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Backers Appeal 4-way Split of Voting Proposal to High Court
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Backers of an effort aimed at updating Ohio’s voting laws appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, alleging the state ballot board misinterpreted the state’s single subject… Read More
10 Census Facts That Bust Common Myths About The 2020 U.S. Head Count
By: Hansi Lo Wang | NPR
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It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR’s census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the national count.
Things to Think About if You are Considering Switching Parties in this Primary
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Republicans in Ohio might be tempted to cross over to vote for a Democrat in that party’s presidential primary on March 17th. After all, the Republican presidential candidate, President Donald Trump, is… Read More
WATCH: NASA Reveals Name of Next Mars Rover
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NASA announced the name of its latest Mars rover, which could begin its mission as early as this summer. The agency opened up the name selection process to students around… Read More
Athens City Council Considers New Technology for Smart Parking Meters
By: Anna Azallion
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The new smart parking meters that popped up around Uptown Athens last year might be here to stay. Athens City Council is considering measures to keep… Read More
Health Department: Benefits To Delaying Coronavirus Despite Being Imminent
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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There are currently no cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, in Ohio. And while public health officials say it’s only a matter of time, they are still urging… Read More
AG Wants More Time to Get Communities to Join Opioid Settlement Plan
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Friday is the deadline for Ohio communities suing drug makers and distributors to decide to continue with their lawsuits or join the state’s effort to reach what’s likely to be a massive… Read More
Kentuckians Can Verify Restoration of Voting Rights Online
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a new effort to help Kentucky residents determine if they’re among the nonviolent felons now qualified to vote. The website unveiled… Read More
U.S. Launches ‘Defensive Strike’ At Taliban As Fragile Afghan Peace Deal Teeters
By: Colin Dwyer | NPR
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The strike followed President Trump’s call with the Taliban, during which he says they agreed “we don’t want violence.” Still, the group has led a wave of attacks since signing the landmark deal.
Report: Fewer New Concealed-Carry Licenses Issued in 2019
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The number of concealed carry licenses issued in Ohio last year reached the lowest count in nearly a decade. An annual report issued Monday by the… Read More
Arnold Sports Festival Bars Spectators, Cancels Expo Amid Coronavirus Concerns
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus has become the largest mass gathering in the U.S. to be all but cancelled because of concerns surrounding the potential spread of the coronavirus. The biggest… Read More
Preparing for First-Ever St. Pat’s Primary Revealed Some Problems
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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With Super Tuesday voting over, the focus will shift to the six states that will vote March 10, followed by Ohio and the three states that hold primaries on March… Read More
Fed Cuts Interest Rates In Emergency Response To Coronavirus
By: Jim Zarroli | Scott Horsley | NPR
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The Federal Reserve’s move was unusual, coming between regularly scheduled policy meetings. Officials also left open the possibility of further cuts if the economic damage gets worse.
Ohio Investigating Potential New Coronavirus Case
By: Paige Pfleger | WOSU
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The Ohio Department of Health is waiting on test results for a new possible case of coronavirus. Officials say the Ohioan under investigation exhibits symptoms of respiratory illness and either… Read More
New Effort Begun to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau | Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio is underway. The proposal is called the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Amendment. Backers of the measure submitted… Read More
Not All Ohioans Can Get Prepared for Coronavirus
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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As the coronavirus spreads, people are being urged to prepare by stocking up on food and supplies, checking to see if they can work from home if schools and workplaces… Read More
Ohio Accepting Applications for Hemp Cultivation, Processing
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting online applications from those interested in growing and processing hemp. Officials say the application window for the 2020 growing… Read More
Ballot Board Splits Voter Rights Amendment into Four Petitions
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Ballot Board has voted to split a voter rights measure into four separate potential ballot issues. The amendment, which includes constitutionally protected early voting and automated voter registration,… Read More
Defense Secretary Gives Go-Ahead For U.S. Troops To Start Afghan Drawdown
By: David Welna | NPR
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A peace deal signed with the Taliban calls for 4,000 of the approximately 13,000 U.S. forces in Afghanistan to leave within 135 days and for all U.S. troops to be out within 14 months.
WATCH: On Super Tuesday, Dems Can Gain Delegates Without Winning a Primary
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This week’s Super Tuesday will include results from 14 states and one U.S. territory. In all, 1,357 delegates are at stake. But Democrats do not have winner-take-all rules, so presidential… Read More
Bill Would Ban Use of Gas Chambers for Pet Euthanasia
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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When animals are put to sleep in Ohio, they are most often euthanized with medications administered by a veterinarian. But there have been some cases where dogs and cats have been put down in… Read More
Trump Says ‘Markets Will Take Care Of Themselves’ After Stock Sell-Off
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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President Trump used to boast about stock market gains at every turn. But after coronavirus fears caused the worst plunge since 2008, he has gone silent on this pillar of his reelection pitch.
West Virginia Univ. President Responds after 2 Shootings
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University’s president is emphasizing a commitment to safety after two recent shootings near the Morgantown campus, one of them involving a fatality. Gordon Gee… Read More
Clean Water Wanted: Contaminated Wells and the Legacy of Fossil Fuel Extraction
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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“You seen that one with the tombstone up there?” seven-year-old Timothy Easterling asks, looking toward the grass just uphill from his home. “That’s my papaw.” Timothy’s grandfather Chet Blankenship died… Read More
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