Avoid Tax Return Mistakes, Reduce Processing Delays and Refund Adjustments by Following These Guidelines

 

WASHINGTON — As the April 15 filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder to taxpayers on ways to prevent typical errors on their federal tax returns to help speed potential refunds.

Collect all tax-related paperwork

Taxpayers should collect all key documents, including Forms W-2 and 1099, as well as any supporting paperwork for tax deductions or credits such as educational credits or mortgage interest payments.Read full story

Governor DeWine Launches Statewide Firefighting Foam Takeback Program

Statewide program first in nation to use new technology to destroy PFAS “forever” chemicals

(FAIRBORN, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam.

During an event at Wright State University’s Calamityville training facility in Fairborn today, Governor DeWine announced details of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s new Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Takeback Program.Read full story

NIH Studies Find Severe Symptoms of “Havana Syndrome,” but no Evidence of MRI-Detectable Brain Injury or Biological Abnormalities

Compared to healthy volunteers, affected U.S. government personnel did not exhibit differences that would explain symptoms.

Using advanced imaging techniques and in-depth clinical assessments, a research team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found no significant evidence of MRI-detectable brain injury, nor differences in most clinical measures compared to controls, among a group of federal employees who experienced anomalous health incidents (AHIs).Read full story

Senator Brown: Cracking Down on Mexican Steel Imports and Fighting for Ohio

 

In Ohio, we know too well how bad trade policy has hurt steel towns – including the businesses, workers, and communities they’ve built.

We’re committed to bringing steel production back where it belongs – to America.

We fought for and won a historic victory with our Buy America protections in the Infrastructure Law, requiring every federal project to use American steel.Read full story

Senator Vance Files Amicus Brief in Support of the State of Ohio’s Lawsuit Against Google

“Common carrier regulation is appropriate under Ohio law.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2024 – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has filed an amicus brief in support of the State of Ohio’s lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, seeks to regulate Google as a common carrier, which will allow the State of Ohio to fight back against Google’s viewpoint discrimination against conservatives.

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Governor Declares State of Emergency in 11 Counties, Activates Ohio National Guard

 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – March 17, 2024 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation today declaring a state of emergency across 11 counties impacted by last week’s severe weather. 

The counties include: 

  • Auglaize
  • Crawford
  • Darke
  • Delaware
  • Hancock
  • Licking
  • Logan
  • Mercer
  • Miami
  • Richland
  • Union

The declaration orders all relevant State departments and agencies to lend their services, equipment, supplies, and personnel as necessary to assist in the response and recovery effort.Read full story