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Rep. Mike Carey Congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on Election to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

By North Columbus News | Oct 25, 2023

Washington, DC – Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) expressed his congratulations to Rep. Mike Johnson on being elected as the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Mike Johnson is a strong conservative leader who has built trust with every section of the House Republican conference. He didn't seek the job of speaker initially, but he is the right person for this moment," said Congressman Carey. In his statement, Carey emphasized the priorities of House Republicans, stating, "House Republicans were elected to rein in runaway federal spending, curb inflation,...

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Vance Statement on Passage of Amendment Banning Mask Mandates

By North Columbus News | Oct 25, 2023

In a significant development, Senator JD Vance's amendment to the Senate minibus appropriations bill, which prohibits the Department of Transportation from enforcing mask mandates using federal funds, has been passed with a final vote count of 59-38. This ban effectively prevents the enforcement of federal mask mandates on various modes of transportation, including passenger airlines, commuter rail, rapid transit buses, and other transportation programs funded through Fiscal Year 2024.Senator Vance expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "This is a massive...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Franklin County in week ending Oct. 21?

By North Columbus News | Oct 24, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There are 449 professional licenses expiring in Franklin County in November

By North Columbus News | Oct 24, 2023

There are 449 professional licenses expiring in Franklin County during November in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Vance Amendment Would Ban Federal Mask Mandates on Public Transit

By North Columbus News | Oct 24, 2023

Senator JD Vance from Ohio has proposed an amendment to the Senate minibus appropriations bill that would prohibit the Department of Transportation from enforcing mask mandates on public transit using federal funds. The ban would cover passenger airlines, commuter rail, rapid transit buses, and any other transportation program funded through the current fiscal year.Senator Vance expressed his rationale for the amendment, stating, "Democrats insist mask mandates are never coming back. Well, I've got an amendment that will prohibit the Department of Transportation from...

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Cheapest e85 gas in cities across Franklin County in week ending Oct. 21

By North Columbus News | Oct 23, 2023

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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31.1% less Franklin County professional licenses issued in week ending Sept. 9 compared to previous week

By North Columbus News | Oct 23, 2023

There were 162 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Sept. 9, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Week ending Oct. 21, 2023: 142 professional licenses issued in Franklin County

By North Columbus News | Oct 22, 2023

There were 142 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Oct. 21, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Franklin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 21

By North Columbus News | Oct 22, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Fairfield County received FDA inspections in Q3 2023?

By North Columbus News | Oct 22, 2023

There were seven companies in a city associated with Fairfield County that received seven FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cities located in Delaware County saw FDA inspections of 7 companies in Q3 2023

By North Columbus News | Oct 21, 2023

There were seven companies in a city associated with Delaware County that received seven FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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North Columbus News area weekly mass times

By North Columbus News | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the North Columbus News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Recent Franklin County home sales in week ending Oct. 14

By North Columbus News | Oct 21, 2023

There were 98 reported residential sales in Franklin County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Senator Vance & Colleagues Demand Indoor Air Testing and Decontamination for Residents of East Palestine

By North Columbus News | Oct 20, 2023

Washington, D.C. - In response to concerns raised by residents of East Palestine, Ohio, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has led a bipartisan and bicameral effort to demand indoor air testing and decontamination services for the community. Joined by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Representatives Warren Davidson (R-OH-08), Max Miller (R-OH-7), Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Senator Vance has addressed a letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, urging immediate action.The letter highlights the concerns raised by...

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Senator Vance raises concerns about asset managers' compliance with securities law

By North Columbus News | Oct 20, 2023

Senator JD Vance of Ohio engaged in a discussion with SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda during a Senate Banking Committee hearing.

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Senator Vance & Kevin Roberts: Don't Hold Up Israel Aid to Further Ukraine War Funding

By North Columbus News | Oct 19, 2023

Senate leadership is using the crisis in Israel as a "Plan B" to push the Biden administration's funding request across the finish line, according to an op-ed written by Senator JD Vance and Dr. Kevin Roberts published in The Hill. The horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, funded by Iran, has resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 Israelis and at least thirty American citizens.In response to the escalating war in Israel, the United States' closest ally in the Middle East, the U.S. will need to provide military support in the coming weeks. However, Senate leadership's attempt...

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Senator Vance to Introduce Legislation to Protect Stay-at-Home Parents from Undue Healthcare Costs

By North Columbus News | Oct 17, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) are set to introduce the Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act, a legislation aimed at protecting stay-at-home parents from being burdened with excessive healthcare costs. The proposed act would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include "birth of a child" as a protected reason for not returning to work.The bill seeks to prevent employers from reclaiming healthcare premiums and ensure that employers subject to the FMLA continue their health premium contributions during the 12-week leave...

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Senator Vance to Introduce Legislation to Protect Stay-at-Home Parents from Undue Healthcare Costs

By North Columbus News | Oct 17, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) are set to introduce a new legislation called the Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act. This bill aims to protect stay-at-home parents from being burdened with undue healthcare costs. The proposed legislation would add "birth of a child" as a protected reason for not returning to work under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).The Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act seeks to address the issue of employers reclaiming healthcare premiums from employees who choose not to return to work after taking...

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Licensing: Which professional licenses in Franklin County were issued in week ending Oct. 14, 2023?

By North Columbus News | Oct 15, 2023

There were 157 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Oct. 14, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Home sales in Franklin County in week ending Oct. 7

By North Columbus News | Oct 14, 2023

There were 215 reported residential sales in Franklin County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.