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Ohio House passes a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing infant mortality
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio has some of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. But the Ohio House hopes to change that. It has passed a… Read More
Republican lawmakers want voters to decide on plan to “throttle” rising property tax bills in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are at least a dozen bills in the Ohio Legislature meant to provide property tax relief to taxpayers, especially now that many are… Read More
Ohio’s sales tax holiday will include more items, but not as much time as lawmakers wanted
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio will have an extended period this summer when sales tax won’t be applied to many items. The sales tax holiday will run from… Read More
Ohio bill to pull over drivers who fail to buckle up gets hearing, but faces bumpy road ahead
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Republican state representative who has also served in the Ohio Highway Patrol told a House committee earlier today he thinks Ohio’s seat belt… Read More
Proposed ban on drag performances in public places in Ohio gets praise and questions
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Supporters of a Republican-backed bill that would ban drag performers from doing shows in public places within view of children testified before the Ohio… Read More
More electric vehicle chargers are going to be installed along Ohio’s highways
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Drivers of electric cars will find it easier to get a jolt at fast-chargers. More EV charging stations are being installed in Ohio. DriveOhio,… Read More
Ohio schools must have cellphone policies under law signed by DeWine
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s K-12 schools will be required to develop cellphone policies for students, under a law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine Wednesday. The measure made… Read More
Ohio’s governor says tax cuts are driving factor in lower-than-expected revenue collections
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s tax revenue has come in below projections for four out of the last five months. And while some state leaders who advocated for… Read More
Another legal challenge filed over Ohio’s abortion limits still in place after November vote
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Statehouse News Bureau) – A new legal argument has been filed against the state of Ohio over its ban on prescribing abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth. The filing is… Read More
Ohio largest teachers’ union says cell phone policies in their schools are good ideas
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Less than a month after Gov. Mike DeWine proposed K-12 schools in Ohio develop policies on the use of cell phones, state lawmakers put… Read More
DeWine says backers of Ohio election law changes must show why they’re needed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House have introduced a bill to further strengthen voter ID requirements, and would also allow for hand-counting of ballots… Read More
Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio if a bill change the deadline passes in the statehouse
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio House is expected to vote on a bill that would fix a problem in state law that could keep Democratic President Joe… Read More
An Ohio board reinstates the license of a doctor who claimed COVID vaccines “magnetized” people
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The State Medical Board of Ohio has reinstated the license of a doctor who got national attention for her testimony on COVID vaccines before… Read More
An Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes a $15/hour minimum wage to head off a possible ballot issue
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic lawmakers in the Ohio Legislature have tried for years to raise the minimum wage, but their bills went nowhere in the Republican-dominated General… Read More
As a childcare conundrum confronts Ohio parents, Ohio businesses seek to attract workers
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Employers throughout Ohio say they cannot find enough employees to meet their needs, particularly low-wage workers. And childcare is one big reason why. The… Read More
Lassie’s Law would require Ohio road work crews try to locate owners of deceased pets
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lassie’s Law, an Ohio House bill, would require road crews who discover a deceased dog or cat to try to find the owner of… Read More
Ohio doctors are watching the U.S. Supreme Court on a law requiring emergency care and abortion
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Doctors in Ohio are closely watching a U.S. Supreme Court case involving abortion and a federal law that requires hospitals that receive federal money… Read More
New fallout in the HB 6 nuclear bailout scandal leads to calls for more campaign finance disclosure
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — New documents show FirstEnergy paid $2.5 million in secret to help Mike DeWine’s initial campaign for governor in 2018. It’s the latest twist in… Read More
Child care advocates praise DeWine’s proposed vouchers but say more needs to be done
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine said he wants to expand eligibility for vouchers for state-funded child care. During his State of the State speech, DeWine proposed… Read More
An anti-domestic violence bill has been introduced in the Ohio legislature — for the third time
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Backers of a bill meant to protect survivors of domestic violence are hoping the third time will be the charm for their legislation. Reps…. Read More
There’s often little drama at Ohio election night watch parties – but that might be changing
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — On election nights, candidates or backers of issues often hold what have become commonly known as “watch parties” where supporters can gather together to… Read More
DeWine focuses on reading, health and kids in his annual State of the State speech
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a few new ideas and asked state lawmakers to follow through on some plans that were already in motion… Read More
A judge denies Sam Randazzo a change of venue request, so his trial will stay in Cincinnati
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The federal trial of former head of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Sam Randazzo is likely to be set for this summer. And… Read More
Expect more challenges to Ohio’s abortion laws from the new constitutional amendment
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — News of a lawsuit challenging some state abortion laws came down last Friday. And supporters of abortion rights suggest it won’t be the last… Read More
Everything you need to know – or don’t know you need to know – about the solar eclipse in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It’s eclipse mania in many parts of Ohio. Towns in western and northern parts of the state are preparing for an onslaught of tourists…. Read More
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