Ohio
Matt Shaughnessy, Bob Young square off in Ohio House 32nd district in rematch of 2020 race
Two acquainted opponents will sq. off Tuesday within the Ohio Home thirty second District, which incorporates the southern Summit County communities of Inexperienced, New Franklin, Barberton in addition to Akron’s Ellet, Firestone Park and Kenmore neighborhoods.
The district juts as far north as East Change at South Major Road in downtown Akron and south to Summit County’s boundary with Stark County.
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Democrat Matt Shaughnessy, a retired firefighter and training legal professional, faces Republican Bob Younger, a enterprise proprietor and present Ohio Home consultant for the thirty sixth District.
In 2020, the 2 males ran in opposition to one another for the Ohio Home, with Younger prevailing in a radically totally different district that included Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge and Mogadore. Each males have served as Inexperienced Metropolis Council members prior to now.
Each candidates had been requested about their high priorities within the election and responded by way of electronic mail.
Matt Shaughnessy
The Democratic candidate within the thirty second District cited individuals, the financial system and points of non-public freedom as three of his high points.
“I additionally consider each individual ought to have the chance for a great paying job that gives well being advantages and a retirement plan they’ll depend on,” he mentioned.
To assist accomplish that, he mentioned, he’ll help the appropriate of staff to prepare and negotiate for truthful wages.”Whether or not you go to work in a lab coat or a tough hat, your work ought to be compensated pretty and it’s best to earn sufficient to avoid wasting for wet days,” he mentioned.
Shaughnessy mentioned residents are “fed up” with state authorities corruption, citing the case of former Ohio Home Larry Householder.
On the financial system, Shaughnessy mentioned the Ohio Meeting failed working class voters by not suspending no less than a part of the state’s gasoline tax as the value per gallon surged this yr, topping $5 a gallon at its highest level.
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Shaughnessy mentioned he’ll help private freedoms, together with a lady’s proper to decide on.
“As a legislator in our state, I’ll defend alternative, and I’ll battle for everybody’s private freedoms,” he mentioned, “whether or not that’s the appropriate to marry the one you’re keen on, your freedom of speech, and our freedom of faith.”
Bob Younger
At the moment the Ohio Home thirty sixth District consultant, Younger cited inflation, crime and training as three of his high issues.
“In my first time period, I’ve a confirmed file of slicing taxes and returning hard-earned {dollars} to the hard-working individuals of Ohio…” Younger wrote in an emailed response.
Younger mentioned he’ll work to fight inflation on the state stage by reining in spending and inspiring job progress within the non-public sector.
“Ohio is transferring in the appropriate course with the latest funding of Intel and Honda increasing in our state,” he mentioned.On crime, Younger mentioned he helps police and the courts.
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“I’ll all the time again legislation enforcement and our authorized system,” he mentioned. “The women and men who shield our communities want extra sources, not much less.”
On training, Younger mentioned he has supported laws to advertise protected streets and colleges and can proceed to take action.”Our youngsters deserve high quality colleges that educate the abilities to develop and prosper,” he mentioned. “I’ve all the time supported correct faculty funding, so lecturers and college students have the instruments essential to succeed.”
Why they’re operating
Each candidates had been requested about their causes for operating. Their summarized responses:
Shaughnessy:“The individuals of our district will not be solely the place my coronary heart is, however the place my priorities lie. On my indicators throughout our district reads ‘for the Folks,’ making clear that my priorities in Columbus would be the priorities of the individuals of our district. That’s why I hear.”
Younger:“It is easy: this group is my spouse, Tina’s, and my house. It is the place we’re elevating our 4 lovely kids and the place our small enterprise is positioned. I need to guarantee now we have a consultant in Columbus combating to maintain our price of residing below management, stand with legislation enforcement and shield our communities, and guarantee now we have the perfect colleges, so our college students have alternatives proper right here in Ohio.”
Go away a message for Alan Ashworth at 330-996-3859 or electronic mail him at aashworth@gannett.com. Observe him on Twitter at @newsalanbeaconj.
Sales for license plates featuring Dolly Parton’s face began Monday for $25. All proceeds will go to fund her Imagination Library
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Fans of country music legend Dolly Parton can show off their pride for the singer with a new Ohio license plate.
Ohio drivers can now purchase license plates featuring Parton for $25. The money from each plate will go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, a charity that gives children ages 5 and younger a free book each month. The state began selling the plates Monday.
