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Government Watchdog Flips On Dollar Coin
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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In a turnaround, congressional analysts are no longer recommending a phaseout of paper dollars in favor a dollar coin. Paper money is lasting longer because of cashless transactions.

Researcher Says Online Sales Tax Ruling May Not Be Windfall For Ohio
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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State lawmakers have said they want an income tax cut in the upcoming budget, but Gov. Mike DeWine wants them to invest big money in children’s initiatives and the opioid… Read More

AIFVF ’19 Interviews: ‘Standing Up’
By: Emily Votaw
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Standing Up is a documentary about three stand-up comedians struggling to pursue their passion in the intense world of stand-up comedy open mic in downtown New York City. The documentary… Read More

PHOTOS: 2019 International Street Fair
WOUB’s Rachael Beardsley and Hannah Schroeder covered the 2019 International Street Fair in Athens, Ohio on Saturday, April 6. Check out her photos of the event below.

Proposal Could Help Ohio Counties Pay for Costly Court Cases
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House has passed legislation that could help cover the anticipated multimillion-dollar cost of prosecuting the potential death-penalty cases of four relatives charged in the… Read More

Ohio, Hungary Sign Deal Pledging Economic Cooperation
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio and Hungary have struck up a partnership aimed at strengthening economic, technological and commercial cooperation. Ohio Development Services Director Lydia Mihalik and Hungary’s minister of… Read More

Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for April 6, 2019
Every weekend volunteer DJs fill the airwaves with their favorite sounds. Check out this playlist curated based on what those volunteer music geeks were spinning this past weekend.

Ohio State Law Prohibits Marriage Under Age 17
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new state marriage law prohibits children under the age of 17 from marrying in Ohio. The Dayton Daily News reports the new law took effect Monday. It… Read More