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Ohio authorities propose stronger penalties for distracted drivers

February 15, 2020 Todd DeFeo

State lawmakers are pushing a new bill aimed at strengthening Ohio’s laws regarding the use of wireless devices and smartphones while driving.

Ohio bill would ban minors from entering bars

January 29, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Senate Bill 115 would also apply to breweries, micro-distilleries and wineries. Under current law, people under 21 years of age may enter such an establishment, but businesses are barred from serving them.

Number of deaths on Ohio roads on the rise, officials say

December 20, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Traffic crashes on Ohio’s roads claimed the lives of more people this year than a year ago, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on Buckeye State roads this decade.

Governors send letter in support of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

October 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Governors from several states, including Ohio and Illinois, sent a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.

Iconic Cornhenge celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo

One of Ohio’s most iconic roadside attractions is celebrating 25 years.

Group opposes tax provision in Ohio’s proposed budget

June 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A travel association is opposing provisions in Ohio’s proposed budget that would apply the state sales and use tax and local hotel occupancy tax to the fees charged by travel agents.

Ohio lawmakers looking to legalize sports gambling

May 20, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers want to legalize and tax wagering on professional and collegiate sports or athletic events in the Buckeye State.

Ohio considering bill to ban towing companies from hiring spotters

May 14, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

State lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that would make it illegal for towing companies to employ a spotter.

Lyft opposes proposal to impose sales tax on rides

May 8, 2019 Watchdog.org

Levying a sales tax on transportation network companies in Ohio could have a potentially dangerous effect on the state’s residents, Lyft told members of the Ohio House Finance Committee. State lawmakers are looking to mandate ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft collect a sales tax on the base fare or fees based on distance or time. Officials say the proposal could bring in more than $50 million over the two-year budget. But, in written

In budget discussions, coalition seeks details about school funding and Lyft opposes sales tax

May 7, 2019 Watchdog.org

Ohio officials should release proposed new school funding formula details throughout the Buckeye State, a representative of Ohio’s eight urban school districts told the House Finance Committee. The Ohio 8 Coalition, an alliance of superintendents and teacher union presidents representing Ohio’s eight urban school districts – Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown – offered six recommendations to committee members debating the fate of the state’s operating budget during a committee hearing. Members of a