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Patrick M. Keck
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Staff Writer at Gongwer News Service | Former State Journal Register Illinois State Politics Reporter | Proud Alumnus of Miami University
Tax incentives from the state to Anduril Industries are on the table, but not yet finalized.
A defense technology company plans to invest more than $900 million in capital into a new 500-acre planned facility in Pickaway County, state officials announced on Thursday.

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January 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Anyone who thought time would heal the divisions within the House Republican Caucus carried over from the bruising 2023 speaker fight were proven wrong this year. bit.ly/41YsUHA
January 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Longtime lawmaker Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Green Twp.) is not returning for the 136th General Assembly, following more than two decades in the legislature. bit.ly/4gJ4nul
January 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Amazon Web Services announced Monday a major expansion plan for its data center footprint in Ohio – a state already grappling with increasing energy demand. bit.ly/3DfrvlE
December 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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The Illinois Flag Commission released the top 10 finalists for the new state flag design contest on Tuesday.

Here’s the meaning behind each.
Photos: See the 10 finalists for Illinois’ new state flag
The Illinois Flag Commission releases the top 10 finalists for the new state flag design contest.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted look to work with Intel as its CEO announces his retirement less than one week after the feds finalized $7.8 billion for semiconductor plants.
December 2, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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Attorney General Dave Yost is appealing a court ruling striking down most of a law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

Yost filed his notice in the 1st District Court of Appeals.

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November 29, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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BREAKING: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity in K-12 schools and on college campuses.

By @megankhenry.bsky.social
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity in K-12 schools and on college campuses.
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November 27, 2024 at 2:54 PM
While Gov. Mike DeWine welcomed the approved $7.8 billion funding ($1.5B coming to Intel’s Ohio project), not all Ohioans are on board.
November 26, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Just wrapped up week four with Gongwer, and a busy week to boot!

Here’s a look at our wall-to-wall coverage from a busy lame duck session day.
November 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM