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No national abortion ban in GOP’s draft platform, disappointing some Ohio Republicans
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the Republican National Convention begins, the party’s official platform seems to be softer on abortion. Many of those opposed to abortion, including some Republican candidates,… Read More
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How a redistricting amendment might affect candidates on Ohio’s fall ballot
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Redistricting reform supporters are waiting to see if they make the Nov. 5 ballot – though it seems likely, since they submitted 300,000 more… Read More
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Libertarian Party of Ohio files for minor party status on ballot this fall
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Libertarian Party of Ohio has submitted signatures to the Secretary of State’s office to be formally recognized as a minor party. And that… Read More
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Libertarian Party of Ohio files for minor party status on ballot this fall
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Libertarian Party of Ohio has submitted signatures to the Secretary of State’s office to be formally recognized as a minor party. And that… Read More
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Group hoping to change how lawmakers’ districts are drawn to file petitions for fall ballot
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group that hopes to change the process used for drawing legislative and congressional district lines will file their signatures Monday to put their… Read More
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Republicans considering forcing House vote on “intellectual diversity” bill to overhaul higher ed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some Republicans in the Ohio House are working behind the scenes, trying to see if there’s enough support to force a floor vote on a controversial… Read More
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How the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion medication will affect Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) – The U.S. Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in two-thirds of abortions last year. The justices unanimously rejected a… Read More
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Ohio House passes a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing infant mortality
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio has some of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. But the Ohio House hopes to change that. It has passed a… Read More
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Republican lawmakers want voters to decide on plan to “throttle” rising property tax bills in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are at least a dozen bills in the Ohio Legislature meant to provide property tax relief to taxpayers, especially now that many are… Read More
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Ohio’s sales tax holiday will include more items, but not as much time as lawmakers wanted
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio will have an extended period this summer when sales tax won’t be applied to many items. The sales tax holiday will run from… Read More
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Ohio bill to pull over drivers who fail to buckle up gets hearing, but faces bumpy road ahead
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Republican state representative who has also served in the Ohio Highway Patrol told a House committee earlier today he thinks Ohio’s seat belt… Read More
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Proposed ban on drag performances in public places in Ohio gets praise and questions
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Supporters of a Republican-backed bill that would ban drag performers from doing shows in public places within view of children testified before the Ohio… Read More
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More electric vehicle chargers are going to be installed along Ohio’s highways
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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
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Ohio schools must have cellphone policies under law signed by DeWine
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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
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Ohio’s governor says tax cuts are driving factor in lower-than-expected revenue collections
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s tax revenue has come in below projections for four out of the last five months. And while some state leaders who advocated for… Read More
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Another legal challenge filed over Ohio’s abortion limits still in place after November vote
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Statehouse News Bureau) – A new legal argument has been filed against the state of Ohio over its ban on prescribing abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth. The filing is… Read More
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Ohio largest teachers’ union says cell phone policies in their schools are good ideas
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Less than a month after Gov. Mike DeWine proposed K-12 schools in Ohio develop policies on the use of cell phones, state lawmakers put… Read More
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DeWine says backers of Ohio election law changes must show why they’re needed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House have introduced a bill to further strengthen voter ID requirements, and would also allow for hand-counting of ballots… Read More
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Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio if a bill change the deadline passes in the statehouse
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House is expected to vote on a bill that would fix a problem in state law that could keep Democratic President Joe… Read More
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An Ohio board reinstates the license of a doctor who claimed COVID vaccines “magnetized” people
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The State Medical Board of Ohio has reinstated the license of a doctor who got national attention for her testimony on COVID vaccines before… Read More
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An Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes a $15/hour minimum wage to head off a possible ballot issue
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic lawmakers in the Ohio Legislature have tried for years to raise the minimum wage, but their bills went nowhere in the Republican-dominated General… Read More
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As a childcare conundrum confronts Ohio parents, Ohio businesses seek to attract workers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Employers throughout Ohio say they cannot find enough employees to meet their needs, particularly low-wage workers. And childcare is one big reason why. The… Read More
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Lassie’s Law would require Ohio road work crews try to locate owners of deceased pets
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lassie’s Law, an Ohio House bill, would require road crews who discover a deceased dog or cat to try to find the owner of… Read More
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Ohio doctors are watching the U.S. Supreme Court on a law requiring emergency care and abortion
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Doctors in Ohio are closely watching a U.S. Supreme Court case involving abortion and a federal law that requires hospitals that receive federal money… Read More
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New fallout in the HB 6 nuclear bailout scandal leads to calls for more campaign finance disclosure
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — New documents show FirstEnergy paid $2.5 million in secret to help Mike DeWine’s initial campaign for governor in 2018. It’s the latest twist in… Read More
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