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Key Lawmaker Says Not To Expect A “Right To Work” Bill Anytime Soon
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One of Ohio’s key supporters of the controversial anti-union measure “right to work” says he’s not going to push for it anymore. Republican Rep. John Becker says he still supports the idea of not requiring workers to… Read More
Gov. DeWine Says Ohioans With Pre-existing Conditions Will Keep Their Health Care
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President Trump’s administration wants the federal courts to do what Congress didn’t – overturn all parts of the Affordable Care Act. But Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohioans with pre-existing conditions… Read More
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expanding To New Areas Of The State
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A dozen medical marijuana dispensaries have been given certificates of operation. Dispensaries in Northeast and Eastern Ohio have been open for a few weeks. But there haven’t been any in central… Read More
Medical Marijuana Sales Continue Yet Most Eligible Patients Are Not Getting It
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Medical marijuana sales in Ohio continue to increase, even if the product is still available on a very limited basis. The Department of Commerce reports people have bought more than $2 million of… Read More
Ohio’s Auditor Wants More Sunshine
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Many local and state government records must be provided, upon request, to the public. When there is a dispute over whether records are public, parties involved participate in a mediation… Read More
Gov. DeWine Isn’t In Favor Of Hiking Federal Gas Tax
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When asked by reporters whether it’s time for the federal government to hike taxes on gas, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine explains why he thinks that’s not a good idea. DeWine,… Read More
Many Registered For Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Program Are Not Yet Buying It
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More than 5,400 Ohioans have purchased cannabis since sales began at dispensaries in mid-January. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy says 5,465 patients have purchased medical marijuana. And that’s only about… Read More
Gov. DeWine’s Plan To Focus On Health Of Families Is Getting Good Reviews
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In his State of the State speech, Gov. Mike DeWine said he will have a team of cabinet members dedicated to dealing with public health including opioid abuse, mental health… Read More
Sherrod Brown Won’t Run For President In 2020
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Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced Thursday he will not run for president in 2020. Throughout the past couple of months, Brown has campaigned in four early primary and caucus states. But he says he… Read More
No More Oxycontin For Injured Workers In Ohio
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As of July 1, the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation will no longer pay for a powerful painkiller that’s at the center of the opioid crisis here in the Buckeye State. Ohio… Read More
Ohio To Readjust Food Stamp Distribution Again This Month And Next
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Last month, Ohio issued food stamp benefits for February to low income Ohioans. The idea was to get needy families the assistance up front so they wouldn’t go hungry due… Read More
Party Leaders Debate Ohio’s Future Political Landscape
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The leaders of Ohio’s two major parties see different signs in the outcome of the 2018 election. At a forum sponsored by the Ohio Associated Press, both said they have good… Read More
Executions In Ohio On Hold For Now
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Gov. Mike DeWine says there won’t be any executions in Ohio in the near future. DeWine told reporters at an Ohio Associated Press event that a federal court has ruled Ohio’s existing… Read More
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
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