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    Food stamp funds are deposited onto Ohio Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards, or Ohio Direction Cards, which are accepted at many stores across the region. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF
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    First partial SNAP benefits go to Ohioans today as legal fight continues
    From left to right, Beavercreek Mayor Don Adams, Beavercreek Seventh-day Adventist Church pastor Delthony Gordon and Col. Gerorgios Tzamalis of the Hellenic Air Force stand during a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Be Hope Church in Beavercreek. Tzamalis was a featured speaker and one of several members of international militaries to attend. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: 2025 Veterans Day observations in the Miami Valley
    Voters fill out their ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    More races to note across US in 2025 general election
    Work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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    PHOTOS: White House East Wing demolished for President Trump's ballroom
    A protester holds a sign during the No Kings protest at the Wyoming State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (Milo Gladstein/The Wyoming Tribune Eagle via AP)
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    PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protests held across U.S. to demonstrate against Trump administration
    Ohio launched a new website this week allowing residents to upload their own suggested congressional maps as the state embarks on a constitutionally mandated redistricting process. This map, downloaded through the state's website, was submitted by Brian Hartfield on Sept. 2, 2025.
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    Ohio begins congressional redistricting: How you can get involved
    A parent hugs her son during an active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP)
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    PHOTOS: Community mourns after shooter kills 2 children at Minneapolis Catholic school
    Demonstrators gathered on Thursday on the sidewalk along Presidential Drive in Fairborn near Wright State University in front of a DoubleTree by Hilton that U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) was scheduled to speak at during a meeting with a defense trade group. Demonstrators were holding signs criticizing Turner for not hosting town halls or public meetings. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Turner speaks as Fairborn rally urges him to commit to public ‘town hall’ meetings
    Cincinnati Republican Eric Conroy, a veteran and former CIA official, launched his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Cincinnati, in Ohio's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Photo from campaign website.
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    Republican announces bid to unseat Dem U.S. Rep. Landsman in district covering Warren...
    FILE - President of the Ohio Senate Matt Huffman listens to debate, Feb. 28, 2024, in the Ohio Statehouse Senate Chambers in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File)
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    Ohio House overrides DeWine veto on property tax levies, tables other votes
    U.S. House Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio questions Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York during a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on state immigration policies on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)
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    Rep. Jordan forced to answer questions in deposition, reports say
    The Gavel Sculpture in downtown Columbus sits in the reflecting pool alongside the Ohio Supreme Court building.
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    ‘Antithetical’: Ohio Supreme Court ruling threatens public access to officials’ records
    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, takes questions after signing the state's 2026-2027 operating budget and penning 67 line-item vetoes. Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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    Property tax reforms axed from state budget: What is next step to help property owners
    Mayor Rob Rue speaks during a Springfield City Commission meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025. JESSICA OROZCO/STAFF
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    City awaits ICE action; Mayor Rue: Trump ‘can’t keep our city out of his mouth’
    Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Polly Jordan walk past Tara Hoot, Ricky Rosé, Vagenesis and Maria Con Carne outside the Kennedy Center, to attend Les Miserables, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington, on the night that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were also attending. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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    PHOTOS: Trump met with drag queens, boos and cheers at First Kennedy Center appearance
    Speaker of the House Matt Huffman bangs the gavel next to Senate President Rob McColley before the State of the State address by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Samantha Madar/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, Pool)
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    Ohio Senate, House each passed their ideal two-year state budget; What’s next?
    Ohio Rep. Kathleen Clyde talks about purging voters, her candidacy
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    Ohio Democrats pick former Cleveland-area rep as new party chair
    Firefighters respond to a car burning during a protest in Compton, Calif., Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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    PHOTOS: President Trump sends National Guard as anti-ICE riots boil over in Los Angeles
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