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Bill Introduced To Force Businesses To Pay For Contraception For Employees
Democrats in the Ohio Legislature are introducing a bill that they say would require employer provided health care insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to cover contraceptives under the same… Read More
GOP Seeks FitzGerald’s Records In Governor’s Race
The Ohio Republican Party is suing Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Ed FitzGerald to get his parking and office entry records. This lawsuit comes after months of wrangling over where the line… Read More
FitzGerald: Cleveland Is Better Than Its Reputation
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Ed FitzGerald said the reality of Cleveland is better than its reputation. He thinks that’s what Republican National Committee members saw when they chose Cleveland as the host… Read More
Ohio ACLU Calls On State To End Private Prison Food Contract
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is calling on the state’s Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections to end its contract with the private company that provides foods to Ohio’s… Read More
FitzGerald Supports Severance Tax, But Not The One Proposed By Kasich
As Ohio Gov. John Kasich continues to push for a severance tax on gas and oil drilling, questions have been asked of his Democratic challenger about where he stands on… Read More
Ohio Veterans Since 9/11 Are Urged To Take Advantage Of Bonus
Back in 2009, Ohio voters approved a ballot measure that provides bonuses for Ohioans who have served in the U.S. Military since 9/11. But Mike McKinney of the Ohio Department… Read More
FitzGerald Lays Out Potential Ohio Energy Policy
The Democrat who wants to unseat the Republican incumbent governor has laid out his energy plan for the Buckeye State. Ed FitzGerald’s agenda would undo some of the newly passed… Read More
Proposed Voters’ Rights Amendment Won’t Be On Ohio Ballots This Fall
Ohio voters won’t get the chance to vote this fall on a proposed constitutional amendment that would give voters a bill of rights. Democratic State Representative Alicia Reece is with… Read More
Kasich Claims Medicaid Expansion Is Paying Off
Ohio Governor John Kasich said his push to expand Medicaid is paying off. He defended his decision in an address to judges, law enforcement officials and drug treatment program leaders… Read More
Kasich Signs For Increased Penalties For Human Trafficking
The video above was released by the FBI, which completed a cross country human trafficking sweep on Monday Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a bill into law earlier Friday that… Read More
Bill Would Impose Blackout Period For Campaign Donations
Democratic State Representative Ron Gerberry said he’s not accusing Republican AG Mike DeWine of rewarding law firms that support him with lucrative legal work. "But the appearance of pay to… Read More
The Woman Who Wants To Be Ohio’s Next Lieutenant Governor Wants Answers
The woman who’d like to be Ohio’s next Lieutenant Governor said she’s concerned about two resignations that took place recently in current Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor’s office. Sharen Neuhardt, the… Read More
New Unemployment Rules Are In Effect In Ohio
There are some new rules unemployed Ohioans must follow in order to get their unemployment checks. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is now requiring recently enrolled Ohioans… Read More
Kasich Eases Access To Vaccines Amid Outbreaks
There are more than 400 probable cases of mumps in Ohio right now, and there are more than 230 probable cases of measles. That’s why health officials are urging Ohioans… Read More
Bill In Ohio Legislature Would Ban Some Popular Birth Control Options
Republican State Representative John Becker wants to eliminate all coverage for abortion in state health care plans, even in cases of rape and incest or when the life of the… Read More
Proposed Bill Would Ban Restaurants From Forcing Tip Sharing
It’s common practice for servers to make about $4 an hour, because it’s assumed that the tips they earn will take them up to minimum wage or more. But some… Read More
Women’s Bus Tour Rolls Through The Buckeye State
Democratic U.S. House Representative of Columbus Joyce Beatty hops off a big purple bus, plastered with the slogan “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds.” She takes the stage outside the Ohio… Read More
Safety Forces Say They Like One Bill That Would Reform Red-Light Cameras
Backers of a bill that would reform the way red light cameras are used say it’s important to keep those tools in place for safety forces. Lieutenant Brenton Mull of… Read More
Quinnipiac Poll Shows Most Ohioans Favor Gay Marriage
A new Quinnpiac Poll shows most Ohioans surveyed support allowing same sex couples to marry. But the details of this poll show which groups are most likely to support efforts… Read More
Ohio’s Top Judge Wants To Change How Ohio Elects Judges
The Chief Justice of Ohio’s Supreme Court wants to change the way Ohioans elect judges. Justice Maureen O’Connor is proposing an amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would move judicial races… Read More
ACLU Sues Over Ohio’s New Voting Law And Directive
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is suing the state in federal court over changes to the state’s early voting that are scheduled to take effect this fall. As… Read More
New Poll Shows Ohio Voters Favor $1 Cigarette Pack Tax
A new poll conducted for some major health organizations shows Ohioans support raising cigarette taxes. Shelly Kiser with the American Lung Association says the poll shows 63 percent of Ohio… Read More
Gay Marriage Ballot Initiative Won’t Be Ready For November Election
It’s very doubtful there will be an issue on the ballot this fall to allow Ohioans to vote to overturn the state’s constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Ohio Public Radio’s… Read More
Details On Early Voting For Ohio’s Primaries
Secretary of State Jon Husted says nearly 110,000 Ohioans have requested absentee ballots by mail since early voting began on April 1. Voted ballots must be postmarked by May 5,… Read More
Gay Marriage Ruling Leaving Both Sides Wondering What Happens Next
A federal judge has ruled Ohio’s ban on recognizing gay marriages is unconstitutional. But that doesn’t mean the state must recognize those marriages immediately. And as Ohio Public Radio’s Jo… Read More
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