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Senate President Says “Heartbeat Bill” Will Pass His Chamber Next Month
The so-called Heartbeat Bill abortion ban is on its fifth try through the legislature, after being passed and vetoed in the lame duck session. But it’s been introduced in both… Read More
Senate President Pushes Back On Report Blaming Lawmakers For Prison Population
A report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says nearly one in eight bills introduced by state lawmakers either creates a new crime or expands sentences. But the leader… Read More
DeWine Will Ask For Gas Tax Hike
Gov. Mike DeWine will ask lawmakers this week to raise the state’s 28 cent a gallon gas tax, a recommendation from a committee he appointed. That increase would patch a… Read More
Senators Propose Bill To Develop Alzheimer’s, Dementia Action Plan
Two state senators say Ohio needs to join all other states in developing a comprehensive plan to deal with rising numbers of residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia that are likely… Read More
ODOT Director Says Agency Facing “Grim”, “Dangerous” Financial Situation
The road ahead is rough for the Ohio Department of Transportation, according to the agency’s director. ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks spoke before a panel that will recommend to Gov. Mike… Read More
Former Prison Inspection Director Says Ohio Office is Understaffed
An office that inspects and reports on conditions, trends and violence in Ohio’s 27 adult prisons and three juvenile facilities is down to one staffer, and its work is being done… Read More
Former Senator Slams Parole Board Members, Saying They Lack “Integrity, Decency”
A former state senator has left the Ohio Parole Board, saying there are serious problems with how the prisons system is operated. Former Sen. Shirley Smith (D-Cleveland) spent three years… Read More
Ohio House Democrats To Pick New Leaders After Speaker Battle Fallout
Ohio House Democrats will pick a new leadership team next week, more than a week after their leader resigned in the fallout from the battle over which Republican would be… Read More
Group Says No Money For Road Projects Means Gas Tax Hike Could Possible
A coalition of business leaders and local elected officials say there’s no money for big road construction projects in the transportation budget that will come out next month, so lawmakers… Read More
ODOT Changing Out All Signs For First Time In Decades
The state department of transportation has a bigger job than usual in changing the 38 road signs at Ohio’s borders that feature the new governor’s name. The signs are meant… Read More
DeWine Plans Executive Orders Immediately After Being Sworn In
Mike DeWine says Ohioans won’t have to wait long to see some of what he’s going to do as governor. DeWine has talked up children’s initiatives and the opioid crisis… Read More
More Changes Could Be Coming In Ohio House Leadership
The vote that made Larry Householder the Speaker of the Ohio House again 14 years after he left that position was the end of the months-long battle to lead the… Read More
Larry Householder Elected Ohio House Speaker, Ousting Ryan Smith
The months-long behind the scenes fight for leadership of the Ohio House ends with the defeat of the current speaker, and the election of a former speaker to that position… Read More
Foster Care Advocates Say They’ll Ask DeWine For A Lot More Money
Gov.-elect Mike DeWine has said children’s initiatives are a top priority. But one group that advocates for kids says it’s going to push him to prove that in the upcoming… Read More
Eight Years Of Gov. John Kasich: Changes In Tone And Ideas
Over the years, Kasich has brought forward a lot of ideas, and his tone has changed dramatically, as he’s worked to accomplish his goals and create a national persona as… Read More
In 2018, Ohio Supreme Court Made Big Decisions On Abortion, Death Penalty
It was a big year for the Ohio Supreme Court, with decisions on abortion, the death penalty and bobbleheads and the final blow to what had been the state’s largest… Read More
Report: Ohio Lawmakers Must Take Action To Help Driverless Vehicle Industry
Both outgoing Gov. John Kasich and incoming Gov. Mike DeWine have talked about autonomous vehicles in Ohio’s economy. State lawmakers say they’ve been studying the industry for the last 14… Read More
House Republicans In Speaker Battle Urged To Vote Out Caucus Dean
As state lawmakers come back to work after Christmas to consider overriding at least one veto – if not more – from Gov. John Kasich, Republicans are being pushed to… Read More
Kasich Signs Order Against Gender Identity Discrimination
Gov. John Kasich has included a new category into state protections against discrimination in an executive order he signed Wednesday. But those protections might not last very long. Kasich’s order includes… Read More
Democrats Weighing Options In Ohio House Speaker Battle Among Republicans
The behind-the-scenes battle over who will lead the Republican-dominated Ohio House next year isn’t just between supporters of current Speaker Ryan Smith and former speaker Larry Householder. Longtime Rep. David… Read More
Why Might Lawmakers Send To Kasich Bills He Says He’ll Veto?
As state lawmakers race toward the end of this lame duck legislative session, they’ve been considering two bills that Gov. John Kasich opposes – the six-week “Heartbeat Bill” abortion ban… Read More
Proposal Seeks To Push Citizens Away From Constitutional Amendments
A hearing is set Thursday morning on a proposal designed to make it harder for citizens and groups to put constitutional amendments on the Ohio ballot. The plan would have… Read More
Kasich Says There Are Options For Lordstown Plant
Gov. John Kasich says he’ll be talking to General Motors about its decision to shut down the assembly plant in Lordstown, potentially putting 1500 people out of work. But he’s… Read More
Kasich “Seriously Considering” Another Run For President
Gov. John Kasich says he’s seriously considering another run for president, the strongest suggestion yet that he might try another campaign. Kasich said he’s really unhappy with what he sees… Read More
Ohio Becomes First In Nation To Allow Businesses To Pay Taxes With Bitcoin
Ohio is now the first in the country to allow payments in the digital currency bitcoin from businesses paying 23 kinds of taxes – from commercial activity taxes to gas… Read More
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