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ACLU Of Ohio Voices Concerns Over Digital ID Legislation
COLUMBUS — Privacy concerns recently were raised over legislation authorizing the use of digital driver’s licenses and state identification cards, and state lawmakers moved to assure such IDs could not be used for one important [Read More]
Ohioans Tip Above National Average, New Survey Finds
Ohioans tip above the national average according to a new survey of the tipping behaviors in the United States. The average tip nationally is 18.85 percent, with notable differences based on gender, age and place [Read More]
Sponsor: SB 23 Would ‘Modernize’ State’s Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Law
COLUMBUS — Legislation pending in the Ohio Senate will modernize Ohio’s alcoholic beverages franchise law to reflect the reality of the current brewing industry, according to the bill’s sponsor. Senate Bill 23 would redefine “manufacturer” [Read More]
HB 150 Seeks To Strengthen Ohio’s Minor Labor Laws
COLUMBUS — A pair of state lawmakers have introduced legislation they say is intended to protect minors from entering the workforce prematurely. House Bill 150 authorizes a school employee to immediately report to the principal [Read More]
Al-Bev Industry Coalition Urges Lifting Of Canada, Mexico Tariffs
A group of 52 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry issued a statement March 5 urging President Donald Trump to lift the tariffs he placed on Mexican and Canadian imports [Read More]
Columbus Bourbon Part Of Lost Lantern Spring Collection
VERGENNES, Vt. — An Ohio-produced bourbon is featured in independent bottler Lost Lantern’s Spring 2025 Collection. The Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Collection, consisting entirely of finished whiskies, highlights new American finishing traditions, moving beyond tradition [Read More]