Political

Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to.

Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos. Carmakers could face higher costs and lower sales
President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.

WATCHDOG: Hernandez says 'I'm not going anywhere' as trustee & citizens call for resignation
Constituents and at least one public official are calling on Trumbull County Commissioner Rick Hernandez to resign for "lying" to and deceiving the public. During a busy Commissioners meeting Wednesday, 21 News pressed county leaders.

Voters will break 101-101 deadlock with special election for Pennsylvania House vacancy
Voters in a western Pennsylvania district will determine Tuesday if Democrats will hold onto a bare one-vote majority and keep control of the state House of Representatives. The chamber has been tied at 101 to 101 since incumbent Rep. Matt Gergely, an All

Leaders protest proposed cuts to Ohio public schools
"Why would we throw all previous investment away by stopping now?" McNally added. "We must join our teachers and communities by saying no to this power-grab. This is profit over our children. I encourage the public to stay informed."

Bill that would require school board candidates in Ohio to declare political party sparking debate
A new Ohio bill is stirring up controversy. Senate Bill 107 would change how school board elections work by requiring candidates to declare a political party and run in partisan primaries. Local State Senator Sandra O'Brien is a co-sponsor, and proponents

Valley leaders voicing opposition against Governor's cannabis tax proposal
One Valley Mayor calls it a slap in the face. Leaders across the Valley are coming out against a proposal from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine that would take away local revenue streams from cannabis dispensaries. Ohioans voted to approve recreational marijuana

Court orders Ohio to pursue federal Pandemic Unemployment Funds
A Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge has ordered the state of Ohio to pursue remaining federal funds from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, a move that could provide back pay to eligible residents.

October trial set for former Lisbon teacher secretly indicted for 'lewd' images of children
A retired Columbiana County teacher is scheduled to go on trial this fall on 75 felony charges handed down in a secret indictment alleging that he possessed lewd images of children.

Bill reintroduced in U.S. House in another attempt to restore Delphi salaried retirees pensions
Delphi Packard Automotive Systems, previous Packard Electric, was a division of General Motors. Many still await the pension promised to them after the 2009 General Motors bankruptcy.