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Child care advocates praise DeWine’s proposed vouchers but say more needs to be done
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine said he wants to expand eligibility for vouchers for state-funded child care. During his State of the State speech, DeWine proposed… Read More
An anti-domestic violence bill has been introduced in the Ohio legislature — for the third time
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Backers of a bill meant to protect survivors of domestic violence are hoping the third time will be the charm for their legislation. Reps…. Read More
There’s often little drama at Ohio election night watch parties – but that might be changing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — On election nights, candidates or backers of issues often hold what have become commonly known as “watch parties” where supporters can gather together to… Read More
DeWine focuses on reading, health and kids in his annual State of the State speech
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a few new ideas and asked state lawmakers to follow through on some plans that were already in motion… Read More
A judge denies Sam Randazzo a change of venue request, so his trial will stay in Cincinnati
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The federal trial of former head of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Sam Randazzo is likely to be set for this summer. And… Read More
Expect more challenges to Ohio’s abortion laws from the new constitutional amendment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — News of a lawsuit challenging some state abortion laws came down last Friday. And supporters of abortion rights suggest it won’t be the last… Read More
Everything you need to know – or don’t know you need to know – about the solar eclipse in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It’s eclipse mania in many parts of Ohio. Towns in western and northern parts of the state are preparing for an onslaught of tourists…. Read More
Ohio House Democratic women say the state needs to do more to help all women
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An old cigarette ad from the 1960s that said, “you’ve come a long way, baby” might still ring true in some ways. But Democratic… Read More
A lawsuit has been filed against Ohio over abortion restrictions remaining after constitutional change
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The ACLU of Ohio, along with others, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers who say several state laws on the books… Read More
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is indicted on state charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been indicted on multiple state felony charges. The charges announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost… Read More
Ohio’s GOP U.S. Senate race and contested statehouse races are on today’s primary ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio voters won’t play a role in deciding the presidential nominees this year, with President Biden and former president Donald Trump already having secured… Read More
Former Gov. Rhodes said ‘Profit isn’t a dirty word.’ Now, Ohio students will learn about capitalism
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Statehouse News Bureau) – Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill that passed with both Republican and Democratic votes that adds lessons on free-market capitalism into the… Read More
Ohio’s senate could shift more conservative, depending on who voters elect in next week’s primary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Ohio voters cast ballots on candidates in 16 state senate races next week, they’ll see some names that may be familiar. Still, only… Read More
Ohio’s former tax leader says the system to protect taxpayers from spikes in property taxes is broken
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many Ohio homeowners have been hit with huge property tax bills because of the rising valuation of their homes. A few bills have been… Read More
Ohioans have new option to verify their identity for unemployment claims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — People who apply for unemployment in Ohio must verify their identity. Most are able to do that electronically but, in some cases, they can’t. Now… Read More
Ohio Senate passes $1.4 billion in appropriations but it appears it’s dead on arrival in the House
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Senate has approved $1.4 billion worth of appropriations over the next two years. But the funding wasn’t passed as a stand-alone capital… Read More
Ohio Senate Democrats reintroduce pay equity bills that have gained little traction in the past
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Just as hundreds of statewide and national reports on pay equity continue to show women make less than men, the fight for pay equity… Read More
Ohio Senate committees set to take up bills on guns, “crisis pregnancy centers”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two different Ohio Senate committees were set to consider controversial bills Tuesday. One bill would provide a tax credit for donations to so-called “pregnancy… Read More
Would-be Ohio parents concerned about future of IVF after court ruling in Alabama
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled this week that a fertilized frozen embryo has the same legal standing as a baby, questions have been… Read More
Ohio Democratic lawmakers call for the Department of Justice to probe into the HB 6 scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic leaders in the Ohio House and Senate want a federal investigation into what happened with the energy bill at the heart of a… Read More
Health leaders caution Ohioans of diseases like measles and others once thought to be under control
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health is warning Ohioans to take precautions with some preventable diseases making a comeback like measles. And in many cases,… Read More
Ohio is moving ahead with rules for the voter-passed law on recreational marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio will soon have a recreational marijuana program. And in the absence of legislation to move that program forward, a state official with a… Read More
An Ohio bill would require upgraded texting technology for the state’s mobile phone users
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cell phone technology has improved greatly over the past three decades. But one Republican state lawmaker wants providers in Ohio to make sure texting… Read More
Should Ohio Supreme Court Justice have recused himself from case out of his former office?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) – Questions are being raised about why an Ohio Supreme Court Justice didn’t recuse himself from hearing a case that originated when he was the… Read More
A bill to create pilot projects to pay Ohio kids to go to school and to graduate appears stalled
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill to establish pilot projects that could pay Ohio students to attend school and graduate remains in an Ohio House committee. And it… Read More
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