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Republicans Propose “Free Market” Solution To Unexpected Medical Bills
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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
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
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
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
State Starts Another Round of Amnesty for Drivers’ Licenses
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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
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
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
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
Elected Republicans On Trump’s Re-election Team React To Impeachment Announcement
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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
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
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
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
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
Ohio Lawmaker Suggests Using Confiscated Fentanyl For Executions
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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
DeWine Fighting Comparisons Of His Plan To Kasich’s “Red Flag” Proposal
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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
Governor Vetoes Tax Break For Wealthy Taxpayers Added Late To Budget
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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
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
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
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
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
Senate Passes Budget Unanimously For The First Time Since 2007
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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
House Approves Treatment Instead of Conviction Bill
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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
Final Senate Budget Unlikely To Include More Local Government Money
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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
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
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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