Exciting updates from the latest episode of Common Sense Ohio! Dive into the complexities of Ohio's budget bill, intriguing sports funding policies, and significant changes in education laws. Here's what you missed:

Budget & Economy: The volatility in the stock market reflects the broader economic landscape, highlighting the impact of U.S.-China trade relations and how only a small percentage of Americans directly engage with stock investments.

Sports Funding Revolution: Innovative legislation suggests tying public funding for sports stadiums to team performance, potentially changing the game for taxpayer-funded ventures.

Education Dynamics: The expansion of school choice vouchers in Ohio signifies a shift in educational funding, with more support for diverse schooling options outside the traditional public system.

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00:00 Stock Market vs. Global Economy

09:49 Ohio Budget: Real Estate Tax Concerns

15:32 Fraud Uncovered in Cabinet Meeting

18:38 Congress Urged for NIL Regulation

25:57 Procter & Gamble's Inventory Tax Challenge

27:21 Ohio Eliminates Inventory Tax Due to Kentucky

34:36 Cleveland Bond & Stadium Costs

39:46 "Ohio Budget Boosts School Vouchers"

45:22 Ohio's Off-Campus Education Law Challenge

53:03 Equal Opportunity for All Careers

55:19 Parental Consent and School Disclosure

01:02:24 Principal Blocks Police Response to Bomb Threat

01:04:36 Pro-Tariff Stance on China

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

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