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Ohio AG, county prosecutors at odds over gun bill sponsored by area rep

May 13—Legislation sponsored by an area representative that would increase penalties for repeat offenders of gun-related crimes has backing from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, but is facing pushback from county prosecutors. House Bill 522 was sponsored by state Rep. Bernie Willis, R-Springfield, along with Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania. The 220-page criminal offense bill toughens […]