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Report: Lawmakers Contributing To Prison Overcrowding
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Once again, the ACLU of Ohio is pushing for criminal justice reform with a new report on what it calls the “Statehouse to prison pipeline”. The ACLU’s Gary Daniels says the report shows too many Ohioans… Read More
Proposed Bill Would Do Away With Prevailing Wage Requirement
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Two Republican state representatives will unveil legislation tomorrow to change the state’s prevailing wage law. Actually, Ohio’s lawmakers have been trying to alter those laws for a while now. Since 1931, Ohio has had a law mandating trade workers on certain state… Read More
New Agriculture Director Wants to Know What Farmers Want
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The new head of the Ohio Department of Agriculture is traveling around the state, talking to farmers about their needs. Former lawmaker Dorothy Pelanda says the goal of her listening tour… Read More
Dozens Of Ohio Roads Are Closed Right Now Due To Flooding
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More than 70 roads throughout the state are closed right now due to flooding in low lying areas. ODOT spokesman Matt Bruning says melting snow and heavy rains have resulted… Read More
House Speaker Says He’s Willing To Consider A Possible Gas Tax
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The committee reviewing the financial situation facing the Ohio Department of Transportation heard testimony for a second day today – and is expected to release a report recommending funding solutions… Read More
Medical Marijuana: Half A Million In Sales Despite Limited Launch
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There are only four medical marijuana dispensaries open in Ohio at this point but in the last two weeks, they’ve sold more than a half million dollars worth of product. The latest… Read More
Ohio House Aide Who Filed Harassment Complaint Loses Job
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The complaint of inappropriate workplace behavior was filed just before the election of the new speaker is no longer employed there, and an investigation found no wrongdoing. But the Ohio House… Read More
How Should Ohio’s Schools Handle Requests By Students To Bring Medical Marijuana?
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Ohio law says medical marijuana can be used to treat specific conditions in children. But what happens when those kids need to take a dose of it while they are… Read More
Report Urges Lawmakers To Increase Funding For Social Services
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A new report by a coalition of social service groups says state leaders need to invest in families, Ohio’s seniors and the poorest in the state when they approve the… Read More
Do Charter Schools In Ohio Need More State Dollars?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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