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2024 Year in Review: Ohio lawmakers were busier this year than last, passing some big bills
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Statehouse News Bureau) – At the end of last year, the 135th General Assembly was called one of the most unproductive in a half a century based… Read More
Ohio kids under 16 need parental okay for social media use under new law in effect in January
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio law will go into effect in January that requires social media companies such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and others to get verified… Read More
DeWine vetoes controversial bill banning trans kids from girls’ sports and some medical treatments
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that nearly all of his Republican colleagues supported but many in LGBTQ communities and child health leaders… Read More
List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program Could Grow by Three
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Two of the medical conditions rejected for inclusion in Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program last year are getting another chance this year. An Ohio State Medical Board committee will, once… Read More
Health Care Reform Plan Drawing Bipartisan Praise
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A new bipartisan health care reform proposal meant to stabilize the Affordable Care Act urges President Trump and Congressional leaders to take immediate action. The plan put forth by Republican… Read More
Will Trump Supporters Still Support Portman?
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COLUMBUS, OH — Some Republican Party leaders have been denouncing Presidential candidate Donald Trump since a tape revealing his lewd talk about sexual assault came out this weekend. But some… Read More
State Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Eliminate “Gun-Free” Zones
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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Ohio law currently prohibits concealed carry permit owners from carrying their weapons into public or private spaces that are clearly designated with signs saying guns are not… Read More
Online Checkbook Made Easier For Local Governments
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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Ohio leaders say they’ve made changes to make it easier for local governments to put their spending online. ohiocheckbook.com –the site that allows the public to view… Read More