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ECOT Case Still Ongoing, Though No Criminal Charges So Far
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state says the now-closed Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow still owes tens of millions of dollars for students it didn’t have but was paid to educate. Last year, an audit… Read More
Democrats Try Again For Tax Credit For Low-Income Ohioans
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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With debate over increasing the gas tax and adding another income tax cut in the next budget, Democratic lawmakers and anti-poverty advocates are trying again what they’ve pushed for years… Read More
Man Who Pleaded Guilty in 4 Slayings Apologizes in Court
By: Associated Press
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IRONTON, Ohio (AP) – A man who pleaded guilty in the deadly Ohio shootings of four relatives, including a young boy, has apologized before the three judges who will sentence… Read More
Mom of Patient who Died Sues Care Center for Alleged Neglect
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The family of a patient who died is suing an Ohio care facility where alleged neglect led to criminal charges against employees. A wrongful-death lawsuit against… Read More
State EPA Considers Rules for Water-Quality Certification
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Draft rules being considered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency would allow developers’ privately-hired consultants to be trained by the state to monitor and certify water… Read More
Senate President “Absolutely” Wants Income Tax Cut If Gas Tax Is Hiked
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed 18-cent hike in the gas tax is still before state lawmakers. They would have to approve it as part of the transportation budget, which must be… Read More
Workers’ Compensation Requests More Investment In Safety, Wellness Programs
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is requesting an increase in its budget, saying it’s crucial to encouraging safety and wellness among workers while keeping employer rates down. Ohio BWC is requesting… Read More
State Defends School Takeover Law in Ohio Supreme Court Case
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state is arguing that lawmakers didn’t violate the Ohio Constitution or a procedural rule when they passed the divisive House Bill 70, which shifted control… Read More
Governor Says ‘No Executions’ Without Court-Backed Drugs
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recent statements and actions by Gov. Mike DeWine suggest Ohio could go years without executing another death row inmate. Last month, the Republican governor ordered the prison system… Read More
Advanced Energy Group Says Revisiting Renewable Standards Creates Uncertainty
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Advocates for renewable and alternative energy sources are calling on Ohio lawmakers to create consistency when it comes to the state’s green energy policies. They say Ohio falls behind other… Read More
Democrats Blast DeWine Gas Tax Hike, But He Says It’s Necessary
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has found himself in a tough position right at the start of his administration – having to raise a tax that hits most Ohioans. And Democrats… Read More
State Lawmakers Mulling Over Impact Of Gas Tax Increase
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine says raising the gas tax from 28-cents a gallon to 46-cents a gallon will help fill a $1 billion construction budget shortfall, but the proposal has led… Read More
Senate President Says “Heartbeat Bill” Will Pass His Chamber Next Month
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The so-called Heartbeat Bill abortion ban is on its fifth try through the legislature, after being passed and vetoed in the lame duck session. But it’s been introduced in both… Read More
Politicians React To Proposed Gas Tax Increase
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS (AP) — The recommendation by Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration to increase Ohio’s gas tax by 18 cents a gallon beginning July 1 with annual adjustments for inflation to maintain… Read More
Ohio To Readjust Food Stamp Distribution Again This Month And Next
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Last month, Ohio issued food stamp benefits for February to low income Ohioans. The idea was to get needy families the assistance up front so they wouldn’t go hungry due… Read More
Senate President Pushes Back On Report Blaming Lawmakers For Prison Population
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says nearly one in eight bills introduced by state lawmakers either creates a new crime or expands sentences. But the leader… Read More
Judges Refuse Ohio Request to Delay Gerrymandering Trial
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A three-judge panel in Cincinnati has denied a request by Ohio to delay a federal lawsuit that seeks the redrawing of congressional district lines ahead of the… Read More
Sandusky, Ohio, Makes Election Day A Paid Holiday — By Swapping Out Columbus Day
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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Officials have been “thinking a lot about voter access and democracy,” says City Manager Eric Wobser, “and so we thought it was a really natural switch.”
House Speaker Says He’s Willing To Consider A Possible Gas Tax
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The committee reviewing the financial situation facing the Ohio Department of Transportation heard testimony for a second day today – and is expected to release a report recommending funding solutions… Read More
Medical Marijuana: Half A Million In Sales Despite Limited Launch
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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There are only four medical marijuana dispensaries open in Ohio at this point but in the last two weeks, they’ve sold more than a half million dollars worth of product. The latest… Read More
Statehood Day
Join us in celebrating the founding of the great state of Ohio on March 2, 2019. We’ll have a special one-day exhibit of Ohio statehood documents, including Thomas Worthington’s personal… Read More
Deputies Say 2 Shooting Deaths, Violent Attack May Be Linked
By: Associated Press
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s office says investigators suspect the shooting deaths of two people at a home are connected to a violent assault that critically hurt two… Read More
Ohio House Aide Who Filed Harassment Complaint Loses Job
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The complaint of inappropriate workplace behavior was filed just before the election of the new speaker is no longer employed there, and an investigation found no wrongdoing. But the Ohio House… Read More
Friday Kicks Off Inaugurals For New Ohio Officeholders
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The swearing-in of Ohio’s next state treasurer kicks off a long weekend of inaugural events for new statewide officeholders. All five of the state’s executive offices… Read More
West Virginia City Questions Humming Sound From Ohio Plant
By: Associated Press
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia city is asking local leaders what can be done about the humming sound that’s drifting across the Ohio River from a manufacturing plant… Read More