ohio agreed Tuesday to remove the disgraced House speaker arrested last week in connection with
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio GOP lawmakers to meet to determine Householder's fate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican state representatives in Ohio planned to meet Tuesday for the first time since their leader was arrested in connection with
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio GOP lawmakers to meet to determine Householder's fate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican state representatives in Ohio planned to meet Tuesday for the first time since their leader was arrested in connection with
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers promote potential replacement for Householder
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House lawmakers on Friday moved to address the power vacuum created by the arrest of current Republican Speaker Larry Householder amid a $60 million federal bribery probe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio governor reverses course, calls to repeal energy law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine reversed course on Thursday and called for a nuclear bailout energy law to be repealed and replaced in the wake of a $60 million state bribery scandal implicating one of Ohio's most powerful politicians.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio governor reverses course, calls to repeal energy law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine reversed course on Thursday and called for a nuclear bailout energy law to be repealed and replaced in the wake of a $60 million state bribery scandal implicating one of Ohio's most powerful politicians.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ohio GOP lawmakers push to repeal energy bill amid scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. This story will be updated.
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New pressure on Ohio governor, once hailed for virus action
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Early during the coronavirus outbreak, Ohio’s Republican governor appeared prophetic with his decisive steps to ban spectators from a sports expo, shut down all schools before any other state and put a stop to the presidential primary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Woman pleads not guilty to charges in Texas soldier's death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 22-year-old woman accused of helping hide the body of a slain Texas soldier pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges related to the crime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.
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VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Governor requires masks for residents of 7 hard-hit counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Residents of seven Ohio counties will be mandated to wear a mask when out in public, Gov. Mike DeWine announced during a briefing Tuesday as the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 reached the highest count in at least 21 days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Governor requires masks for residents of 7 hard-hit counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Residents of seven Ohio counties will be mandated to wear a mask when out in public, Gov. Mike DeWine announced during a briefing Tuesday as the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 reached the highest count in at least 21 days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
DeWine's company gets loan from federal virus aid program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A company partly owned by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
DeWine's company gets loan from federal virus aid program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A company partly owned by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Governor's company receives loan from virus aid program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A company partly owned by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
5 officers investigated over use of force at Austin protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five Austin police officers are on paid administrative duty amid an investigation into the use of what authorities call “less lethal” force during May protests against police brutality and racial injustice, according to the police department.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
5 officers investigated over use of force at Austin protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five Austin police officers are on paid administrative duty amid an investigation into the use of what authorities call “less lethal” force during May protests against police brutality and racial injustice, according to the police department.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Columbus bans police use of tear gas, limits pepper spray
The city of Columbus on Tuesday prohibited police use of tear gas and limited use of pepper spray to clear streets and disperse peaceful demonstrators following weeks of global protests over the death of George Floyd.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Federal funds obtained to send absentee ballot form requests
Every registered voter in Ohio will receive an absentee ballot request form in the mail through the use of federal funding, in a move some officials say could help mail-in voting in the critical battleground state go more smoothly in November than it went during the primary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Ohio to use federal funds to send absentee ballot forms
Every registered voter in Ohio will receive an absentee ballot request form in the mail through the use of federal funding, in a move some officials say could help mail-in voting in the critical battleground state go more smoothly in November than it went during the primary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Legislator's comments about black people, hygiene draw fury
A Republican lawmaker questioned during a meeting of the Ohio Senate Health Committee if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well as other groups.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Legislator's comments about black people, hygiene draw fury
A Republican lawmaker questioned during a meeting of the Ohio Senate Health Committee if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well as other groups.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Legislator's comments about black people, hygiene draw fury
A Republican lawmaker questioned during a meeting of the Ohio Senate Health Committee if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well as other groups.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Legislator's comments about black people, hygiene draw fury
A Republican lawmaker questioned on the Ohio Senate floor if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well as other groups.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Senator asks if hygiene is reason 'colored' people get virus
A Republican lawmaker questioned on the Ohio Senate floor if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well as other groups.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
FBI: National Guardsman expressed white supremacist ideology
An Ohio National Guardsman was removed from policing protests in Washington D.C. after the FBI found he expressed white supremacist ideology online, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a briefing Friday.
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