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Bill seeks to help Ohio Medicaid patients being denied dental care based on age
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some Ohioans who rely on Medicaid coverage for dental care are running into a problem: They are being denied coverage for that care because… Read More
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A controversial Republican bill that targets higher education has been added to a state budget proposal
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Among the many last-minute provisions tucked into the Ohio Senate budget bill proposal is one that would significantly alter how higher education institutions deal with diversity,… Read More
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Proposed Law Would Allow Open Containers In Some Ohio Cities
By: Associated Press
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Update 5:01 p.m. An Ohio Senate committee has approved an amended Senate bill to allow entertainment districts where revelers could carry open containers of alcohol outside bars and restaurants in… Read More
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House Again OKs ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban; Senate Fate Dim
By: Associated Press
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A ban on most abortions after the first detectable fetal heartbeat has once again cleared the Ohio House, leaving the rest of the two-year session for advocates to lobby the… Read More
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Senators OK Transportation Bill, Minus 75-MPH Speed Limit
By: Associated Press
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State senators have passed Ohio’s transportation budget after a committee dropped a proposal that would have raised the speed limit to 75 mph on certain rural freeways and the turnpike…. Read More
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Ohio ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill Goes To House For 3rd Time
By: Associated Press
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Ohio state representatives are getting their third chance in as many sessions to approve a bill effectively banning abortions after the first detectable heartbeat. Allegiances appear to have changed little… Read More
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Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Ignition Interlock Bill
By: Associated Press
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Kentucky lawmakers have given final passage to a bill aimed at curtailing drunken driving through use of ignition interlock devices that test the sobriety of drivers. A final version cleared… Read More
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Algae Bill Revised to Allow Some Farmers A Limited Exemption
By: Associated Press
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Changes to a bill designed to reduce the toxic algae in Lake Erie would give some farmers a way to avoid penalties for a year or two if they violate… Read More
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Ohio Committee Slated To Vote On ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio legislative panel has scheduled a possible vote on a proposal to effectively ban abortions after the first fetal heartbeat is detected, which can come as early as six… Read More
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Bill Aims To Boost Penalties For Repeat Violent Criminals
Ohio lawmakers are targeting violent crime with a new bill that would increase prison time for repeat offenders. The legislation would increase mandatory prison time associated with a third offense… Read More