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Court Finds Financial Institution Tax Constitutional, Denies Refund
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The Supreme Court of Ohio denied a Pennsylvania-based bank’s tax refund claim and rejected its argument that the Ohio financial institution tax (FIT) is unconstitutional.
In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court affirmed the Ohio tax commissioner’s denial of tax refunds to Dollar Bank, FSB, which has 30 of its 70 br ... (full story)
Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
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NEW YORK (AP) — As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders' parents.
It is just one way officials across the country are trying to tackle the gro ... (full story)
Interactive kiosks launch as part of Supreme Court’s America 250 commemoration
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently launched interactive touchscreen kiosks located in the concourse and on the ground floor of the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center. The upgraded displays are part of the Court’s America 250 initiative, a program marking the nation's 250th anniversary and highlighting the role of the courts in pu ... (full story)
New program provides online access to documents at the Mahoning County Recorder’s Office
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Ever since he took office in January 2025, Mahoning County Recorder Richard S. Scarsella said he’s been working to improve efficiency and make services more convenient and accessible to the public.
Earlier this year, he introduced a Notary Fraud Alert to minimize fraudulent property transactions.
He’s also worke ... (full story)
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Aug. 13 that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system ... (full story)