Ohio officer who lied about being shot while on duty pleads guilty

A former Newcomerstown police officer accused of lying about being shot on duty causing a manhunt for a fictional suspect pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the incident. One count of inducing panic, a felony of the fifth degree; One count of making false alarms, a felony of the fifth degree; Two counts of tampering with evidence, felonies of the third degree; One count of forgery, a felony of the fifth degree; and One count of workers' compensation fraud, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Heated statewide issues, local battles Tuesday in Ohio

High-profile statewide measures on crime victims' rights and prescription drug prices will be decided Tuesday in Ohio, along with local elections including mayoral races in three of the state's four largest cities. The two highly publicized state issues highlight ballots with myriad local races for leadership of the state's cities, townships and villages.

Rep. John Boccieri

With cuts in funding for marketing and local outreach support, State Representative John Boccieri said it's up to local leaders to make sure consumers have the information they need. "It's so important that folks have access to affordable health care and that's why we've been fighting to make sure that people still have access to enroll in health care plans and for the expansion of medicare as well," said State Representative John Boccieri.

Activists urge voter pressure on DACA legislation

TOLEDO: Activists working on behalf of Latino students are urging Northwest Ohio voters to put pressure on undecided Congressmen as part of an overall strategy to effectively get legislation passed to keep DREAMers and those enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and to prevent their deportation. About 20 people attended a community forum held Wednesday evening, Oct. 25, 2017 at the Reynolds Corners Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in Toledo.

West Wing Reads for 10/27/17

Josh Mitchell at the Wall Street Journal reports the "U.S. economy posted its best six-month stretch of growth in three years despite two hurricanes." GDP growth in the third quarter bested analyst estimates and was the first time since mid 2004 when "the economy strung together two quarters of at least 3% growth."

Ohio’s Gov. Kasich Supports Alexander-Murray Health-Care Compromise

A deal on health care from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington has limited support among senators of both parties. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler asked Gov. John Kasich about that deal, which looks very similar to one he worked on with Democratic Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper .

YSU Considers 6 Percent Tuition Hike for 2018 Freshman

Youngstown State University is considering increasing tuition and fees for next year's freshman class, despite a two-year tuition freeze approved by lawmakers in the state's current budget. The university is relying on a 2013 law to implement a 6 percent increase for students who enroll next fall; the university would then freeze that rate, guaranteeing the class would pay the same price through their four years of school.

Trump voices optimism on tax reform

Trump sees 'great spirit' for tax reform plan, targets passage by end of the year President wants tax package by the end of the year, or he'll be disappointed. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://usat.ly/2yAaQ9p President Trump took his tax pitch to a conservative think tank on Tuesday, arguing that his plan would be a boon to the economy, boosting growth and jobs.

GOP Senate hopefuls reluctant to back McConnell as leader

Addison Mitchell McConnell Gun proposal picks up GOP support Children's health-care bill faces new obstacles Dems see Trump as potential ally on gun reform MORE has become a flashpoint for Republicans running for Senate in 2018. The Hill asked nearly two-dozen Senate candidates this week if they would support McConnell as leader if elected.

Cincinnati Democrat proposes bump stock ban

Ohio Democrats on Tuesday proposed legislation that would ban the devices used by the mass shooter in Las Vegas that modify rifles to fire similarly to automatic weapons. "There is no conceivable reason why an individual needs to use a bump stock," said the bill's primary sponsor, Sen. Cecil Thomas .

Tribute To Ted Strickland Will Celebrate Lifelong Service Of Former Governor, Congressman

On Saturday night, Democrats and progressives from across Ohio will gather at The Renaissance in downtown Columbus to pay tribute to former governor and congressman Ted Strickland. The event, " A Tribute to Ted Strickland ," is being presented by Buckeye State policy think tank Innovation Ohio Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. A reception prior to the dinner will be hosted by Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish.

GOP’s drastic Medicaid cuts would be devastating for HIV-positive Ohioans like me: Olga Irwin (Opinion)

A scanning electron micrograph revealed the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus , in this 2011 file photo. Olga Irwin writes that her ability to manage her expensive HIV treatments along with treatments for her other illnesses is threatened by proposed GOP budget cuts.

15% of Ohioans could see higher taxes under GOP plan

As part of an effort to overhaul the federal tax code, House Republican leaders want to scrap a key section of the current code used by more than 40 million Americans to deduct their property taxes and state taxes from their returns. But because the tax plan also eliminates the $4,000 personal exemption, the combined changes could lead to higher taxes for as many as 15 percent of Ohio's taxpayers, according to a study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit in Washington.

Cleveland Celebrates Armenian Independence; Mayor Jackson Issues Proclamation to Mark Occasion

CLEVELAND, Ohio-The Armenian flag flew high above Cleveland City Hall on Sept. 21, as Armenian-Americans of Cleveland and throughout the Buckeye State gathered to celebrate Armenia's 26th independence, at a reception organized by the Armenian National Committee of Ohio .

Palestinian kills 3 Israelis in settlement near Jerusalem

White House and congressional Republicans finalizing a tax plan that would slash the corporate rate while likely reducing the levy for the wealthiest Americans. White House and congressional Republicans finalizing a tax plan that would slash the corporate rate while likely reducing the levy for the wealthiest Americans.