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Ohio’s GOP advances making constitutional changes tougher
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A contingent of Statehouse Republicans in Ohio pressed forward Wednesday with their plan to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution, an effort aimed most immediately… Read More
Norfolk Southern’s CEO takes questions from Ohio Senators about the toxic East Palestine derailment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The CEO of Norfolk Southern, which has seen five trains derail in Ohio since October was at the Statehouse Tuesday. Norfolk Southern CEO Alan… Read More
An income tax cut and expansion of vouchers in Ohio House Republicans’ version of the two year budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As expected, Republicans in the Ohio House will introduce a budget that includes an income tax cut and an expansion of taxpayer-paid school vouchers…. Read More
A plan to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour is one step closer to a vote in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Ballot Board has given the green light to a group that wants to put a constitutional amendment before voters next year that… Read More
Details of former Vinton Township fiscal officer’s theft of public funds for his roadside zoo are released
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Vinton Township fiscal officer used public funds to buy things for his roadside zoo and adjacent properties that include a wildebeest, two owls, windows… Read More
Norfolk Southern’s CEO set to testify in the Ohio Senate about East Palestine train derailment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Norfolk Southern’s CEO is set to testify before an Ohio Senate rail safety panel Tuesday, more than two months after a fiery train derailment including hazardous… Read More
A report from the state Attorney General says Ohio should either overhaul the death penalty or abolish it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has been a supporter of the death penalty in Ohio. But a new report from his office said it is… Read More
Ohio officers won’t be charged in the shooting of Jayland Walker
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Eight police officers who fired dozens of rounds at Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, following a car and foot chase will not face criminal charges… Read More
Changes are likely coming in the way Ohio markets itself to tourists and business leaders
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The “find it here” tourism tagline Ohio has used since 2015 may soon be lost by the state. It is likely going to be… Read More
Republican states are targeting diversity and equity efforts in higher education
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Frustrated by college diversity initiatives he says are “fomenting radical and toxic divisions,” Texas state Rep. Carl Tepper set out to put an end to diversity,… Read More
An investigation into “HR irregularities” at the Ohio Lottery comes after director abruptly resigns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine wants an investigation of a series of complaints from the Ohio Lottery offices. The announcement of the probe comes after the… Read More
Small farms in southeast Ohio see transformative potential in the upcoming farm bill
Athens, OHIO (WOUB/Report for America) — A few years ago, Lindsay Klaunig and her partner turned a decrepit plot of country land into a successful local business called Trouvaille Farm…. Read More
A battle over the Ohio House Republicans’ campaign account appears to be settled
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lawmakers are on spring break, but they were apparently working. The war over who will control the Ohio House Republicans’ campaign arm is apparently… Read More
New requirements add the word “noncitizen” to certain Ohio photo IDs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new law is in effect that designates whether a person is an undocumented Ohioan. The word “noncitizen” will now be printed on drivers’… Read More
The Browns end their stadium naming agreement with FirstEnergy
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns ended their stadium naming rights partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. after 10 years, and will return to their lakefront stadium being called Cleveland Browns Stadium…. Read More
47 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from April 7-13
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,220 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 47 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
Drama plagues the bid to restrict changes to the Ohio Constitution
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio constitution is caught in a high-stakes tug-of-war. With an effort to enshrine abortion rights looming this fall, an influential mix of Republican politicians, lobbying organizations and… Read More
A judge temporarily blocks clean water rule in Ohio and 23 other states
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal clean water rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands… Read More
Ohio’s state school board votes on a resolution opposing the bill that would strip many of its powers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s state board of education has weighed in on a Republican-backed plan that would dramatically affect its power. A bill moving in the Senate… Read More
Opponents voice frustrations with the commission that rules on Ohio-owned land drilling permits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A law that could force state agencies to allow oil and gas drilling on Ohio-owned lands took effect on Friday. The state has rejected… Read More
Ohio’s interim state school leader resigns, as lawmakers prepare to move a bill overhauling the agency
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s interim state school leader is leaving that position for a district-level job, as lawmakers consider an overhaul of the state department of education. Today,… Read More
‘End of an era’: Athens’ West Elementary is demolished to make way for a soccer field
Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — The site of West Elementary, which stood tall on Central Avenue for more than 100 years, is now under construction as the city prepares to replace… Read More
Crime victims in Ohio have more rights after a new law goes into effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Crime victims in Ohio now have new constitutionally protected rights thanks to voters and state lawmakers. In 2017, Marsy’s Law passed with 83% voter approval…. Read More
54 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from March 31 – April 6
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,173 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 54 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
Rep. Jay Edwards says an income tax cut is likely in the Ohio House Republicans’ budget proposal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State lawmakers are on spring break, but when they return they’ll need to start moving the two-year state budget, which needs to pass both… Read More
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