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Local food pantries prepare for SNAP cuts

Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits have ceased since Nov. 1. Local food banks discuss how community members will be affected by this issue, and will continue to try to provide for the community supported by SNAP. 



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No Kings rallies draw crowds across Southeast Ohio

Another round of No Kings rallies occurred Oct. 18 in cities and towns across the country. Southeast Ohio hosted numerous events, including ones in Athens and Chillicothe. These events consisted of demonstrations with signs, costumes and speeches.


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DeWine ensures no more ticket quotas, OUPD ticketing will not change

Senate Bill 114, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, ensures no law enforcement agency will be allowed to encourage officers to reach a quota on citations and arrests. The Ohio University Police Department will ticket as normal, as they did not have a quota before the bill, but will continue to hold high standards for parking violations.   


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Teachers' unions sue state over retirement board changes

The Ohio Education Association, Ohio Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Ohio Conference joined to sue the state over what they considered an “unconstitutional” effort to change the STRS board and deny Ohio teachers control over their retirements. 

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