All Posts from Theo Peck-Suzuki
Why rents are still higher in much of the U.S. than before the pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Rents today are well above what they were before the pandemic. According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ second-highest personal finance concern this election year is… Read More
Special session ends with action on foreign money ban and now-moot Biden Ohio ballot fix
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign a pair of bills he asked lawmakers to pass in a special legislative session, the first in… Read More
Activists ask Ohio’s attorney general to scrap FirstEnergy’s business license over HB 6 scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A coalition of environmental, good government and community activists are making a request of Ohio’s attorney general that has little hope of success: get… Read More
Democrats to hold virtual session to nominate Biden to ensure he’s on Ohio’s presidential ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As state lawmakers meet to discuss changing Ohio’s 90-day presidential certification in a special legislative session, the Democratic National Committee said it’ll make a… Read More
Ohio lawmakers return for special session Tuesday; why it’s happening and what to expect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A special session of the Ohio legislature begins today, called by Gov. Mike DeWine to change an election law deadline so President Biden can… Read More
Athens County seat belt violations exceed all neighboring counties
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County exceeds all six of its neighboring counties in reported seat belt violations. According to reports from the State Highway Patrol, Athens County had over… Read More
Summer EBT program gives families extra food dollars while school is out
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Children who get free breakfast and lunch during the school year no longer have to worry about where to eat during the summer break. Summer EBT,… Read More
Republican-dominated Ohio Supreme Court denies request to let House Bill 68 go into effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Republican-dominated Ohio Supreme Court has denied a request from Attorney General Dave Yost to overturn a judge’s order that blocks a law banning… Read More
Ohio restaurant and bar lobby says servers, bartenders against wage hike
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — One of the state’s biggest restaurant and bar lobbying associations is calling foul on the effort to raise the minimum wage for a subset… Read More
Ohio AG says he sides with retired teachers in lawsuit to remove STRS board members they backed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s Republican attorney general is suing to remove two members from the board of the state teachers’ pension fund. One of them was voted… Read More
Republican leader says Biden will be on Ohio ballot, but that lawmakers won’t make it happen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There won’t be legislation that will change the 90-day deadline for Democrats to certify President Biden for Ohio’s fall’s ballot, according to the Republican… Read More
Bipartisan Ohio House proposal addresses recent university protests
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bipartisan proposal introduced in the Ohio House on Thursday aims to address what lawmakers see as holes in both universities’ anti-bias policies and… Read More
Following death of Ohio teen, Republican lawmakers propose crackdown on “sextortion”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican lawmakers have introduced bills that would boost the punishment in Ohio for people who ask others to share explicit photos online, and then… Read More
What’s behind the growing popularity of Japanese comics and animations in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Japanese animation and comic books have exploded in popularity in the United States over the last few years. From floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade… Read More
How America’s organ transplant system can be improved
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Nearly 115,000 people are currently waiting for a new organ. But the shortage crisis is nothing new, as 5,600 people die each year waiting for an… Read More
What more can be done to treat Lyme disease and its potential long-term effects
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As many as 476,000 people in the U.S. contract Lyme disease each year, according to the CDC. For most people, symptoms go away after two to… Read More
Why young Americans are pushing for climate change to be taught in schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — As the planet warms and sea levels rise, eighty-five percent of Generation Z is concerned about climate change, according to a January Marist poll. In response,… Read More
DeWine has ‘grave concern’ about Ohio teachers’ pension fund board, but STRS critic isn’t surprised
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The $90 billion Ohio teachers’ pension fund was the issue in a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Republican Attorney General Dave Yost seeking to remove… Read More
Ohio AG, Republican lawmakers speak out against overhaul of federal rules on gender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some Ohio officials are pushing back against changes to a federal law that seeks to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination at school based on… Read More
More electric vehicle chargers are going to be installed along Ohio’s highways
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Drivers of electric cars will find it easier to get a jolt at fast-chargers. More EV charging stations are being installed in Ohio. DriveOhio,… Read More
Upheaval at Ohio teachers’ pension fund continues with lawsuit, removal of board chair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Turmoil at the $90 billion teachers’ state pension fund has gone from the meeting room to the courtroom and back. Just hours before the… Read More
Federal Hocking is facing a budget shortfall due to high premiums and low enrollment
STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Federal Hocking Local Schools will face a $1.66 million shortfall by fiscal year 2027 if it does not cut spending, according to a report… Read More
Amended Ohio equal parenting proposal still draws resistance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill making evenly-shared parenting the starting point for custody cases in Ohio got another hour of divisive testimony in an Ohio House committee… Read More
Ohio schools must have cellphone policies under law signed by DeWine
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s K-12 schools will be required to develop cellphone policies for students, under a law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine Wednesday. The measure made… Read More
Ohio committee sets stage for June recreational cannabis sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Regulations are rolling along for Ohio’s pending recreational marijuana program, with the earliest sales likely to start as soon as next month after a… Read More
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