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![Members of the Ohio Senate Government Oversight Committee hear testimony on a new map of state congressional districts.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP23278796175736-e1696559399874-900x422.jpg)
A typo has delayed signature gathering for the group backing Ohio’s citizens redistricting panel
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
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This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?
By: Kavitha Cardoza | NPR
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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
![Ohio gathers for a meeting during its game against Akron](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/soccer-900x422.jpg)
Boyd and Berish boost Bobcats into MAC Tournament with 3-0 win over Akron
By: Darayus Sethna
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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
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
The demand for private school vouchers is so much that the price tag is exceeding budgets in some states
By: Geoff Mulvihill | AP
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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
![Newly elected US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference after his election](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/gettyimages-1745421791-52e42e08f03f803810e77ee4aa5c30993511d576-scaled-e1698326201371-900x422.jpg)
Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies
By: Molly Ryan | NPR
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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 reporter holds up an example of the amount of fentanyl that can be deadly](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/AP_18163738950164-e1538085639967-900x422.jpg)
A bill in Ohio elevates penalties for fentanyl and heroin dealing—and human trafficking too
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
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Archaeologists study a skeleton suggesting the person was crucified on SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Death in Britannia” – Nov. 1 at 10 pm
Secrets of the Dead “Death In Britannia” Wednesday, November 1 at 10:00 pm The discovery of a skeleton, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, provokes further study after… Read More