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Lawmakers Explore Complicated Issue Of E-School Funding
The Ohio House and Senate is exploring its options when it comes to how the state gives money to e-schools. But as lawmakers are discovering, the issue gets complex when… Read More
Mike DeWine Proposes $90M For Home Visitation Programs
Gov. Mike DeWine wants to more than double the funds for home visitation programs to help curb Ohio’s dismal infant mortality rate and develop at-risk children’s mental, physical, and behavioral… Read More
Mike DeWine Proposes Dramatic Increase To Children Services Funding
Children services officials are celebrating a proposal from Gov. Mike DeWine that nearly doubles the amount of state funding that goes towards their cause. They say this is the first… Read More
Sherrod Brown Wrapping Up Tour Of Early Primary States
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is starting the final leg of his tour of the early presidential primary and caucus states. As he visits South Carolina, Brown says he’s learned a… Read More
Yost Joins Two Federal Court Cases Dealing With Gun Regulations
The state has joined two briefings filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on cases dealing with gun ownership and regulations. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says one of the legal… Read More
State Saved $4.4B According To Report From Health Plans
The group that represents Ohio’s Medicaid health plans says their managed care process is saving the state about $2.2 billion a year. But critics say there are several improvements that… Read More
Advocates Say Awareness Is Vital Tool In Fight Against Human Trafficking
Hundreds of people gathered in Columbus for the 10th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day to discuss the most pressing issues related to the issue and share what has been working… Read More
Task Force Looking Into Using Risk Assessments In Bail Process
The Ohio Supreme Court chief justice is gathering a team of experts to examine the state’s bail system, determining whether or not the system is unfair for people who are… Read More
Workers’ Compensation Requests More Investment In Safety, Wellness Programs
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is requesting an increase in its budget, saying it’s crucial to encouraging safety and wellness among workers while keeping employer rates down. Ohio BWC is requesting… Read More
Advanced Energy Group Says Revisiting Renewable Standards Creates Uncertainty
Advocates for renewable and alternative energy sources are calling on Ohio lawmakers to create consistency when it comes to the state’s green energy policies. They say Ohio falls behind other… Read More
State Lawmakers Mulling Over Impact Of Gas Tax Increase
Gov. Mike DeWine says raising the gas tax from 28-cents a gallon to 46-cents a gallon will help fill a $1 billion construction budget shortfall, but the proposal has led… Read More
Making Election Day A Holiday? Statewide Officials Weigh In
Ohio’s top elections official, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, says giving workers a day off for Election Day is an interesting idea, but he’s not convinced it’s the one and only solution…. Read More
Conservative Group Wants Offset To Possible Gas Tax Hike
A conservative think tank is calling on lawmakers to make changes to counter an increase to the gas tax by making cuts elsewhere in Ohio’s tax structure. Greg Lawson with… Read More
Senate GOP Creating “Open Dialogue” To Clean Lake Erie
Ohio Senate Republicans are saying one of their top goals is to protect what they believe to be the state’s number one natural resource: Lake Erie. They say keeping Lake… Read More
Sherrod Brown Taking His Tour To New Hampshire
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is heading to New Hampshire to kickoff the second leg of his tour of the early presidential primary states. Brown says he’s nearing a decision… Read More
DeWine Warns Of Impending Crisis With Construction Fund Shortage
The state doesn’t have any money for new road construction projects, and funding is falling short to make repairs to existing infrastructure. Gov. Mike DeWine says this is an impending crisis…. Read More
AEP Hopes New PUCO Chair Gives Solar Farm A “Fair Shot”
The panel of state regulators that reviews utility rates will soon have a new leader who has a history of opposing renewable energy issues. This is causing concerns for supporters of… Read More
Groups Oppose PUCO Nominee For Past Opposition To Renewable Projects
As Gov. Mike DeWine considers who to select as the next member of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, a coaltion of environmental groups are calling on DeWine to not… Read More
School Choice Advocates Look To Lawmakers For Facility Funding Boost
Charter school advocates are calling on lawmakers to bump up their funding for facilities. They say the money now going to charters falls well below what they need. But critics say… Read More
Domestic Violence Protections Extended To Victims In Dating, Intimate Relationships
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order that extends protections and access to resources for victims of domestic violence. The order includes protections to victims in dating relationships and intimate relationships…. Read More
Humane Society: Include Tethering Laws In Dangerous Dogs Discussion
A bill has been drafted to strengthen the laws against owners of dogs that carry out serious attacks against other people, but pro-animal groups are saying another topic must be… Read More
Frank LaRose Wants To Modernize Voter Roll Removal Process
Newly-sworn in Secretary of State Frank LaRose is already making his pitch to Ohio lawmakers for his biggest legislative priorities. Among the top issues, modernizing the voter removal process, which… Read More
AEP Urges PUCO To Approve Large Southwestern Solar Farm
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is holding hearings on what could be the largest renewable energy project in the state. AEP Ohio wants to generate 900MW of renewable energy,… Read More
Update: Mike DeWine Urges Optimism for Ohio at Inauguration
Update 1:40 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – New Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s beginning his four-year term with great optimism about Ohio’s future and a commitment to hearing others’… Read More
Jon Husted To Lead Newly-Created InnovateOhio
Gov.-elect Mike DeWine has tapped Lt. Gov.-elect Jon Husted to be the director of InnovateOhio, created in law just last month. DeWine said on the campaign trail that InnovateOhio will help modernize state… Read More
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