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“This is a big win for our country, Ohioans and small business,” John Barker, president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, said.

Among today's business updates: PALO Creative; Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber; Sight for All United; and AAA Travel.

The lawsuit alleges that Google has deprived consumers of competition that could lead to greater choice, innovation and better privacy protections.

Each job posting begins with, “The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ mission is to improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens.” But it’s not clear if ODJFS’ own workers could be self-sufficient.

For the week ending Dec. 12, 38,327 Ohioans filed initial claims for unemployment, a 6 percent increase from the previous week, according to the Department of Job and Family Services.

After 32 years spent working on the GM line, Willie Brundidge is rooting for the automotive startup that’s now electrifying his old stomping grounds.

Shelley Velonis said she was in shock when she saw the tip left by a couple on Saturday. She shared some of the generous gift with other employees working that night who also rely on tips for their pay, including other servers and hostesses. 

"Workers in Lordstown, and across America’s industrial heartland, are ready to do the work building the vehicles that the world will drive in the 21st century," reads a letter from Ohio Democrats.

Owners of bars or restaurants with an on-premise liquor permit can apply for $2,500 assistance payments through Ohio's Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund.

Among today's business updates: Ai-Media; Kennsington Golf Club; Mina’s Foster Closet and Mercy Health; Burgan Friedkin Commercial Group; Huntington Bancshares and TCF Financial Corp.; AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.