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Trial courts can waive previously imposed court costs
Ohio trial courts can waive, suspend, or modify unpaid court costs at any time for any case in which they imposed the costs, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a 2013 state law indicating trial courts can waive the costs served to clarify that judges and magistrates always had t ... (full story)
IMF, World Bank leaders appeal for an end to trade wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank appealed to their 189 member countries on Friday to resolve widening disagreements on trade and other issues, warning that the divisions threatened to make the consequences of a global slowdown even worse.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Ge ... (full story)
Proposed tax credit meant to rebuff truck driver shortage
A duo in the Ohio House of Representatives has proffered a plan to spur commercial driver training to attempt to put an end the state's 15-year driver shortage, which, according to industry insiders, has skyrocketed in recent years.
Reps. Stephanie Howse, D-Cleveland, and Reggie Stoltzfus, R-Minerva, recently made the case for a ... (full story)
High court weighs state role in prosecuting immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is trying to sort out whether states can prosecute immigrants who use fake Social Security numbers to get a job.
The justices heard arguments Wednesday in Kansas' appeal of a state court ruling that threw out three convictions after concluding the state was seeking to punish immigrants wh ... (full story)
After 100+ foster kids, volunteer provides lifeline to those in recovery
In a drug court, the most visible people helping participants are a judge and their staff. But there are others who help those in need, including volunteers.
After decades as a foster parent who helped raise more than 100 children, Babbette Feibel has spent the past several years as a parent mentor, helping families involved in v ... (full story)