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![Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport, center) talks about his "surprise billing" bill along with Reps. Jim Butler (R-Oakwood. left), Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton).](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/butler_holmes_edwards_carruthers_-_credit_kasler-e1572542859249-900x422.jpg)
Republicans Propose “Free Market” Solution To Unexpected Medical Bills
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Several Ohio House Republicans are backing a bill that they say provides options to avoid “surprise billing”, when patients get unexpected big invoices from out of network providers after visiting… Read More
![In this November 2005 file photo, Larry Greene, public information director of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, demonstrates how a curtain is pulled between the death chamber and witness room at the prison in Lucasville, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AP_18020016106706-e1545419978265-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Suggests no Executions at all in Ohio This Year
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For the first time in three years, there likely won’t be an execution in Ohio this year. That’s according to Gov. Mike DeWine, who says an execution planned for December… Read More
![Ohio State Supreme Court building](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/another_shot_of_ohio_supreme_court_gavel__credit_dan_konik_-e1566946449440-900x422.jpg)
Home Rule In Ohio – Under Attack Or Reined In?
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The home rule provision was added to the Ohio constitution by voters in 1912, and the struggles between local officials and state lawmakers have raged almost since then. In recent years, state… Read More
![Sen. Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls) talks about the state budget last year.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/matt_dolan_cropped-e1571678879286-900x422.jpg)
Sponsor Of DeWine’s Gun Bill Defends Proposal, Saying It Will Pass
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The sponsor of Gov. Mike DeWine’s gun violence proposal said it’s a plan that can pass – though it’s getting criticism for not including mandatory background checks or a red flag gun… Read More
![Chris Damron of Columbus got his license back during the last round of amnesty, and is encouraging others who are eligible to apply.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/damron_pic_credit_konik-e1571316253812-900x422.jpg)
State Starts Another Round of Amnesty for Drivers’ Licenses
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Over 340,000 people could get back on the roads legally – sometimes after many years of not being able to pay reinstatement fees. After a six-month pilot period that ended… Read More
![Petition circulators have been gathering signatures since late August.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hb6_referendum_petition_signature_clipboard_091619_-_chow_0-e1571171179515-900x422.jpg)
Deadline to File to Overturn Controversial Nuclear Bailout Law a Week Away
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On October 21, the group that wants to overturn Ohio’s nuclear power plant bailout law is required to submit nearly 266,000 valid signatures to halt that law and put it… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine speaks at a press conference](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dewine_strong_ohio_2-1-e1571067837735-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Stands Strong On Gun Violence Package, Even After Mixed Reviews
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Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s confident his STRONG Ohio gun violence package will be enacted into law, in spite of the chilly reception he’s gotten from both Republicans and Democrats. DeWine pushed back at Democrats’… Read More
![Attorney General Dave Yost](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dave_yost-e1551470701969-900x422.jpg)
Appeals Court Rejects Ohio AG’s Attempt To Delay Opioid Trial
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A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has rejected Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s request to delay the October 21 start for the huge opioid trial in federal court in Cleveland. Three… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine (then Ohio Attorney General) and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman were on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention, during which Donald Trump got the party's nomination for president.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dewine_portman_at_rnc_2016_-_credit_kasler-e1569440046960-900x422.jpg)
Elected Republicans On Trump’s Re-election Team React To Impeachment Announcement
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Nearly every Republican elected statewide in Ohio is an honorary chair of President Trump’s re-election team, including Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman. And they’re being asked about their… Read More
![Rep. Jay Edwards addresses a crowd at a podium.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_7826-e1568991732703-900x422.jpg)
Edwards Says JobsOhio Not Working For Southeast Ohio
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A southeast Ohio lawmaker has taken to Twitter to blast the state’s non-profit economic development company for not helping his region enough. But supporters of JobsOhio are standing firmly behind… Read More
![A sign outside of the Nelsonville voter precinct lets people know where they can vote.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1-e1478666338593-900x422.jpg)
Boards Of Elections Start Removing Thousands Of Voter Registrations
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Secretary of State Frank LaRose says state law requires voter roll maintenance, but voting rights groups say they’re still worried eligible voters will be “purged” by mistake. Tens, and maybe… Read More
![Inside the All People's Market, customers can choose fresh fruits and vegetables, which allows them to use SNAP benefits at grocery stores.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/inside_the_market-e1567608231593-900x422.jpg)
Food Pantries Serving More Customers As Fears Over Economy Grow
