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White House Proposes $1.8 Trillion Plan For Children And Families
The American Families Plan would expand free public education and make child care more affordable. The White House wants to pay for the measure by raising taxes on the country’s richest.
Ohio Loses One Of 16 Congressional Seats In New Census Count
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio will lose a seat in the US House of Representatives starting with next year’s election, bringing its total to 15 – its smallest Congressional… Read More
Supreme Court To Take Up First Major Gun Rights Case In More Than A Decade
At issue is how much the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to carry concealed weapons outside their home for self-defense. The case will likely be argued in the fall.
Power Player: How Manchin Is Key to Biden’s Energy, Climate Goals
On Earth Day, President Joe Biden convened world leaders for a climate summit, where he laid out an ambitious goal for U.S. policy on climate change. “The United States sets… Read More
WATCH: Has The U.S. Set Realistic Goals To Combat Climate Change? A Climate Scientist Weighs In
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — To discuss the ambitions of the climate summit and the very real challenges to President Joe Biden’s plans, we’re joined by Michael Mann, a climate scientist… Read More
West Virginia Unions Pressure Manchin To Back Biden On Infrastructure Plan
In an evenly divided Senate, the moderate Democrat is key to passing President Biden’s massive infrastructure and jobs proposal. Now he’s facing pressure from unions back home to support the measure.
Where Efforts To Overhaul Policing Stand In Congress After Chauvin Verdict
The guilty verdict against the former officer has added new urgency around stalled talks on legislation to ban chokeholds and end qualified immunity for police. But the path remains far from clear.
Bengals, Browns, Blue Jackets Join Others In Calling For Legal Sports Betting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s professional sports teams are calling on legislators to break the log jam in the debate over legalizing sports betting before they go on summer… Read More
After A Disrupted Census, Congress Tries Again To Extend Deadlines For Results
The 2020 census results are months overdue after COVID-19 upended the national count. Efforts to extend reporting deadlines stalled last year after Trump officials decided to cut short counting.
Rep. Steve Stivers To Resign From Congress
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Representative Steve Stivers is resigning in less than a month. In a series of tweets, Stivers said he is leaving to head the Ohio Chamber of… Read More
Biden Proposes $1.5 Trillion Federal Spending Plan
The president’s budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.
Kentucky Judge Blocks Follow-up Attempt To Limit Beshear COVID Orders
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge has temporarily blocked another attempt by Republican lawmakers to restrict Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Franklin Circuit Judge… Read More
Ohio GOP Lieutenant Governor Faces Political Test Over Tweet
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted entered the coronavirus pandemic a Republican rising star. But his party’s hard turn to the right and many member’s deep… Read More
Amy Acton Will Not Run For U.S. Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Amy Acton, the former state health director, says she will not be running for U.S. Senate in 2022. But the doctor, who rose to… Read More
Cleveland Car Dealer Bernie Moreno Running For U.S. Senate
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cleveland area car dealer Bernie Moreno is the latest Republican to throw his hat in the ring to run for the U.S. Senate seat now… Read More
Here’s What’s In President Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, Internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It’s also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China.
Collin Wiant’s Mother Backs State, Federal Anti-Hazing Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The death of 20-year-old Stone Foltz, a Bowling Green State University sophomore who died this month after an alleged fraternity hazing incident, has renewed… Read More
After Boulder Shooting, Vice President Harris Says Senate Needs To Act
Harris downplays the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.
Building A Big Infrastructure Plan, Biden Starts With A Bridge To Republicans
The president promised to “build back better” after dealing with the pandemic. He also said he could work with Republicans, and his next legislative push will test that.
An Old Debate Renewed: Does The U.S. Now Need A Domestic Terrorism Law?
With all the talk about domestic terrorism, you might assume there’s a law against it. There’s not. The storming of the Capitol has again raised the question about whether one is needed.
Biden Signs $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the… Read More
Here’s What’s In The American Rescue Plan As It Heads Toward Final Passage
The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.
House Poised To Pass Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.
House Approves Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill
The “For the People Act” would dramatically overhaul the U.S. voting system and seek to limit the amount of dark money in politics. It is not expected to advance in the Senate.
House Cancels Thursday Session After Police Warn Of Possible Attack On Congress
The U.S. Capitol Police says it is aware of and preparing for a threat by an identified militia group to breach the Capitol complex on Thursday.
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