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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

Sports betting to begin in Ohio with new year
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The start of the new year brings legalized sports betting to Ohio with plenty of options for placing a bet. A year ago, Republican Gov. Mike… Read More

Congress passes law banning non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — A bill limiting the enforcement of non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment disputes is headed to President Biden’s desk after the House of Representatives passed the legislation… Read More

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse push for bills to protect and prevent more victims
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) – Advocates for Ohioans who’ve survived childhood sexual abuse are pushing for bills that they say would help survivors, protect kids and prevent more victims…. Read More

Rural pride gatherings provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ community
By: Kaitlin Thorne | Ohio Valley ReSource, Katie Meyers | Ohio Valley ReSource, Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Ohio Valley ReSource · Rural Pride gatherings provide safe spaces for LGBTQ community PIKEVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — It wasn’t long ago that Tonya Jones felt she couldn’t be out and… Read More

Ohio joins states with no concealed carry license requirement
By: Kaitlin Thorne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — Every year at tax time Mike Linscott knows that business is soon to pick up at River’s Edge Outfitters, his family-run firearm and archery supply store… Read More