There were 194 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Sept. 23, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
In a recent op-ed published in The Washington Examiner, East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway called on Congress to pass the Railway Safety Act. The act, written by Ohio Senators JD Vance (R) and Sherrod Brown (D), aims to address the safety failures that led to a catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this year.Describing the impact of the derailment, Mayor Conaway emphasized the resilience of the East Palestine community while acknowledging the lasting changes brought about by the disaster. He stressed the importance of learning from the lessons of...
There were 176 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Nov. 4, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
Of the 1,313,598 citizens living in Franklin County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has rejected what he calls "banana republic" tactics from President Biden and continues his hold policy for nominees to the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ). This policy was originally announced in response to the DOJ's political prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump.In his objection to Senate Democrats' unanimous consent requests for DOJ nominees, Senator Vance expressed his concerns. He highlighted the fentanyl crisis in the country and placed blame on President Biden's border policies for allowing record levels of fentanyl into the...
In a joint effort, Senator JD Vance and all Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee have written a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, urging them to reconsider their recent statement on lending discrimination against "noncitizen borrowers." The statement, issued on October 12, calls for American financial institutions to extend loans to illegal immigrants, a move that goes against longstanding legal interpretations from federal regulators.Senator Vance expressed concern over the potential consequences of this guidance,...
There were 162 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Sept. 16, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
There were 171 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending Oct. 28, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
Senator JD Vance (R-OH) visited the Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative in Xenia, Ohio, to learn about their efforts in helping individuals recover from addiction and providing them with skills for successful careers. The organization focuses on training individuals in fields such as HVAC, plumbing, and call center operations.Speaking about his visit, Senator Vance expressed his appreciation for the work being done by Emerge. He stated, "The team at Emerge is doing incredible work, helping people in this community get over addiction and find training for successful...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senators JD Vance, Roger Marshall, Mike Lee, and Ted Cruz have introduced The Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023, which aims to provide $14.3 billion of aid to Israel. The legislation includes $10.6 billion for assistance through the Department of Defense, $3.5 billion for foreign military financing, and $200 million in diplomatic funding to protect U.S. embassies and personnel.The introduction of this standalone legislation comes as a rejection of the Biden administration's attempt to link aid packages to Israel and Ukraine. Senator Vance emphasizes that "it...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator JD Vance (R-OH) expressed his support for a standalone Israel aid package during an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business. The Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 seeks to provide $14.3 billion of aid to Israel without being hindered by President Biden's unrelated priorities in Ukraine.According to Senator Vance, the majority of the Republican conference is in favor of separating the packages. He stated, "Let me just set the table a little bit here: we have $14 billion in a request for Israel, I support it, probably 99 of my...
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.