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An anti-domestic violence bill has been introduced in the Ohio legislature — for the third time
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Backers of a bill meant to protect survivors of domestic violence are hoping the third time will be the charm for their legislation. Reps…. Read More
Fire in a truck carrying lithium ion batteries lead to a 3-hour evacuation in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities evacuated an area of Columbus for several hours on Thursday out of fear that a fire in truck’s trailer could have caused lithium ion batteries… Read More
There’s often little drama at Ohio election night watch parties – but that might be changing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — On election nights, candidates or backers of issues often hold what have become commonly known as “watch parties” where supporters can gather together to… Read More
Officials say Ohio drivers and out-of-state visitors successfully avoided ‘post-eclipse gridlock’
CINCINNATI (WVXU) — State transportation and law enforcement officials have a message for people who traveled within or to Ohio for the April 8 total solar eclipse: Good job! According… Read More
A judge puts a short-term pause on HB 68 in Ohio prior to its effective date
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A judge in Franklin County put a short-term pause Tuesday on House Bill 68, a statewide ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors that… Read More
Ohio’s House GOP caucus votes to pull the speaker’s control of incumbents’ election fund
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A faction of the Ohio House GOP is again trying to wrest control of money set aside for campaigning incumbents from Speaker Jason Stephens… Read More
Orange barrels are blooming on Ohio’s roadways as construction season starts up
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Now that winter is over, road construction season is underway in Ohio. There are 950 road and bridge projects totaling $2.8 billion set for… Read More
The 911 call requesting a wellness check for Sam Randazzo that led to his body being found has been released
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — A 911 call released by Columbus police reveals more details about how the body of Sam Randazzo was discovered Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Franklin… Read More
Trumpeter swans have been removed from Ohio’s Threatened Species List
CINCINNATI (WVXU) — The trumpeter swan is officially off the Threatened Species List in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reports the Ohio Wildlife Council voted to delist… Read More
An overhaul of the license suspension process may be on the horizon for Ohio drivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The process to begin a driver’s license suspension can begin for a whole host of reasons in Ohio and Sen. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) knows… Read More
FirstEnergy made a secret $1 million payment in 2017 to support ‘Husted campaign’ in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Akron-based energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio gave a secret $1 million contribution to a dark money group… Read More
Lawyers want East Palestine residents to wait for the details of a $600 million derailment settlement
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The lawyers who negotiated a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over that railroad’s disastrous 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio want residents to talk… Read More
Democrats say there are options to ensure Biden is on Ohio’s ballot beyond changing state law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — President Biden could be off the Ohio ballot this fall, according to Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose. He says in a letter to… Read More
Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the South
ATLANTA (AP) — Severe weather rumbled over parts of the U.S. Southeast early Thursday, prompting a few tornado warnings, causing flash flooding, and delaying the start of one of the… Read More
DeWine gets some praise and some pushback on State of the State from both parties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine’s sixth State of the State got some positive reviews, but also received pushback from legislators in his own party. Both Speaker… Read More
DeWine focuses on reading, health and kids in his annual State of the State speech
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a few new ideas and asked state lawmakers to follow through on some plans that were already in motion… Read More
Ohio’s legislature won’t take on marijuana law tweaks: ‘There’s just not that consensus’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio on track to start in early fall, the window for state lawmakers to retool the state’s pending recreational program… Read More
Former Ohio utilities panel chair Sam Randazzo, accused in a state bribery scheme, has died
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chair Sam Randazzo, accused of involvement in a more than $60 million bribery scheme involving state lawmakers and energy… Read More
A new EPA rule says 200 US chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the… Read More
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600M in a settlement related to the East Palestine train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio…. Read More
LaRose says Biden won’t be on Ohio’s ballot unless the Democratic convention is moved or law is changed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic President Joe Biden could be kept off the Ohio ballot in November because of a conflict in state law. The office of Republican… Read More
Over 60 names – some familiar – are on a potential witness list for the state House Bill 6 trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — More than 60 names are on the potential witness list for the state in the House Bill 6 trial of former Public Utilities Commission… Read More
An Ohio state lawmaker’s hostile behavior justified his legislative punishments, according to a report
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An independent state-ordered investigation has concluded that Ohio legislative leaders were justified in disciplining a state lawmaker who was removed by House Democratic leadership from committees… Read More
Low vision and blind Ohioans can use sonar devices to hear the solar eclipse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — During the solar eclipse Monday, most viewers will shift their eyes to the sky. Some low and no vision Ohioans, however, will be using another… Read More
Ohio agencies outline their solar eclipse preparations and suggestions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is in the final phase of preparations for the total solar eclipse Monday, and a handful of agencies said it’s all hands on… Read More
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