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Democratic Ohio House Members Are Furious About How COVID19 Issues Are Being Handled
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican House Speaker Larry Householder’s office is reinstituting its work from home policy. This comes after at least one House employee was put on administrative… Read More
Bill Would Allow Attorney General To Prosecute Those Who Damage State Buildings
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Recent vandalism to the Ohio Statehouse and other high- profile government buildings has prompted an outcry from some of the state’s top leaders. Now,… Read More
Some Unemployment Will Be Extended In Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An extra 20 weeks of unemployment compensation will be made available to eligible Ohioans once they have exhausted their other benefits. Bret Crow with… Read More
Residential Real Estate Market In Ohio Robust Despite Pandemic
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The COVID19 pandemic has hurt a lot of businesses but not the residential real estate market in Ohio. And there are a couple of… Read More
Planned Parenthood To Use Telehealth To Provide Some Of Its Services
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many of Ohio’s doctors are already using telehealth to connect to their patients, especially during this pandemic. Now, Planned Parenthood says it is going… Read More
Despite Attempts From Some Ohio Lawmakers, Backyard Fireworks Are Still Illegal
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Sales of backyard fireworks are booming, at least partly because the pandemic has canceled public fireworks shows. But it’s still technically illegal to set… Read More
Face Masks And Coverings Are Widely Available In Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cities throughout Ohio are starting to require people to wear masks or face coverings in public spaces. And Ohioans are working to make sure… Read More
Central Ohio Pediatrician Seeing New Trends In Coronavirus Pandemic
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — During the past couple of weeks, the percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus has increased. And some doctors say they are seeing some… Read More
New Study Says Lack Of Good Childcare Is Hurting Businesses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new report from a group of business leaders shows many Ohio companies cannot get back on their feet because their employees no longer have… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Doesn’t Affect Ohio’s Similar, Yet Different, Law
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital is an undue burden and unconstitutional. But abortion rights… Read More
Ohio Has A New Law To Allow Religious Expression By Public School Students
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Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a law that allows students in public schools to express their religious beliefs. Republican Sen Matt Huffman (R-Lima) says if the choir can announce there’s practice after school,… Read More
LISTEN: Dance Studios Sue Ohio Over COVID-19 Response
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Nine dance studios are suing the state of Ohio over mandated shutdowns and limitations imposed on their businesses. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles has the story.
Lawmaker Wants Slavery Clause Removed From Ohio’s Constitution
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Ohio’s constitution bans slavery except for one reason. And at least one Black lawmaker wants that exception stripped from the state’s governing document. Democratic Sen. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) said the clause… Read More
Ohio Senate Considers Bill Requiring New COVID-19 Reporting Standards
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The Ohio Senate is being asked to consider a bill passed along party lines in the House that requires new reporting standards for COVID-19. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles reports.
Group Gathering Petitions For Voter Reform Ballot Issue Gives Up Its Effort
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group that wanted to put voter reforms such as guaranteed 28 days of early voting, same day registration and voting and automatic registration at the… Read More
Elections Officials Need Poll Workers Now For November Election
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Voter turnout in Ohio has been around 70 percent in presidential election years, and elections officials think turnout will be high this year as well. But with… Read More
Ohio’s Broadband Bill Passes House But Still Needs Approval From The Senate
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Nearly one million Ohio households lack reliable broadband service and of that, there are 300,000 that don’t have any service at all. The Ohio House has passed… Read More
Court Dismisses Charges Against Restaurant Over Reopening After COVID19 Shutdown
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A court in eastern Ohio has dismissed a case that brought criminal charges against the owner of a diner in Cambridge for failing to comply with rules set forth in… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Reject Amendment That Would Have Banned Sale Or Display Of Confederate Flag At Fairs
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lawmakers in a House committee rejected a proposed amendment that would have banned the sale and display of the Confederate flag at county fairs in… Read More
Ohio Sues Two Companies For Making Illegal Robocalls
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio has joined six other states in suing a pair of Texas-based businesses, saying they have blasted Ohioans with more than 59 million illegal robocalls offering… Read More
Ohio Considers Bill To Bypass Voters Re: Sunday Liquor Sales
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Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow restaurants and bars to sell liquor on Sundays without having to obtain a special permit. Right now, only businesses that have… Read More
Food Stamp Recipients Can Now Use EBT Cards For Online Payment For Groceries
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Shortly after COVID-19 shut down much of Ohio, Gov. DeWine announced food stamp recipients would be allowed to use the drive-up grocery shopping service provided… Read More
Two Different Plans To Address Potential Problems In November’s Election
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has formed a task force with local and statewide elections officials to prepare for the November election. He’s pushing… Read More
Federal Appeals Court Stays Lower Order Allowing Group More Time to Collect Petition Signatures
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A federal appeals court has dealt a blow to a group that’s trying to put changes to voting laws on this fall’s ballot. A federal… Read More
Groups Call for Election Reforms Before the November Election
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — COVID-19 closed down the March primary election, and lawmakers extended the absentee ballot deadline to late April. Voter rights groups are asking state lawmakers to… Read More
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