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LaRose talks sending Ohio voter data to DOJ, paper ballots and ending mail-in voting
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio was among a dozen states that turned over voter registration data requested by the Trump administration. Secretary of State Frank LaRose said he’s… Read More
Ohio police, teachers and local officials join forces to push back on property tax abolishment
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — More than 65 groups of local elected officials, libraries, businesses and trade groups, and unions representing first responders and teachers have united against a… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine says he didn’t know of a 2019 police call to former Ohio health director Amy Acton’s home
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A report uncovered this weekend by NBC News showed that in 2019, police came to now-Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton’s home for what’s… Read More
A permanent ban on synthetic kratom sales in Ohio goes into effect in May
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A ban on synthetically modified versions of the Asian botanical herb kratom will take effect May 14, replacing a temporary ban set to expire… Read More
The state says higher safety is the goal with Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban and new marijuana rules
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A ban on intoxicating hemp has been in place in Ohio for three weeks, outlawing products containing that synthetic cannabinoid, most notably THC beverages. Those… Read More
Ohio governor race: Republican Ramaswamy says more growth means income and property tax cuts
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Both leading candidates for governor have been pushing the issue of affordability for a few weeks. Dr. Amy Acton has no opponent in the… Read More
A bill seeks to add a college entrance exam favored by conservatives to the SAT and ACT in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An alternative to the SAT and ACT college entrance exams that’s been favored by conservatives could be coming as an option in Ohio. A… Read More
The bribery and corruption trial of former FirstEnergy executives in Akron results in a hung jury
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AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A jury in Akron hearing bribery and corruption charges against former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former senior vice president Michael Dowling is unable… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine rejects the idea of consolidating Ohio universities, as concerns that could happen circulate
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A video posted on social media by the leading Republican candidate for governor on his ideas to deal with college costs has raised fears that… Read More
A judge orders the FirstEnergy bribery trial jury back to work after they say they’re at ‘impasse’
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Jurors in the bribery and corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy executives are back at their deliberations in Summit County Court in Akron, after telling… Read More
Secretary of State Frank LaRose has been activated with the Ohio National Guard
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An elected official who’s often mentioned his military service during his campaigns is temporarily off the job, as he’s been activated to serve with his… Read More
A monument to women’s work in securing the right to vote is rising at the Ohio Statehouse
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In a few months, Ohio will be home to one of a few public monuments dedicated to the work women did to secure the right… Read More
A ban on gender-affirming care for minors will be decided by the Ohio Supreme Court
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a 2024 state law banning gender-affirming medications and non-surgical treatments that are standard care for… Read More
A group is proposing a constitutional amendment to ban huge AI data centers in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group of rural Ohioans concerned about huge data centers popping up around the state want voters to decide whether they should be banned…. Read More
The corruption case against former FirstEnergy executives is turned over to the jury in Akron
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AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A jury in Akron now will decide whether two former FirstEnergy executives are guilty of bribing the late former chair of the Public Utilities… Read More
A jury hears first day of closing arguments in the corruption trial of former FirstEnergy executives
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AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Closing arguments are approaching the halfway point in the trial of former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling. They’re accused of participating in… Read More
New census numbers show Ohio’s population isn’t declining after all but going up
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A report last year showing Ohio’s population was projected to decline 5.7% while the US population would go up by 17.3% in the next… Read More
Sales tax numbers are lower, but Ohio’s budget director says she’s confident in the state’s financial picture
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Total taxes collected by the state last month were down, but with four months left in the fiscal year, Ohio’s budget director isn’t concerned…. Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine calls for Ohio laws on AI and seat belts in his final State of the State speech
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Mike DeWine called for legislation on artificial intelligence and seat belts. There are several bills on… Read More
Ohio’s state school board, with scaled back duties, has a new superintendent
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state school board has hired a new state school superintendent, as the current leader leaves for a new position overseeing education programs for… Read More
Another ruling blocks Ohio’s transfer of unclaimed money for a sports facilities fund
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s been another setback for the state’s plan to create a fund for sports facilities renovations using some of the $4.8 billion in unclaimed… Read More
The state wraps up its case in FirstEnergy trial. The defense for former execs will take over
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AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The trial of two former executives with FirstEnergy is at the halfway point, more than a month after it began in January in Akron. The… Read More
A bill would create a pass with discounts and promotions for Ohio’s tourist spots
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new bill would create a pass for residents and visitors to get discounts, promotions or other benefits from Ohio’s tourist spots, from amusement parks… Read More
Ohio’s GOP leaders plan to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto restoring data centers tax break
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican leaders in the Ohio House and Senate leaders say they’re planning to override another of Gov. Mike DeWine’s 67 vetoes in the budget last… Read More
Concealed-carry licenses were up last year over 2024, though they’re not required in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The annual report on concealed carry weapons from Ohio’s attorney general shows an uptick in the overall number of permits issued. That might be a… Read More
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