You are viewing the "Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau" Archives

New Poll Has Good And Bad News For Democrats In Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
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
- « Previous Page
- 1
- < <
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- Next Page »