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New Ohio bill proposes the strictest abortion ban yet
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A new bill fashioned after a Texas abortion law has been introduced in the Ohio Legislature, and it’s already scheduled for its first hearing. This bill goes further than the abortion bans currently under consideration by lawmakers. Like the new Texas law, this legislation would also allow private citizens to take civil action against a… Read More

Ohio House committee considers bill to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) An Ohio House committee heard from supporters of HB598, a bill that would ban abortion immediately if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade. A leaked draft opinion earlier this month indicated the majority of justices were ready to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that… Read More

With baby formula shortage, Whaley says Ohio could do more to help families
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) As families struggle with the nationwide baby formula shortage, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor wants to know why the state has not done more to relieve the stress — particularly for low-income Ohioans. Nan Whaley, Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, said other states saw the formula shortage happening earlier… Read More

Medical marijuana patients in Ohio will soon have more dispensaries
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The number of medical marijuana dispensaries in Ohio will more than double after the Ohio Board of Pharmacy approved 70 new licenses with three more pending review. Ohio has 58 dispensaries but after the new licenses were awarded via lottery, that number will grow to 131. Some smaller towns that didn’t have dispensaries will now… Read More

Ohio Democratic lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights
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Democratic members of the Ohio House and Senate say about two-thirds of Ohioans agree women themselves should have the choice to decide whether to get an abortion. Yet they say Republicans — who dominate the Ohio Legislature by about a two-thirds majority in both chambers — have passed abortion restrictions in recent years and could… Read More

LaRose denounces ‘Great Replacement’ but reiterates support for Vance
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Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, said he still thinks U.S. Senate Republican nominee J.D. Vance is the “right person for the job” when asked to respond to comments, made by Vance, supporting the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory. Vance, who won the Republican nomination less than two weeks after receiving the endorsement of former… Read More

Supporters of legal abortion rally at the Ohio Statehouse
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Supporters of legal abortion rallied in Columbus, outside the Ohio Statehouse, Saturday — joining advocates that gathered in other cities all around the state and country. The west lawn of the Ohio Statehouse was full of women, and some men, who carried signs with messages blasting abortion bans and yelled chants like “abortion rights are… Read More

Some Ohio voters who think they are independent might be shocked to learn they are not
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you ask people what their party affiliation is, they might tell you they are an independent or unaffiliated voter but that might not be true in some cases. People who consider themselves independent-thinking, unaffiliated voters are sometimes surprised to find they are actually listed on the Ohio Secretary… Read More

Ohio elections chief rejects claim of election problems by failed gubernatorial candidate
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joe Blystone, who came in third place in last week’s primary, is questioning the integrity of the May 3 election. But Ohio’s top elections chief said he’s confident the election was legitimate. Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, said the primary vote is still being… Read More

Abortion could have played a key role in Ohio’s gubernatorial campaign
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The leak of a U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion to overturn the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade came one night before Ohio’s primary, and it may have played a key role in how Ohioans voted on Election Day. Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, has signed every abortion bill… Read More

What could happen in Ohio if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It appears the U.S. Supreme Court might be on its way to overturning the landmark decision that allowed abortion as a constitutional right throughout the country. A decision on a Mississippi case is expected this summer. But Monday night brought stunning news, with Politico releasing a draft of the… Read More

Ohio State University study calculates travel, cost for procedure if Ohio bans abortion
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio State University study examined what the result could be for people seeking an abortion if it were not an option in Ohio. The study comes as lawmakers consider a bill that would make abortion illegal if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The bill under… Read More

Bill would ban abortion in Ohio if U.S. Supreme Court allows states to decide the issue
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle unloaded several questions about a bill — that would outlaw abortion in Ohio if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade — during its first House committee hearing. Medical personnel would face prison time and fines under the bill which contains… Read More

Democrats running for Ohio governor pitch their approach to pressing issues
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Democrats in Ohio cast their primary ballots for governor in this May 3 election, they’ll have to choose between two southwest Ohio former mayors. Nan Whaley, the former mayor of Dayton, is facing off against John Cranley, the former mayor of Cincinnati. The candidates were once colleagues as… Read More

Efforts to legalize marijuana in Ohio get new life but faces opposition from top leaders
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some Ohio lawmakers are throwing their support behind an initiated statute that would legalize marijuana for Ohioans ages 21 and older — giving new life to the proposal on 4/20, a day when cannabis enthusiasts celebrate the plant. Rep. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) said it’s time for Ohio lawmakers to pass… Read More

Early voting for Ohio’s May 3 primary is lagging behind 2018’s primary turnout
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Despite hotly contested races on the Republican and Democratic primary ballots, the turnout for early voting in Ohio is down nearly 30% compared to the number of ballots cast at this point in the 2018 primary four years ago. There are two weeks to go before the May 3… Read More

Leaders of Ohio’s elections say the second primary should be held on August 2
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A coalition of elections officials from around Ohio are underlining their call for a second primary to happen August 2 — and no later. Early voting is under way for Ohio voters to cast their ballot for statewide, congressional, and local races for the May 3 primary. But state… Read More

School leaders say a bill to change the property tax appeal process could hurt most Ohio taxpayers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State lawmakers have sent to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) a bill that would limit the role of school districts and cities in the property tax challenge process. School districts contend if those changes are signed into law, the result will be tax shifting that will hurt the majority of… Read More

New Ohio bill resurrects old idea that requires voters to show a state-issued photo ID
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Throughout the past decade, various Republican Ohio lawmakers have backed bills to require voters to show their driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards before casting ballots. It’s a controversial idea that has lost steam in previous legislatures. But Republican Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) hopes this time will be… Read More

Time is ticking for the Ohio Redistricting Commission as it decides whether to pass new legislative
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Today is the deadline for the Ohio Redistricting Commission to pass a fourth set of legislative maps to satisfy the Ohio Supreme Court. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he thinks the maps should be passed by midnight tonight. “The court order says we are supposed to approve a map…. Read More

Ohio’s health leaders say not to panic but prepare for another COVID variant
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Get those at-home rapid test kits ready. Make sure you are current on your COVID vaccines and boosters. Those are just a couple of the warnings from Ohio’s top health leaders when it comes to the next possible wave of the Omicron variant. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr…. Read More

Opponents of vaccine mandates in Ohio say they are not giving up after the latest rejection
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Attorney General Dave Yost has rejected the latest petition summary submitted by the group that wants a ban on mandatory vaccines – either enacted by lawmakers or, if they don’t pass it, by voters. This is the fourth time Yost has rejected the group’s language. He issued this statement… Read More

DeWine signs bill to make it easier for people to carry concealed guns
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Over the objection of police groups and gun control advocates, Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) has signed into law a bill that would allow Ohioans to carry a concealed gun without first having to obtain a permit or take a training course. DeWine was in a precarious position with this… Read More

Ohio is changing the way it reports COVID-19 data as the state heads into an endemic
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health is changing the way it reports data on its COVID website. Agency Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said the changes are in order since the state appears to be going into an endemic – meaning the virus is regularly found in the population. Vanderhoff said… Read More

Gun safety advocates urge DeWine to veto a controversial gun bill
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group of gun control advocates is urging Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to veto Sub Senate Bill 215, legislation that would allow Ohioans to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training requirements. Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey is one of the law enforcement officials urging the veto. And… Read More
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