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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

Bill Would Completely Ban Abortions In Ohio
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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

What’s Being Done In Ohio To Help Voters With Disabilities?
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Nearly a quarter of all Ohio adults have some type of disability. Voting can be a difficult process for some of them. But there are things that are being done to… Read More

Governor Kasich says, “Don’t Blame Immigrants For Taking Your Jobs.”
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Gov. John Kasich says it’s not right for immigrants to be blamed for taking jobs away from Ohioans. Kasich rejects the notion that immigrants – legal or illegal – are stealing jobs from Ohioans. “They… Read More

Why Governor Kasich Fired His Director Of Agriculture
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Gov. John Kasich is speaking out about why he fired the former director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture last week. David Daniels says he was surprised when he was called into… Read More
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