Understanding the New Ohio House Bills 161 and 187
In this episode of Common Sense Ohio, hosts Norm Murdock, Steve Palmer, and Brett Johnson delve into a wide range of topics, guided by their common sense perspective.
Ohio House Bill 187. What is the impact on property values, particularly for individuals on fixed incomes? They discuss how inflation, added taxes and constructive eviction further exacerbate the challenges faced by the elderly. The conversation exposes the effects of real estate investors offering life tenancies.
Ohio House Bill 161. Revised Code to eliminate the spousal exceptions for the offenses of rape, sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, gross sexual imposition, sexual imposition, and importuning and to permit a person to testify against the person's spouse in a prosecution for any of those offenses. What effect might this have on divorce settlements?
SAT and ACT's are continuing to be downplayed by a number of Ohio universities. They look at the evolving landscape of college admissions without standardized testing requirements.
Censorship by social media platforms and the potential erosion of constitutional rights. They draw parallels to George Orwell's "1984," and express concerns about the incremental erosion of freedoms and the dangers of political self-interest when granting power.
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.
Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.
Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.
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