
Laura Bischoff
Politics and State Government Reporter at The Columbus Dispatch
Politics and State Government Reporter at Cincinnati Enquirer
Politics and State Government Reporter at Akron Beacon Journal
Politics & state government reporter for Gannett Ohio - @dispatchalerts + @enquirer + @beaconjournal Email: [email protected] She/Her
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cincinnati.com | Laura Bischoff
Cincinnati ranked fifth nationally for dog bites against postal carriers in 2024, with 44 incidents. Over 6,000 postal workers were attacked by dogs in 2024, an increase from the previous year. Ohio ranked third nationally for these attacks, highlighting a significant issue despite being less populous than other top-ranked states. Cincinnati ranked fifth in the nation for dog bites against letter carriers in 2024, with 44 reported attacks, according to a new report by the U.S. Postal Service.
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cincinnati.com | Jessie Balmert |Laura Bischoff
Householder was convicted in a $60 million bribery scandal involving FirstEnergy and a nuclear power plant bailout. While Householder previously sought a pardon from Trump, his attorney declined to comment on current efforts. Even if pardoned, Householder faces state charges for allegedly misusing campaign funds.
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eu.beaconjournal.com | Jessie Balmert |Laura Bischoff
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cantonrep.com | Laura Bischoff
Woman left her job after being investigated for inappropriate relationships with incarcerated teens. Now she faces criminal drug smuggling chargesA woman who resigned her post as a top manager in an Ohio youth prison is now facing charges that she helped teens smuggle drugs and cell phones into the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. Renee Depalo, 39, of Massillon, is scheduled to go to trial on June 16 before Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew Chafin.
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dispatch.com | Laura Bischoff
Ohio House Bill 29 would require free menstrual products and showers for incarcerated women. Supporters cite stories of incarcerated women struggling to obtain necessary hygiene products. The bill passed the House and now awaits Senate consideration. Incarcerated women should have access to free tampons, sanitary pads and daily showers while menstruating as a matter of dignity and public health, according to state lawmakers.
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RT @jbalmert: Ohio Republican Party endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for governor a year before 2026 primary https://t.co/p4ROGrbngm via @DispatchA…

Ohio Republican Party endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for governor a year before 2026 primary https://t.co/nm3bylAHUl via @DispatchAlerts

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