Specifically, the funds will go to the purchaser’s local county program of the library, which it says will pay for mailing a child 12 books, enough for an entire year. Ohio is the second state to offer a license plate supporting the library after Parton’s home state of Tennessee.
First lady Fran DeWine has focused on expanding the Imagination Library in Ohio since her husband Gov. Mike DeWine took office in 2019. She was inspired when she saw her grandchildren receive books through the program and by 2020, it had expanded to all of Ohio’s 88 counties.
“I’m excited to see Ohio as the second state to offer a specialty Dolly Parton license plate to support her program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, in Ohio,” Fran DeWine said in a press release. “With each purchase, $25 will go back to supporting the local program, helping to ensure the program remains available to all families in Ohio.”
The plates are available to purchase online at OPlates.com or in-person at a local deputy registrar license agency.
Gov. DeWine signed House Bill 315 which included the Parton Plates on Jan. 2. The original bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio, D-Lakewood, received unanimous yes votes in both chambers before the license plate language was put into the larger HB 315.
Donovan Hunt is a fellow in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s Statehouse News Bureau.
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Jeremiah Smith has taken his first season at Ohio State by storm, putting the star freshman on pace to be one of the Buckeyes’ top wide receivers of all time — and potentially the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft by the time he is done in Columbus.
In order to ensure that, Smith’s family has taken out permanent total disability insurance (PTD) ahead of the College Football Playoff, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd.
Smith is not eligible to declare for the draft until after his junior year at Ohio State, which would make the 2027 NFL draft the earliest he could leave. His insurance lasts until Aug. 1, 2027 or when he signs an NFL contract — whichever comes first — per Dodd.
Per Dodd, Smith’s insurance policy protects him from a career-ending injury both on and off the field, and is with Leverage Disability and Life Insurance, a Southern California-based athlete insurance firm. He does not have loss of draft value (LOV) coverage as part of his policy, per Dodd.
“If this kid steps off the curb and gets hit by a car, he’s covered,” Greenspoon Marder law firm’s head of insurance recovery Richard Giller told CBS Sports.
Dodd, citing sources, reported it is rare for freshmen to receive permanent total disability insurance. In addition, Dodd reported Smith’s premiums cost is $7,500-$8,000 per million of coverage, citing additional sources.
A player receiving insurance has become more common for players over the years, especially in bowl games. A most recent example is Colorado taking out full insurance for its players, including Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28.
Outside of a quiet CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal against Texas, against whom he finished with just one catch for 3 yards on three targets, Smith has impressed during the Buckeyes’ CFP championship run.
In the Buckeyes’ first two CFP games against Tennessee and Oregon, Smith combined for 290 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 13 catches. Smith enters Monday’s CFP championship vs. No. 7 Notre Dame with 1,227 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns on 71 catches on the season.
Shortly after Ohio State’s win over Oregon, ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky said if Smith were eligible for April’s NFL draft, he would be the No. 1 pick and “it wouldn’t even be close.”
“He would easily be the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft,” Orlovsky said on Jan. 2. “You will have teams in two years, for that ’27 draft, tanking for him.”
No. 8 Ohio State will play No. 7 Notre Dame in the CFP championship on Jan. 20. The Buckeyes opened up as a -9.5 point early favorite on BetMGM.
The Big Ten Conference grind is never easy, as the Wisconsin women are finding out right now.
Coming off a tough loss to Maryland, the Badgers (10-7, 1-5) return to the court Thursday night vs. Ohio State. Tip is set for 8 p.m. Central time with the game streaming live on Peacock.
This makes the second straight league opponent that Wisconsin has hosted, as they played even with the Terps over the weekend for 30 minutes. A difficult fourth by the Badgers allowed Maryland to secure the win.
Serah Williams continued her strong season, scoring 24 points to lead the way. She averages 18.5 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Ohio State (16-0, 5-0) is coming off a nine-point win over Oregon and also holds league victories over Illinois and Michigan. They are paced by Cotie McMahon, who is one of five players averaging double figures.
The ESPN BPI gives Ohio State a 96 percent chance to win the game.
Here are details on how to watch Wisconsin vs. Ohio State on Thursday, Jan. 16:
Who: Wisconsin vs. Ohio State in Big Ten Conference women’s basketball action
When: 8 p.m CT | Thursday, January 16
Where: Kohl Center | Madison, Wisconsin
Live Stream: Stream Wisconsin vs. Ohio State live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)
TV Channel: Peacock
Our Prediction: Ohio State 88, Wisconsin 65
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