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Nelsonville voters overwhelmingly said they want a new government. What happens next is less clear
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Now that Nelsonville voters have called for a new government, they need to elect people to run it. That’s supposed to happen next year. But there… Read More
Appeals court says Nelsonville charter gives residents the means to change their government
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court said in a decision Wednesday that Nelsonville residents have a right under the city charter to abolish the charter. The court affirmed… Read More
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The dispute over a proposed ballot initiative that would abolish the Nelsonville city charter raises questions about how Ohioans can exercise their constitutional right to choose… Read More
An initiative to remake Nelsonville’s city government appears less likely to make the fall ballot
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A judge has put a temporary hold on efforts to advance a ballot initiative that would remake Nelsonville’s city government. The initiative would end… Read More
Time is ticking for Ohio lawmakers to act on marijuana legalization to preempt ballot initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The clock is ticking for state lawmakers to pass an initiated statute that would allow marijuana use and sales for anyone over 21 in… Read More
Ballot Board Splits Voter Rights Amendment into Four Petitions
The Ohio Ballot Board has voted to split a voter rights measure into four separate potential ballot issues. The amendment, which includes constitutionally protected early voting and automated voter registration,… Read More
Potential Ballot Issue Expands Background Checks For Gun Sales
The group Ohioans for Gun Safety is rolling out a new campaign that would expand background checks for gun sales, closing the so-called “Gun Show Loophole.” The petition is part… Read More