The Federal Social Security Fairness Act passed through the U.S. Senate Chamber in the final session Saturday before Congress resets next year. This act will eliminate WEP and GPO allowing public employees that pay into state sponsored retirement systems to receive their full social security benefits.
There are many names being floated out there, but one name that seems to be talked about a lot is Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.
Ohio’s Senate President will be moving to the House of Representatives in the next term, and he is getting ready to take over as the next Speaker of the House. Members of the House Republican Caucus unanimously elected Matt Huffman during a meeting earlier this month.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area gathered at the Lima Public Library.
November 4, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In an effort to safeguard democratic principles and the rule of law, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general calling for peace nationwide in response to the Nov. 5 presidential election. Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve. We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans. Violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it.
Many Elida residents voiced strong concerns about the financial future of Elida Local Schools at Tuesday night's special board of education meeting. Currently, the Elida School Board is weighing the idea of putting out a $2.7 million renewal levy as the current levy expires at the end of 2025. In the unofficial 5-year forecast presented by Elida Treasurer Larry Kaiser, the district's expenses are forecasted to outpace revenues by an increasingly growing margin. On Tuesday evening, many Elida residents publicly addressed the board with their concerns if a renewal levy is not pursued.
The President of the Ohio NAACP says Project 2025 would hurt civil organizations and programs on a national level.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A United States senator stopped in Lima on Saturday to show support for Sherrod Brown.
Many important decisions are to be made on the November election ballot, including Issue One regarding gerrymandering. The We Are Ohio group and Union Strong held a community meeting today to talk about Issue One and its importance regarding fair voting districts. Several speakers voiced their opinions, including the president of the Ohio State Association of Letter Carriers, Jeff Kranz, who spoke about the importance of absentee and mail-in ballots.
United States Senator Sherrod Brown stopped in Lima on Thursday to talk to voters about how he's helped Ohioans. Brown and local union leaders endorsing him emphasized that his efforts in office have been focused on making Washington work for individuals and the working class. He has spent the last several years working on bills that keep jobs in the United States, lowering healthcare costs, and strengthening union rights.
