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Lawmakers need to protect us from frivolous lawsuits

Ohio lawmakers may be on summer break now, but when they return to work they’ll have a chance to remove our state from the list of those favored by forum-shopping attorneys looking for a sweet spot to file their clients’ frivolous lawsuits. House Bill 637 and Senate Bill 237 are aimed at quickly shutting down SLAPP lawsuits, or strategic lawsuits against public participation. According to a report by the Dayton Daily News, the bills have support on both sides of the aisle. HB 637 was introduced by state Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, and Rep. Elliott Forhan, D-Euclid, in June. ...

Far too many questions remain about shooting

From our perspective a scant 60 miles or so from the shots heard ’round the world Saturday, we join Americans of all political stripes in expressing our shock, dismay and disbelief over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. First, our prayers and concerns go to Trump and his family. Fortunately, the former president was not seriously injured in this most brazen act of political violence. We mourn the senseless loss of life of Corey Comperatore, loving husband, father, church leader and former fire chief. And we wish speedy ...

Needed funding will help in fight against sexual assaults

On at least one front, Gov. Mike DeWine has maintained the tenacity he displayed as Ohio’s attorney general. His office continues to support efforts to hold accountable those who commit sexual assault. In February, DeWine launched the Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program, to be awarded through the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services. Last week, the program awarded nearly $900,000 for law enforcement organizations, prosecutors and victim advocacy groups. The Forensic Nursing Network will get more than $244,000 for training programs on ...

We can disagree and still be united in a peaceful process

In the moments following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday, there was horror and confusion. Trump emerged defiant from the pile of Secret Service members who rushed to protect him, but as the nation breathed a sigh of relief we learned the attack had, indeed, been deadly. Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was attending the Butler, Pa., rally with his family, had dived in front of his wife and daughter to protect them from the bullets. He died for them. Meanwhile, Trump was able to let the nation know he was injured but “fine” after the ...

Stockpiles of solar modules threatening Ohio industries

For one of Ohio’s more promising emerging industries, a familiar threat looms. Solar manufacturers are feeling the sting of unfair trade practices from China. As the Biden administration implements provisions meant to prevent importers from evading tariffs by stockpiling solar modules, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is right to want to know how U.S. Customs and Border Patrol plan to actually enforce the measures. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., backed Brown’s request for more information about those who hoarded the modules during a tariff moratorium that ended June 6. “According ...

Ohio State Fair ranks with the best in nation

Other states may have well-known state fair attractions — North America’s largest traveling Ferris Wheel in Wisconsin, or Big Tex in Texas, for example — but there’s nothing that matches Ohio’s most famous attraction. Sculpting has already begun on the 2024 butter cow, in addition to a butter calf and other sculptures to be unveiled. There’s more to our fair than that, though. This year’s fair runs July 24-Aug. 4 at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair Grounds in Columbus. It has been showcasing the best of Ohio agriculture and providing entertainment for fairgoers since ...