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Nelsonville council members want to appeal the decision over a ballot initiative to the Ohio Supreme Court
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville has decided to ask the Ohio Supreme Court whether backers of an initiative to change the city’s government followed the right procedure… Read More
Nelsonville voters overwhelmingly said they want a new government. What happens next is less clear
By: David Forster
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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
Write-in candidate for Athens County treasurer Dawn Deputy promises an open-door policy for community concerns
By: Serenity Proffitt
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This year’s race for Athens County treasurer looks a bit different. Independent write-in Dawn Deputy is one of the two candidates running. Deputy describes herself as… Read More
Appeals court says Nelsonville charter gives residents the means to change their government
By: David Forster
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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
County Commissioner Candidate Jon Rose says he wants to make living in Athens more affordable
By: Meg Kuczinski
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – During his time as an EMS medic, Jon Rose says his main goal was to help people. It’s something he wants to continue as county commissioner. … Read More
The Athens County Board of Elections votes to put an initiative on the ballot that would change Nelsonville’s government
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposal to change the form of government in Nelsonville will appear on the November ballot, something city leaders have been fighting to prevent. At an… Read More
An initiative to change the form of government in Nelsonville is now likely headed to the ballot following an appeals court decision
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville residents may get the chance to change their city’s government after all. A proposed ballot initiative would return the city to the form of government… Read More
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
By: David Forster
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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
Ohio primary will set up a fall election that could flip partisan control of the state supreme court
By: Christine Fernando I AP, Julie Carr Smyth
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It’s been nearly four decades since liberal-leaning justices held a majority on Ohio’s supreme court. Democrats hope this is the year that changes, in a campaign… Read More
Nelsonville’s city auditor Taylor Sappington joins the race for Athens County treasurer
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville City Auditor Taylor Sappington announced Thursday he is running for Athens County treasurer. Sappington is the second person to announce their candidacy for the position… Read More
Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s new constitutional protections for abortion access and other reproductive rights take effect Dec. 7, a month after voters resoundingly passed them. How and when their… Read More
Data show Athens County home values are up 20 percent, and that means higher taxes
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If they haven’t heard already, homeowners in Athens County will soon learn that the value of their home has gone up significantly over the past three… Read More
Controversy is expected at panel to determine the language for issues on Ohio’s November ballot
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Ballot Board, the panel that determines the language voters see on their ballots, meets Thursday afternoon, and those involved in the process… Read More
Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft opposes making constitutional changes harder
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Republican Ohio Gov. Bob Taft urged state lawmakers on Monday against advancing a measure that would make it harder to amend the state constitution or… Read More
A bipartisan bill would move Ohio’s presidential primary from March to May
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Every four years, during the presidential election season, Ohio’s primary is held in March. Other statewide primaries are generally held in May but in… Read More
After record election year, some LGBTQ lawmakers face a new challenge: GOP majorities
By: Shaylee Ragar | Montana Public Radio
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HELENA, Mont. (Montana Public Radio) — Zooey Zephyr is familiar with the ornate halls of the Montana state Capitol. She was here during the 2021 legislative session, testifying in opposition… Read More
Ohio Election 2022: Robert Sprague and Scott Schertzer run for Ohio Treasurer
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Robert Sprague, the Republican incumbent, and Scott Schertzer, the Democratic candidate, say they have different plans for the office of Ohio Treasurer on issues… Read More
Fighting bogus claims is a growing priority for election offices
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) – Local election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that can confuse, anger and disenfranchise voters. Some… Read More
Early voting is under way in Ohio for rare August statewide primary
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Early voting is now under way for Ohio’s rare, statewide August primary for state legislative races — which were delayed because of state leaders’… Read More
With Ohio’s legislative primary set, lawmakers working on how to pay for it
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A federal court ruling on Friday sets up an August 2 primary for Ohio House and Senate districts, using maps that were ruled unconstitutionally… Read More
From the Capitol riot to abortion rights, here are the top political stories of 2021
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — This year was supposed to be one of recovery, but it has been far from that. It began with the insurrection at the Capitol, a second… Read More
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Athens County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Athens County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More
LaRose: Russian-owned Company Attempted Ohio Election Hack
Ohio’s elections chief says his office detected and thwarted a foreign cyber attack on the day of this month’s election. Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the “relatively unsophisticated” hacking… Read More
Ohio Voters OK 73% of School Tax Issues in Latest Election
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio voters have approved nearly three-quarters of the public school district tax issues that were on ballots for Tuesday’s election. The Ohio School Boards Association says… Read More
Cannabis Ordinances Decided In Nelsonville, Adena Village, Somerset
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS (WOUB) — Voters in Nelsonville, Adena Village and Somerset were split on ordinances nullifying the fines for cannabis possession in the city. The Nelsonville ordinance, which passed 430-321, was… Read More