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Improving Education by Banning Cell Phone Use During School Hours- Discussion with Jane Timken

S.B. 158, legislation introduced by State Senator Timken was signed into law this past year. The new school year will see the implementation of a ban on cell phone use during school hours. The bill allows for use for emergencies and health issues, but bans the every day use of the cell phone in the classroom. Senator Timken explains how t...

Reading Tutoring with Students - LifeRead Volunteers Get the Job Done

On this program, we discuss the LifeRead Volunteer Reading Tutoring Initiative - What the program has accomplished since its launch in August of 2024, the emphasis on reading tutoring with phonics, and tackling Ohio's literacy challenge one student at a time. If you would like to be a LifeRead volunteer reading tutor, you can sign up at www.liferead.org LifeRead ...

Candidate Spotlight with Shawn Stevens- House District 61

Shawn Stevens is a resident of Delaware County. He is a member of Genoa Baptist Church. He attended Miami University in Ohio where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and later earned an MBA from Ohio State University. Shawn spent ten years on the Delaware County Board of Elections and is a past president of the Ohio Association of Election Officials. 

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Jennifer Jackson, co-host of Doyle and Jen Live! on Salem Columbus, has written a new book, "An American Heart," a timely reminder of who we are, where we have come from, and what binds us together. It is a call to tuck the love of God, family, and the country deep into our American hearts, serving as a firm place to stand in a season of upheaval and uncertainty. About the author - Jennifer Jackson is an author, speaker, and co-hos...

Celebrating America's 250th with the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

The Statehouse was truly converted into the one-room schoolhouse on March 20th with a civics education for all in celebrating our nation's 250th birthday. The Statehouse Reading of the Declaration of Independence with Students and Officeholders was a huge success! One hundred-twenty students and faculty from twelve different schools participated, with 2...

Suspend the Gas Tax in Ohio that will help beat back inflation for all Ohioans

This has broad bipartisan support. It is our money that has been collected by the state. Give it back to the hardworking men and women of this state. There are so many benefits to this.

#1 It puts real money immediately in people's pockets. 

#2 It will stimulate the entire Ohio economy. 

#3 It is a great way to celebrate our 250th birthday as a...

Congressman Max Miller Discusses the Affordability Issue and How Congress is Addressing the Problem

Young MAGA is asking questions. President Trump campaigned on the affordability for those under the age of 40 to be able to buy a car, buy a home, higher wages, bringing American jobs back - the America First agenda. 

Congressman Max Miller of Ohio's 7th Congressional District is aware of these concerns and is addressing them wi...

The FBI's War on Fraud Comes to Ohio

Federal authorities held a major press conference in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday. They announced that the War on Fraud had come to Ohio. Dr. Oz, Director of Medicare and Medicaid Services, took to the podium, along with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Assistant Attorney General, FBI Director Kash Patel, along with the State Auditor Keith Faber, and State Attorney General Dave Yost to an...

Medicaid Fraud Legislation Discussion with Rep. Mike Dovilla

Ohio legislators are moving quickly to pass legislation to address the massive Medicaid fraud problem that has come to light with reports from the State Auditor, investigative journalists, and whistleblower reports. Rep. Mike Dovilla of District 17 discusses the legislation being proposed that will put meaningful safeguards on state Medicaid programs and increase the pena...

Ohio Medicaid Fraud - The Exploding Story

We told you back in February that this story of the fraud problem was a ticking time bomb, well the bomb has gone off. In late December/early January, Columbus officials scrambled to get out in front of the childcare fraud in Ohio. Nick Shirley’s reports out of Minnesota gave detailed information on the Somalian fraud of greater Minneapolis. Eyes quickly turned to Ohio, with the secon...

Bill Federer on the New Revival and the Second Great Awakening

Author and historian Bill Federer who lectures on American history details the revival that broke out just before the Civil War. The dramatic spiritual events sweeping the country with the Abolitionist Movement paved the way for the abolishment of slavery and led to the Civil War. A key evangelist of the Second Great Awakening was Charles Finney, founder of Oberlin Coll...

Federal Authorities Investigating Somalian Fraud in Columbus

On this week's News in Focus, now that the midterm Primary is concluded, the midterm General Election campaign begins. Breaking news this week in Columbus as Attorney General Dave Yost submits his resignation to Governor DeWine and takes a new position with Alliance Defending Freedom as Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation. 

Breaking News: Federal auth...

The New Revival Spreading Across America- Part 2

In February of 2023, what began as a student-led chapel grew into a present-day revival. First, on the campus of Asbury College in Kentucky, and then spread like a wildfire to numerous universities and colleges and high school campuses across the country. The outdoor meetings of open air preaching, decisions for Christ, and baptism all but ended with the public assassination of Charl...

The Asbury College Revival Continues Three Years Later and Has Spread Across the Nation

In February of 2023, what began as a student-led chapel grew into a present-day revival. First, on the campus of Asbury College in Kentucky, and then spread like a wildfire to numerous universities and colleges and high school campuses across the country. The outdoor meetings of open air preaching, decisions for Christ, and baptism all but ended...

Neil's journey embodies the American dream and the power of dedicated public service. As a community leader, Neil has forged partnerships that transcend borders, cultures, and political divides - bringing unprecedented economic opportunities to Ohio. His unwavering commitment to unity, empowerment, and integrity has positioned him as a transformational leader who believes that government must serve all people, not just the connecte...

Carey Coleman is a longtime Northeast Ohio radio host, community leader, and conservative voice who believes America works best when hardworking families, not political insiders, set the direction of our country. For decades, Carey also served as a TV meteorologist on national, statewide, and local Northeast Ohio outlets, delivering critical weather coverage and public safety information to millions of viewers and listeners. For ye...

Jay Edwards - Candidate for Ohio State Treasurer - Candidate Spotlight

Jay Edwards is a native son of Southeast Ohio. Born and raised in Nelsonville, Jay first ran for office in 2016 at the age of 27. Inspired to run by President Trump, Jay flipped a democrat seat to become a member of the Ohio House of Representatives where he served until 2025 due to term limits.

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