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Collin Wiant’s Mother Backs State, Federal Anti-Hazing Legislation
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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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
By: Mara Liasson | NPR
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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?
By: Greg Myre | NPR
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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
By: Zeke Miller | AP
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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
By: Barbara Sprunt | NPR
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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
By: Barbara Sprunt | NPR
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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
By: Alana Wise | Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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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
By: Mark Katkov | Scott Neuman | NPR
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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.
Senate Democrats, White House Agree to Tighter Income Limits For Stimulus Checks
By: Kelsey Snell | NPR
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Moderate Democrats have demanded that the $1400 stimulus checks be targeted at low and moderate income people. The change, if adopted, means the House will need to vote again on the package next week.
COVID-19 Relief Package Heads To Senate As Debate Over Minimum Wage Continues
The Senate will debate a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill and aim to pass it using a process that avoids a Republican filibuster. A battle over efforts to raise the minimum wage still splits Democrats.
As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business
By: Jeff Brady | Dan Charles | NPR
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Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.
House OKs Bill To Direct $210M For Ohio Broadband Expansion
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Legislation to help expand high-speed internet access in underserved and rural areas of Ohio is getting bipartisan support and fast-tracked consideration at the Statehouse as the… Read More
After a Generation, Is There Finally a Fix for School Funding?
By: Kabir Bhatia | WKSU
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KENT, Ohio (WKSU) — In laying out his proposed budget this month, Gov. Mike DeWine specifically said that the state legislature should do the heavy lifting when it comes to… Read More
Pro-Trump Former GOP Chair Joins US Senate Race In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An ally of former President Donald Trump who recently stepped down as chair of the Ohio Republican Party is joining the race for the U.S. Senate… Read More
Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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Seven Republicans joined with all Democrats and independents to vote to convict the former president for inciting an insurrection, but the tally is short of the two-thirds vote needed.
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 4
By: PBS Newshour
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Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues for a fourth day… Read More
Ohio State Patrol Security Aid Bill Tops $2.4 Million
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the cost of providing security after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach was more than $2.4 million. Lt. Craig Cvetan… Read More
Court Tosses Ohio Libertarians’ Latest Play For More Access
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Representatives of minor political parties in Ohio are conferring on whether to appeal after suffering their latest blow in a legal battle for more visibility and… Read More
Former Ohio Treasurer Mandel Is First Republican To Announce For Senate
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republicans have their first official candidate for the 2022 US Senate race. Former state treasurer Josh Mandel is launching his third try at that… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Underway In Senate | Day 2
By: PBS Newshour
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Warning: Some video shown during the trial may contain graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial continues for a second… Read More
WATCH: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins In Senate | Day 1
By: PBS Newshour
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Warning: Some video shown during the trial contains graphic images of violence and profanity. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Former President Donald Trump faces his second impeachment trial in the… Read More
Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill To Repeal Nuke Plant Bailout
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill to repeal a bailout of two aging nuclear power plants at the heart of a federal $60 million bribery probe has been re-introduced in… Read More
Sen. Brown Says Hike In Minimum Wage Is ‘Long Overdue’
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Statehouse News Bureau) — President Joe Biden has said he doesn’t think an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour will pass in the latest COVID relief… Read More
Congress Approves Budget, Paving the Way For Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Package
By: Kelsey Snell | Jaclyn Diaz | NPR
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Congressional committees now move to the to the next stage of finalizing the details of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion bill. Democrats are using process that could approve it with a party-line vote.
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