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Ohio Hemp Businesses Hire Powerful Statehouse Lobbyist
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A powerful Statehouse lobbyist is leading a new coalition representing Ohio’s burgeoning hemp industry. Grant Street Consultants’ Neil Clark was appointed Wednesday. That same day, state… Read More
Backers Of Background Checks For Gun Sales Aim To Pass It
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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It looks like Ohio voters might get to vote on a proposed law that would expand background checks for firearm sales after all. A previous version of a petition that would start the… Read More
DeWine Ready To Sign Nuclear Subsidies Bill, Awaits House Vote
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine says the proposed law that creates subsidies for nuclear, coal, and solar energy hits his main energy priorities. The sweeping energy bill, HB6, is stuck in limbo until… Read More
Ohio Unemployment Rate Falls From May to June
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly from May to June. State officials on Friday said the unemployment rate was 4% in June, compared with 4.1%… Read More
Buried in Opioids, Sickened Community Eyes Drugmakers’ Role
By: Angie Wang | John Minchillo | Associated Press
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JACKSON, Ohio (AP) — The numbers are staggering: An average yearly total of 107 opioid pills per resident were distributed over a seven-year period in this rural Appalachian county. The… Read More
Pathogen That Causes Tree-Killing Disease Found in Ohio
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – A plant pathogen that causes the tree-killing disease known as sudden oak death has been found in Ohio. Officials with the Ohio Department of Agriculture say… Read More
Budget Creates St. Patrick’s Day Primary Over Democrats’ Objections
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The two year operating budget will move next year’s presidential primary to St. Patrick’s Day. Republicans had to move it to after March 15 so they could award all delegates… Read More
Lawmakers Send Belated State Budget to Governor
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio would cut personal income taxes by 4%, raise the age for buying tobacco to 21 and direct $550 million for educational wraparound services such as… Read More
Lawmakers to Vote on Belated State Budget as Deadline Looms
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are expected to vote on a proposed two-year state budget Wednesday, hours before the extended deadline to pass the $69 billion spending plan. The… Read More
4% Tax Cut, Pharmacy Compensation in Ohio Budget
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The latest version of Ohio’s proposed two-year state budget would cut personal income taxes by 4%, keep a debated business tax break and change how pharmacy… Read More
Court Says Catholic School Can Challenge Competition Rules
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court is keeping the door open for a court challenge of reforms aimed at leveling the playing field for public and private school… Read More
Heartland High: Ohio’s First School For Students With Addiction
By: Paige Pfleger | WOSU
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Bouncing on a purple exercise ball, Alyssa talks to her new teacher about what classes she needs to graduate. “There’s a Psychology 1 as an elective, I would take that,… Read More
GOP Official: Ohio Election on St. Patrick’s Day Would be OK
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Republican who is Ohio’s elections chief says the state can handle having its presidential primary on St. Patrick’s Day next year if lawmakers make that… Read More
Still No Budget With Two Days Left Til 17-Day Extension Expires
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Budget talks between leaders of the House and Senate are being described as very positive with solid progress moving forward, but a deadline is coming Wednesday. Two sticking points appear… Read More
DeWine Warns Feds: Don’t Use Ohio Facial Data For ICE Raids
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Some states have been asked to provide photos from driver’s licenses so the feds can use facial recognition software for identification and location purposes. Federal immigration officials are ramping up… Read More
Bill Would Grant Ohio Licenses for Military Members, Spouses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would require state agencies that issue occupational licenses to grant them to members of the military and their spouses… Read More
Columbus Police Say Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs Monitored
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Columbus police say they monitor 10 to 15 motorcycle gangs based on criminal activity, a small number of the overall clubs in the city. Mark Lovett… Read More
Democrats Question Time Spent On Abortion Bills Instead Of Budget
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio is operating on a budget extension since lawmakers failed to pass a new two-year state budget by the constitutionally mandated June 30th deadline. Some Democrats are whether time that was… Read More
Authorities Seek Suspect in Fatal Meigs County Shooting
By: WOUB News Team
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — Authorities in Meigs County are searching for a woman accused in the shooting death of another woman Wednesday evening. Tammy Neace, 45, of Meigs County, faces… Read More
Judge Blocks “Heartbeat Bill,” Abortion Clinics to Remain Open
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Ohio law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, allowing clinics to continue to provide the procedure… Read More
AAA Predicts Record Traffic for 4th of July Holiday
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Automobile Association (AAA) predicts a record 49 million people will be traveling for the 4th of July holiday. That includes 2.1 million Ohioans. Drivers are likely to face… Read More
Questions Raised About House Member And Bill She Supports
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The leader of the Ohio Democratic Party is criticizing a bill to give tax credits to people who donate to non-profit pregnancy crisis centers that steer women away from abortion. A… Read More
11th Ohio County Joins Disaster Declaration After Tornadoes
By: Associated Press
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – Residents in one more Ohio county impacted by severe weather in late May will be eligible for federal assistance after the area was added to those… Read More
School Funding Formula Proposal Releases Estimates For Each School District
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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School administrators are looking through the latest estimates from a new school funding formula proposal. While many lawmakers and some larger education groups, such as the Ohio Association of School Business Officials,… Read More
Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving Over Holiday
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol warns it will be cracking down on motorists in Ohio who drink and drive during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period…. Read More
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