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Do Charter Schools In Ohio Need More State Dollars?
A new study by advocates for school choice shows charter schools in urban areas are underfunded. The group is making the case at the same time Gov. Mike DeWine and… Read More
State Public Awareness Campaign Launched To Promote Foster Care And Adoption
Ohio has nearly 16,000 children in the custody of county children’s services agencies. Gov. Mike DeWine wants to increase the number of foster care families available to meet that need…. Read More
First Medical Marijuana Sales In Ohio To Happen Wednesday
Four different dispensaries are set to open for business at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Two are in the Eastern Ohio town of Wintersville. One is in Sandusky. Another is in Canton…. Read More
Former Governor Kasich Has A New Gig
Not long after new Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s inaugural, former Gov. John Kasich is announcing a new gig. Kasich has signed with CNN to be a political commentator for various shows – just… Read More
More Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Can Be Open For Business Soon
Four more medical marijuana dispensaries have been awarded licenses from the state. And these businesses are now close to opening their doors. The Ohio Pharmacy Board has awarded certificates of operation to… Read More
Bill Spells Out What Public Can See On Police Body Cameras
Among the bills Gov. John Kasich is still considering whether he’ll sign is one that will allow some video from body cameras worn by police agencies to be hidden from the public. Cosponsoring Republican Rep. Niraj… Read More
What Happens Now To An Ohio Bill Meant To Protect Embryos?
Though lawmakers didn’t address the issue after a set of lawsuits against a Cleveland hospital, one outgoing legislator is hoping his bill will move forward after he’s gone. In March,… Read More
Ohio Legislature Fails To Pass ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Over Kasich’s Veto
The “Heartbeat Bill” has once again failed to overcome Gov. John Kasich’s veto. Legislators returned to session after Christmas to reconsider the controversial abortion ban, and while the Ohio House… Read More
Kasich’s Take On Why “Blue Wave” Was Weaker In Ohio
In what’s being billed as his last public appearance as governor, John Kasich says there’s a reason why Ohio Republicans held the state’s top offices and many legislative seats when… Read More
Ohio’s General Revenue Fund Gets A Boost From State Office
The incoming lieutenant governor says the office he now holds has saved so much money that he wants to give some back to the state. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted didn’t request any money in the… Read More
Committee Formed To Draft Sherrod Brown To Run For President In 2020
This campaign is part of a new effort to get the three term senator to consider taking on President Trump. Democratic Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley is one of the chairs of a committee… Read More
Ohio’s Cities Say They Need More State Money To Fix Roads And Bridges
Ohio’s cities have seen about $450 million in cuts to their local government funds under Gov. John Kasich. The lobby group that represents cities is looking forward to establishing new relationships with Governor-elect… Read More
Some “Heartbeat Bill” Supporters Want Lawmakers To Work On Christmas Day If Necessary
Backers of the so called “Heartbeat Bill,” legislation that bans abortion at the point a fetal heartbeat is detected, are getting some help from evangelical leaders. And they are sending a strong… Read More
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Critical Of Lordstown Plant Closing
Ohio’s senior Senator is blasting General Motors for planning to close the Lordstown plant in March. He says Congress needs to change the tax code to prevent companies from benefitting… Read More
Ohio’s Leaders React To News Of GM’s Decision To Close The Lordstown Auto Assembly Plant
News that GM will be idling its Lordstown factory on March 1st is prompting Ohio’s leaders to issue angry statements in news releases and on social media. John Kasich said he’ll… Read More
Thousands Of Wealthier Ohioans Are Using A Tax Break Meant For Low Income Wage Earners
A new study shows tens of thousands of upper income Ohioans are taking advantage of tax breaks meant for poorer residents. Wendy Patton with the progressive group Policy Matters says… Read More
Bill Would Completely Ban Abortions In Ohio
There’s been a lot of attention given to a contentious bill that bans abortion at the point which a fetal heartbeat can be detected since the House passed it earlier… Read More
More Vetoes Possibly On The Way During This Lame Duck Session Of Ohio Legislature
Earlier this week, the Ohio General Assembly overturned a bill that had been vetoed by Gov. John Kasich earlier this year. The bill centered on the power of the legislature over… Read More
The National Veterans Memorial And Museum Celebrates Its First Veteran’s Day
The newly opened National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus is open this weekend to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Museum project manager Amy Taylor says the new $82 million, 53,000 square foot facility… Read More
Lawmakers Want To Look At Ways To Make It Harder To Change The State Constitution
Leaders of the Ohio Legislature say it’s time to look at changing the methods citizens groups are using to try to change the state’s constitution. House Speaker Ryan Smith says Ohio’s constitution… Read More
Ohio’s Legislative Leaders Say They Will Consider Reforms For Drug Crimes
The Republican leader of the Ohio Senate says while he and many others didn’t support Issue 1, the criminal sentencing and drug treatment reform plan that failed Tuesday. But he suggests there… Read More
What Is Next For Ohio Democrats?
This week’s election underscored some weaknesses for Ohio Democrats. The party’s candidates lost all of the statewide executive offices and gained seats but also lost some in the state House and Senate…. Read More
Two Inmates In Dayton Will Be Allowed To Vote
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allows Ohioans who are in a Dayton jail to cast ballots in this election. Mike Brickner of All Voting Matters says a court… Read More
State Lawmaker Says Election Day Law Isn’t Being Followed
There’s a law that’s been on the books that designates part of Election Day as a state holiday but one Democratic state lawmaker says it’s not being followed. Representative Dan Ramos says… Read More
Jewish Ohioans Respond To Tragedy At Pittsburgh Synogogue
A leading organization representing Jewish Americans says the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh area synagogue over the weekend has left Ohioans who practice the faith in state of shock. It… Read More
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