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A typo has delayed signature gathering for the group backing Ohio’s citizens redistricting panel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It’s back to the drawing board again for the group trying to change the redistricting process of drawing congressional and state legislative district maps through… Read More
This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?
ST. MARY PARISH, La. (NPR) — School custodian Jenna Gros is teaching a group of fourth-graders how to convert fractions to decimals. “How would you write 6/100 in decimal form?”… Read More
Boyd and Berish boost Bobcats into MAC Tournament with 3-0 win over Akron
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eve Berish’s 83rd minute goal was the straw that broke Akron and all but guaranteed a victory for Ohio – it’s sixth of the year. … Read More
The demand for private school vouchers is so much that the price tag is exceeding budgets in some states
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — In some states, higher-income families can now use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition with school vouchers — and more people than projected are taking… Read More
Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies
WASHINGTON (NPR) — After weeks of uncertainty, House Republicans elected Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, a conservative Christian who opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriages, to become House speaker. While his… Read More
A bill in Ohio elevates penalties for fentanyl and heroin dealing—and human trafficking too
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Testimony continued Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill that boosts the penalties for fentanyl, heroin and human trafficking, the fourth hearing held on the piece… Read More