Press Releases
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Lisa A. Gates
Vice President of Communications
Lisa@BuckeyeInstitute.org
(614) 224-3255
The Buckeye Institute Argues Court Should Prohibit SEC’s Unlawful Mandates
The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling on the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to prohibit the SEC from forcing publicly traded companies to comply with arbitrary racial and gender quotas. In its brief, The Buckeye Institute argues that the SEC mandate that all publicly traded companies must allocate two board seats based on race or gender identity is beyond what Congress authorized.
The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Overturn New York’s Unconstitutional Gun Law
The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Antonyuk v. James (previously Christian v. Nigrelli) on behalf of Project 21, a national network of black political, civic, and business leaders. In its brief, The Buckeye Institute calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and argues that New York’s Conceal Carry Improvement Act violates the constitutional right of the citizens of New York, particularly black New Yorkers, to keep and bear arms.
The Buckeye Institute: Low Unemployment, but Tepid Start to 2024 for Ohio’s Job Market
The Buckeye Institute commented on the newly released jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, saying, “Although unemployment is low, 2024 has gotten off to a tepid start. Ohio policymakers must redouble their efforts to implement policies that encourage entrepreneurs to open and expand businesses, which will create more jobs and bring more workers to Ohio. Regulatory reform and eliminating cumbersome, redundant rules that discourage innovation should be at the top of the list for lawmakers.”
The Buckeye Institute’s Robert Alt Testified before Congress on Reining in the Administrative State
Robert Alt, president and chief executive officer of The Buckeye Institute, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust on the inherent problems when government agencies adjudicate their own cases. In his testimony, Alt notes that agency adjudication presents “unique threats to civil liberties and the traditional protections afforded to defendants” in federal courts.
The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Overturn Illinois’ Unconstitutional Gun Law
The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Herrera v. Raoul, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and re-affirm its ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen and overturn Illinois’ ban on the sale, purchase, and possession of certain rifles and standard capacity magazines. “In the wake of Bruen, lawmakers, litigants, and judges are debating how the ruling should apply. But as courts consider the cases brought before them, they are still bound by precedent.”
The Buckeye Institute Joins SCOTUS Brief to Protect Small Businesses
The Buckeye Institute joined the National Federation of Independent Business on its amicus brief in Metal Conversion Technologies v. U.S. Department of Transportation, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and confirm that government agencies must follow the principle of “equitable tolling,” which is a well-established principle in the country’s courts, except in “administrative law” where the longstanding doctrine is often ignored.
The Buckeye Institute Investigates Discriminatory Legal Programs
The Buckeye Institute sent letters to bar associations and law firms that appear to operate or participate in race-based programs in violation of federal law. The Buckeye Institute also sent public records requests to Ohio’s public law schools requesting information on race-based programs operated by the schools. “While the sentiments of these programs may be laudable, they violate federal law and are unconstitutional.”
The Buckeye Institute: Ohio’s Job Market Sends Mixed Signals
The Buckeye Institute commented on the newly released jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. “In January, Ohio’s unemployment rate increased from 3.6 percent to 3.7 percent—in line with the national average for January—while the labor force participation rate remained flat at 61.8 percent—trailing the national average of 62.5 percent. While still low, January’s report continues a trend of climbing unemployment that started in July 2023, indicating a weaker job market.”
New Buckeye Institute Economic Modeling Reveals Billions in Economic Growth Possible for Georgia
A new report, Next Steps for Georgia Tax Reform, by The Buckeye Institute, found that cutting taxes would lead to billions in economic growth and business investment in the Peach State. The Buckeye Institute partnered with Georgia Public Policy Foundation to conduct the research. “Georgia has undertaken several positive tax reforms that have spurred economic growth, but the state must continue to reform its tax policies if it wants to remain competitive.”
The Buckeye Institute Files Class Action Lawsuit Against City of Cleveland
The Buckeye Institute filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Kate Wos of Strongsville, David Steffes of North Royalton, and all nonresidents of Cleveland who filed a municipal income tax return with the city and received their refund more than 90 days after filing their return. Wos v. Cleveland calls on the court to order the city of Cleveland to follow its own city ordinances and pay Ms. Wos, Mr. Steffes, and anyone else affected the interest Cleveland owes them because the city failed to issue their tax refund within 90 days.