All Posts from Theo Peck-Suzuki
Ohio has mandated schools follow the science of reading. Many southeast Ohio schools were one step ahead
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Sommer McCorkle knew early on that her son was behind in reading. “We had been working with a tutor, and I was working with… Read More
Alexander’s new playground invites more kids to be included in recess fun, and organizers say they aren’t stopping there
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — School has yet to begin, but the new playground at Alexander Elementary School has already won the approval of its most important constituents: children…. Read More
FirstEnergy agrees to $20 million payout, no prosecution by state of Ohio in House Bill 6 case
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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FirstEnergy has agreed to pay $20 million in a settlement with the state of Ohio in its criminal investigation into the House Bill 6 scandal. The deal is the latest… Read More
Ohio’s Secretary of State says circulators may have broken law with voter registrations, petitions
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said he suspects circulators for a company that has worked for groups on voter petitions and registrations for… Read More
Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans.
Ohio redistricting proposal vs. Iowa plan – some common elements, but also big differences
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine has come out against the proposal on the fall ballot to change the way lawmakers’ district lines are drawn. He also… Read More
Ohio’s earliest cannabis sales drew crowds across the state. Some have sticker shock
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — For Brian Wingfield, the wee hours of Tuesday morning felt reminiscent of late December, even though it was already 75 degrees Fahrenheit at 4… Read More
Supporters of a Nelsonville ballot initiative disbanding the city charter turn their attention to the Court of Appeals
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The fate of a ballot initiative that would disband Nelsonville’s charter government now rests with the Fourth District Court of Appeals. Supporters of the… Read More
Judge upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio, so HB 68 will go into effect
By: Karen Kasler | Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Franklin County judge has upheld Ohio’s ban on gender transition treatment for minors. The decision means House Bill 68, which also includes a… Read More
Ohio removes 155,000 from voter rolls ahead of November’s presidential election
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has removed 155,000 inactive and out-of-date voter registrations from the state’s voter rolls ahead of the November election, the state elections chief announced Friday. Ohio… Read More
Ohio redistricting amendment backers raise $23 million, and have intentionally spent even more
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The group behind the November ballot issue that would change the process for drawing lawmakers’ district lines has raised more than $23 million this… Read More
Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries get green light for recreational sales Tuesday
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After months of preparations and paperwork, some of Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries have been given the go-ahead to begin the first non-medical sales in… Read More
Pressure is rising on Ohio’s foodbanks, now serving more people than ever
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Though there are signs the U.S. economy is strong, millions of Ohioans are still struggling to afford the basics. And in the 17 months since the federal government ended pandemic-related… Read More
After boneless wings case, Ohio lawmaker drafts bill on “common sense” standards for court cases
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After a ruling that chicken wings advertised as “boneless” can contain bones, an Ohio state senator plans to introduce a bill to mandate a… Read More
Redistricting proposal on Ohio’s fall ballot includes elements from Iowa plan DeWine likes
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio voters to reject the redistricting amendment on the November ballot in favor of a future plan he hopes to… Read More
An initiative to remake Nelsonville’s city government appears less likely to make the fall ballot
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A judge has put a temporary hold on efforts to advance a ballot initiative that would remake Nelsonville’s city government. The initiative would end… Read More
Ohio rolls out digital driver’s licenses, state IDs for iPhone users
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio will now let residents — at least, those with an iPhone — add their driver’s license or state identification card to their digital… Read More
The next Athens Porchfest is scheduled and its organizers want more people talking about porches
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Rob Delach wants to talk about porches. It’s only been one month since the first-ever Near East Side Neighborhood Porchfest, and Delach, who helped… Read More
Ohio governor blasts redistricting on fall ballot, urges lawmakers to make changes next year
By: Jo Ingles | Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine is blasting a redistricting proposal that will be on the November ballot. The Citizens Not Politicians plan before voters this fall… Read More
Ohio’s extended sales tax holiday to run through next ten days
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and continues through next Thursday, August 8 — and it’s a little longer than usual this year. The… Read More
Here are some new Ohio laws going into effect this fall, next year
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Since Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine has been busy signing legislation lawmakers sent to him at the end of June during a 12-hour-long session before… Read More
The causes and consequences of a decline in doctors going into pediatric care
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — An ongoing shortage of pediatric specialists in areas like neurology and pulmonology has meant long waits or long drives for specialized care. Experts warn that missing… Read More
As more retailers embrace digital price tags on shelves, how will they be used?
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Traditional price tags at grocery stores may soon be on their way out, in favor of what are being called digital or electronic shelf labels that… Read More
Will Ohio lawmakers propose their own redistricting amendment for November ballot?
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many state Republican leaders have spoken out against the proposed redistricting amendment appearing on the ballot this November, but not Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine’s… Read More
COVID infections spike, raising concerns of another summer surge
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — A COVID summer wave has spread across most of the U.S. and western states are seeing particularly high numbers of infections. With more people traveling for… Read More
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