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Mandel Drops Out Of Senate Race
The Republican front runner for the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown is dropping out of the race. State Treasurer Josh Mandel is dropping out of the U.S…. Read More
Ohioans at the Polls Tuesday Voting on State and Local Issues
Ohioans at the polls will vote on victim’s rights, drug prices and many local candidates and issues. Issue 1 is the constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law, which would put… Read More
Proposed Bill Targets Web Sex Predators
Some state lawmakers say current law allows those convicted of importuning, or soliciting a minor for sex over the internet, to escape serious penalties. Sponsors of the bill say predators… Read More
Kasich’s Teacher Externship Scrapped
The part of Gov. John Kasich’s budget that would have required teachers to spend time shadowing business leaders in order to renew their licenses has been scrapped. Kasich has been… Read More
Advocates Push to Get “Marsy’s Law” for Crime Victims on Statewide Ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group that wants to put a proposed constitutional amendment to help crime victims on the statewide ballot this fall is forging ahead with its effort. Advocates… Read More
Kasich’s Veto Affirms Clean Energy
Gov. John Kasich has vetoed a bill that rolls back state requirements on electric utilities and clean energy. Environmental groups hailed Kasich’s veto of the bill, which the governor says… Read More
Ohio’s Abortion Heartbeat Bill Waits For Governor
An Ohio House committee has voted to pass a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks. The committee voted Wednesday night on the measure, which now heads to the… Read More
Ohio Senate Debating Pet Sales Bill
The Ohio Senate is debating what to do with an amendment about local control over pet sales that’s attached to a tax bill. The ASPCA’s Vicki Deisner says the amendment… Read More
What’s Next for Kasich?
Gov. John Kasich’s exit from the Republican presidential campaign raises a lot of questions about his personal future and the future of his party. When Kasich dropped out of the… Read More
Proposed Marijuana Legalization Plan Changed to Allow Home Grown Pot
One of the groups backing a plan to legalize marijuana in Ohio is making a big change to its proposal. ResponsibleOhio, the group that wants to establish ten growing sites… Read More
Early Voting Begins Tuesday, But It’s Still Unclear Which Rules Apply
The state is asking a federal appeals court to once again consider a lawsuit over early voting laws. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted is appealing the ruling that requires… Read More
Horizon Science Academies Under Scrutiny
There have been a lot of questions lately about the way Horizon Science Academies in Ohio are operated. In fact, the federal government is looking into some of the complaints… Read More
New Poll Has Good And Bad News For Democrats In Ohio
The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows only 36 percent of registered Ohio voters surveyed approve of the way President Obama is doing his job. Fifty-nine percent of those who responded… Read More
Fight Over Bill To Change Ohio’s Fair Housing Laws
There’s a bill in the Ohio legislature that would change the state’s law on housing discrimination. Supporters say it’s a change that’s needed to protect landlords from being victimized by… Read More
Strickland Doesn’t Regret The Way He Handled Ohio’s Economy
Many economic indicators show Ohio’s economy has recovered significantly since the nation’s recession in 2008 and 2009. One controversial measure passed by congress gave states billions of dollars to prop… Read More
Freedom School Operating Thoughout Ohio
It’s been 50 years since Freedom Summer, the civil rights movement that focused on getting African Americans, particularly those in the South, to register to vote and become politically active…. Read More
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
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