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Ohio Democrats win five of 15 Congressional seats, but have a tough night in Statehouse races
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — While there were lots of reports of long lines, turnout is expected to be around half of Ohio’s 8 million registered voters. And if… Read More
Ohio House to Reimburse Commuting Members for Hotel Stays
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State representatives in Ohio who live at least 60 miles from the Statehouse are now eligible for a nightly hotel reimbursement. Cleveland.com reports the new Ohio… Read More
State Plane Was Poised to Retrieve Lawmakers For Energy Vote
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House leaders almost sent a state-owned airplane to Chicago to retrieve lawmakers from a conference to vote on a key energy bill that had fallen… Read More
More Changes Could Be Coming In Ohio House Leadership
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The vote that made Larry Householder the Speaker of the Ohio House again 14 years after he left that position was the end of the months-long battle to lead the… Read More
Larry Householder Elected Ohio House Speaker, Ousting Ryan Smith
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The months-long behind the scenes fight for leadership of the Ohio House ends with the defeat of the current speaker, and the election of a former speaker to that position… Read More
Stand Your Ground, Red Flag Law Both On Table For 2019
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) said he’s open to discussing two high-profile gun laws when the General Assembly returns next year, the “Stand Your Ground” bill and the “red… Read More
Republicans Eager To Move “Stand Your Ground” Through Ohio Senate
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee plans to pass the “Stand Your Ground” bill by the end of the week. The bill would make it easier for someone to… Read More
Opponents Say Pastor Protection Act Extends Opportunities To Discriminate
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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A bill that sponsors say ensures religious freedom when it comes to marriage ceremonies is moving through the Ohio Legislature. However opponents are urgently trying to stop the so-called “Pastor Protection Act”, saying it… Read More