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The numbers of low-income Ohioans turning to food pantries for help are climbing. And with signs of trouble for the economy on the horizon, advocates at Ohio’s 12 regional foodbanks… Read More
![Mayor David Scheffler (R-Lancaster, left) talks with Mayor Nan Whaley (D-Dayton) and Mayor Andrew Ginther (D-Columbus). They were at the Ohio Mayors Alliance luncheon where seven cities received more than $200,000 for local educational projects.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/scheffler_whaley_and_ginther-e1566844060932-900x422.jpg)
Bipartisan Ohio Mayors’ Group Lobbying Lawmakers On Gun Policy Changes
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Mayors are actively lobbying state lawmakers to consider a package of changes to gun laws and mental health policy unveiled by Gov. Mike DeWine in the wake of the Dayton mass shooting… Read More
![In this November 2005 file photo, Larry Greene, public information director of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, demonstrates how a curtain is pulled between the death chamber and witness room at the prison in Lucasville, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AP_18020016106706-e1545419978265-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Lawmaker Suggests Using Confiscated Fentanyl For Executions
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The refusal of pharmaceutical companies to sell the state drugs to use in executions has capital punishment at a virtual standstill in Ohio. A state lawmaker said he has a… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine delivers his first State of the State address](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mike_dewine_talking_sots_030519_-_chow-e1551823666882-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Fighting Comparisons Of His Plan To Kasich’s “Red Flag” Proposal
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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One of Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed gun law changes in the wake of the shooting that killed 10 people in Dayton is an idea that’s been talked about before, and has passed… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mike_dewine_low_shot_071819_-_chow-e1563555461934-900x422.jpg)
Governor Vetoes Tax Break For Wealthy Taxpayers Added Late To Budget
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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One of Gov. Mike DeWine’s 25 vetoes on the state budget struck a provision that was added at the last minute – a property tax reduction for certain homeowners in one wealthy… Read More
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Budget Creates St. Patrick’s Day Primary Over Democrats’ Objections
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The two year operating budget will move next year’s presidential primary to St. Patrick’s Day. Republicans had to move it to after March 15 so they could award all delegates… Read More
![A Planned Parenthood clinic on the west side of Columbus](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/planned_parenthood_west_side_columbus_-_credit_kasler-e1563396313571-900x422.jpg)
Some Ohio Planned Parenthoods Are Getting Help To Serve Low-Income Women
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is tapping into the national organization’s emergency funds to be able to provide birth control and other health care services to low income women. This… Read More
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Still No Budget With Two Days Left Til 17-Day Extension Expires
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Budget talks between leaders of the House and Senate are being described as very positive with solid progress moving forward, but a deadline is coming Wednesday. Two sticking points appear… Read More
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DeWine Creates Group to Consider Future of State Fairgrounds
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Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed a task force to consider the future of the Ohio State Fairgrounds, just three miles away from downtown Columbus. The annual state fair brings together… Read More
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Senate Passes Budget Unanimously For The First Time Since 2007
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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For the first time in 12 years, a two-year state operating budget has passed the full Ohio Senate without a single “no” vote. That sends the $69 billion spending plan… Read More
![The Ohio House in voting session](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/house_votes_cropped-e1560976655532-900x422.jpg)
House Approves Treatment Instead of Conviction Bill
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio House has overwhelmingly passed a bill giving courts options to divert those charged with drug crimes away from prison and into treatment programs. The bill, labeled as House Bill… Read More
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Final Senate Budget Unlikely To Include More Local Government Money
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The final version of the Ohio Senate’s budget is expected Wednesday. While there will certainly be some proposals added in, some things are unlikely to change – such as the… Read More
![The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ecot_headquarters_columbus_2_-_konik-e1560357585971-900x422.jpg)
Study: For-Profit Charter Operators Spend Lots More On Admin Than Traditional Schools
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio’s charter schools are by law non-profit, but nearly 200 of them are managed by for-profit operating companies. And a new study by an anti-charter school group says charters run by… Read More
![Office of Budget and Management director Kimberly Murnieks](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/murnieks_gestures_w_dewine_and_husted_alongside_-_credit_kasler-e1560271050995-900x422.jpg)
Budget Director Revising Forecasts – Predicting Larger State Surplus
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Total state tax collections were up 20 percent over estimates for April and 3.1 percent for May. That’s leading the state budget director to revise her projections for a budget surplus for the… Read More
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