/tags/jd-vance JD Vance en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:35:49 GMT /health/2025-02-03/2-years-after-train-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-have-questions-about-their-health Two years ago, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the small town on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Several studies are ongoing to see what the public health impact of the accident is. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:35:49 GMT /health/2025-02-03/2-years-after-train-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-have-questions-about-their-health Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2025-01-20/vance-will-make-his-mark-as-the-first-millennial-vice-president-and-the-potential-maga-torchbearer While JD Vance has long-standing areas of interest, people close to the former Ohio senator say he sees his role as doing whatever is needed to best help President-elect Donald Trump accomplish his agenda. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:55:34 GMT /government-politics/2025-01-20/vance-will-make-his-mark-as-the-first-millennial-vice-president-and-the-potential-maga-torchbearer Jill Colvin /government-politics/2024-05-01/jd-vance-donald-trump-vice-president-running-mate The managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics examines J.D. Vance's potential as Donald Trump's GOP running mate. Wed, 01 May 2024 21:27:38 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-01/jd-vance-donald-trump-vice-president-running-mate Josh Boose /government-politics/2023-09-20/railway-safety-act-is-slowed-not-stalled-sen-sherrod-brown-says Sen. Sherrod Brown introduced the Railway Safety Act with Sen. J.D. Vance in March. It moved out of committee in May but has seen no movement since then. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:05:16 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-20/railway-safety-act-is-slowed-not-stalled-sen-sherrod-brown-says Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-08-14/sen-j-d-vance-pennsylvania-neighbors-of-east-palestine-frustrated-in-wake-of-rail-disaster Sen. J.D. Vance said the Environmental Protection Agency and Norfolk Southern need to pick up the pace in cleaning up East Palestine. Meanwhile, residents in Darlington Township are demanding the ability to provide input on how more than half a million dollars in community relief money is spent. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:45:48 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-14/sen-j-d-vance-pennsylvania-neighbors-of-east-palestine-frustrated-in-wake-of-rail-disaster Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-05-10/railway-safety-act-passes-committee-moves-to-senate-floor-for-full-vote The Railway Safety Act, which proposes tighter safety regulations for freight rail companies, was passed by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Wed, 10 May 2023 20:07:08 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-10/railway-safety-act-passes-committee-moves-to-senate-floor-for-full-vote Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-03-17/reps-bill-johnson-and-emilia-strong-sykes-introduce-rail-act-in-the-house The legislation comes more than a month after the train derailment in East Palestine. Similar legislation was introduced in the Senate earlier this month. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:28:50 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-17/reps-bill-johnson-and-emilia-strong-sykes-introduce-rail-act-in-the-house Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-03-13/sen-j-d-vance-slams-epa-for-slow-removal-of-toxic-soil-pile-in-east-palestine Gov. Mike DeWine's office said a 26,800 ton pile of contaminated soil is sitting in East Palestine, waiting to be shipped to a licensed disposal facility. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:02:13 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-13/sen-j-d-vance-slams-epa-for-slow-removal-of-toxic-soil-pile-in-east-palestine Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-03-02/senators-sherrod-brown-and-j-d-vance-introduce-railway-safety-act The bipartisan bill would enhance safety procedures for trains carrying hazardous materials, increase rail inspections and reduce the risk of wheel bearing failures, among other measures. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:34:25 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-02/senators-sherrod-brown-and-j-d-vance-introduce-railway-safety-act Abigail Bottar /community/2022-12-29/heres-a-look-back-at-some-of-northeast-ohios-biggest-stories-from-2022 This past year's top stories included area coverage that made national news, global stories that had local impact, and of course, sports headlines. This is Ohio, after all. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:58:54 GMT /community/2022-12-29/heres-a-look-back-at-some-of-northeast-ohios-biggest-stories-from-2022 Ryan Loew