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![The message "being trans is not a phase" was written in chalk outside the Ohio Statehouse after a protest over a bill banning gender transition treatments for minors in May 2022.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/npr.brightspotcdn-e1704314835128-900x422.webp)
Ohio bans trans kids in sports and gender-affirming care for minors as Senate overrides veto
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A state law banning gender transition treatment for trans kids and prohibiting trans athletes from competing in girls’ sports will go into effect, in… Read More
![Plastic single-use shopping bags at the checkout area in a Walmart store.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-bags-in-store-e1704222225431-900x422.jpg)
Athens officials argue the city’s plastic bag ban is legal in response to a lawsuit against the ordinance
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In response to a lawsuit challenging its new plastic bag ban, the city of Athens argues it did not exceed its authority and suggests it is… Read More
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A witness must testify in a West Virginia man’s murder trial before possibly marrying him
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia facing a murder trial after being charged with killing his infant daughter has expressed interest in marrying a witness in his case, leading a… Read More
![Former Ohio congressman and two-time Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich announces his Independent candidacy for Congress](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24024594313017-e1706124036340-900x422.jpg)
Former Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich is running for a House seat again, this time as an independent
By: Associated Press
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Former Ohio Congressman and two-time Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich said Wednesday that he’s running for Congress again, this time as an independent. Kucinich, 77, a former Cleveland… Read More
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Kerry Hannon describes positive workplace trends
Today’s returning guest is our good friend, Kerry Hannon. She’s a leading expert and futurist on careers, jobs, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. Kerry is the author of more than… Read More
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Meigs offense proves too much for the Bulldogs
By: Sam Nolan
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)- The Athens Bulldogs hosted the 10-2 Meigs Marauders in a TVC-Ohio matchup Tuesday night. The Bulldogs played a hard fought game, but Meigs’ fast paced offense was… Read More
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Lancers outlast Nelsonville-York on the road
By: Donovan Varney
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (10-5) hosted the Federal Hocking Lancers (8-5) in a competitive TVC-Ohio against TVC-Hocking matchup. Both teams were down key players, leaving opportunities for… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine at a clear podium speaking to a crowd in Cincinnati.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-18-e1706113397160-900x422.webp)
Ohio’s Supreme Court rules the cost for DeWine’s security detail at 2022 Super Bowl aren’t public record
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The amount of taxpayer money spent on the security detail Gov. Mike DeWine took to the Super Bowl in 2022 is not a public… Read More
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Falcons soar over Eagles – Eastern suffers blowout loss against Wahama
By: Davis Stanley
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MASON, West Virginia (WOUB) – The Wahama White Falcons (11-2) hosted the Eastern Eagles (2-12) Tuesday in an out of conference match-up. Heading into the contest, the Eagles came off… Read More
![Reps. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) are joined by advocates for human trafficking victims for a group photo](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-17-e1706112771382-900x422.webp)
A bill would make it easier for Ohio human trafficking survivors to put the past behind them
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In 2022, Ohio was fourth in the country for human trafficking cases. A Republican-sponsored bill in the Ohio House seeks to help survivors of sex… Read More
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Alexander falls short of first win over Wellston
By: Grace Shipman
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Alexander Spartans (0-15) lost a back-and-forth game against the Wellston Golden Rockets (4-10) on Tuesday night. The Spartans hoped to add a win to their record,… Read More
![Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) watch as Sen. George Lang (R-West Chester) talks to reporters at a press conference on a proposal to eliminate the state income tax and the commercial activity tax.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/npr.brightspotcdn-7-e1706044778134-900x422.webp)
Republican lawmakers again propose eliminating Ohio’s income tax, but also the main business tax
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican state lawmakers are once again proposing eliminating the state income tax. And this plan also would erase the state’s main business tax, the… Read More
![close up of Donald Trump over legal conspiracy paperwork. Text superimposed over both "United States of America v. Donald J. Trump, defendant](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FL_DemocracyonTrial_signatureimage-900x422.jpg)
The roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump in “Democracy On Trial” on FRONTLINE – Jan. 30 at 9 pm
“Democracy On Trial” Frontline Tuesday, January 30, 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm FRONTLINE investigates the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election… Read More
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Celebrate Black History Month with WOUB, Ohio University and community partners for a special screening of PBS’s “GOSPEL” along with regional musical performances
ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media is partnering with the Southeast Ohio History Center, the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, and the Ohio University School of Music to celebrate Black History… Read More