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Democrats, NAACP Sue Over Ohio Stand-Your-Ground Gun Bill
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Democratic lawmakers, the NAACP and a grassroots organizing group have sued the attorney general of Ohio saying the last-minute approval of a “stand-your-ground” gun bill is unconstitutional…. Read More

“Stand Your Ground” Bill Gets First Hearing in Ohio Senate
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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State lawmakers are considering a bill that would remove what’s known as the “duty to retreat” in public before shooting someone in self-defense, a law commonly referred to as the “Stand Your Ground” bill. At… Read More

Ohio Legislature Override Kasich Veto On Self-Defense Gun Bill
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio House and Senate have voted to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto on, HB228, a bill that would revamp the way the state handles self-defense cases in court. The bill… Read More

Self-Defense Gun Bill Contingent On Possible Veto Override
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The stage is set for one last battle between lawmakers and Gov. John Kasich after he vetoed three bills in the past month. The House says it plans to take at… Read More

Lawmaker Wants Clarity In Stand Your Ground Bill
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Republican senators are planning to discuss the possible changes they would like to make to HB228, the so-called “Stand Your Ground” bill which might include more specific language on when to… Read More

Sides Clash Over Revamping Self Defense Within ‘Stand Your Ground’ Bill
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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One of the most controversial bills moving through the Statehouse is the so-called “Stand Your Ground” bill. Pro-gun groups are for the legislation and say it removes the requirement to… Read More