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Ohio’s ban on synthetic kratom is in effect, but more action could be coming
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As of Thursday, a permanent ban on synthetic versions of the Asian herb kratom is in place in Ohio. But many medical experts and… Read More
Abortion opponents continue to fight against Ohio’s 2023 reproductive rights amendment
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two lawsuits recently filed in Ohio are taking on the 2023 voter-approved constitutional amendment that legalized reproductive rights and abortion access. The lawsuits are… Read More
Ohio lawmakers created a bipartisan committee to get ‘accurate, relevant’ info on data centers
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is one of the top states for data centers, with around 200 already built and more on the way. But people around those facilities… Read More
Legislative leaders speak out about allegations of fraud in Ohio’s Medicaid program
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Trump administration is temporarily stopping new home health and hospital providers from enrolling in Medicare because of concerns about fraud in the system…. Read More
An Ohio bill to crack down on deepfakes gets some edits
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers are making changes to one of several bills designed to prevent the spread of deepfakes. Those are fake pictures or videos that… Read More
A lawsuit over Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program goes to an appeals court
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The 2022 lawsuit filed by a coalition of Ohio’s public school districts over the constitutionality of the state’s EdChoice universal voucher program went to the… Read More
A bill would boost penalties for Ohio gun owners who leave weapons where kids can access them
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Any bill that restricts gun owners in any way is usually a hard sell in the Ohio Legislature. But a Democratic state lawmaker is… Read More
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign to join the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom, leaving a vacancy for Gov. Mike DeWine to fill
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There will be a big shake up coming among Republicans in state government, as one of the five term-limited statewide executive officeholders is set to… Read More
Move over, Bigfoot. There’s a move afoot to make the Frogman the official Ohio cryptid
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — West Virginia has the Mothman. Michigan has the Dogman. And Ohio has the Frogman…and Bigfoot…and the Lake Erie Monster, Bessie. What Ohio doesn’t have is… Read More
Ohio Democrats reintroduce a bill to legalize medically assisted suicide
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Four Democratic state lawmakers are fronting an effort to legalize medically assisted suicide for Ohioans with terminal diagnoses, following an effort in 2018 that did… Read More
A bipartisan bill would offer state-run paid family and medical leave to Ohio workers
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — More than three quarters of Ohio workers are estimated to not have access to paid leave. They could get up to 14 weeks of state-funded… Read More
‘No real consensus’ among lawmakers on how to address Ohio child care crisis
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s child care system, like the rest of the country’s, is widely considered to be in a state of crisis due to unaffordability and a… Read More
Ohio primary preview: Two Republicans want to earn the nomination for state treasurer
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Republican primary for state treasurer has been a somewhat unexpectedly hot one, with a former state lawmaker running against a current legislator. Former… Read More
A permanent ban on synthetic kratom sales in Ohio goes into effect in May
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A ban on synthetically modified versions of the Asian botanical herb kratom will take effect May 14, replacing a temporary ban set to expire… Read More
The state says higher safety is the goal with Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban and new marijuana rules
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A ban on intoxicating hemp has been in place in Ohio for three weeks, outlawing products containing that synthetic cannabinoid, most notably THC beverages. Those… Read More
Ohio governor race: Republican Ramaswamy says more growth means income and property tax cuts
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Both leading candidates for governor have been pushing the issue of affordability for a few weeks. Dr. Amy Acton has no opponent in the… Read More
Ohio governor race: Acton releases lots of affordability ideas, but few specifics on funding them
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After weeks of talking in vague terms about her ideas on policies that help Ohioans with rising costs, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton unveiled her… Read More
Ohio bills would end all sports betting outside of casinos and wagers on college games
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Three conservative state lawmakers, backed by faith-based and mental health advocates, said Wednesday they want to dramatically reform Ohio laws regulating sports betting, a multi-billion… Read More
Ohio colleges’ compliance with the state’s ban on DEI is being called into question
By: Zack Carreon | WVXU
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CINCINNATI (WVXU) — The first full academic year under Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 is coming to a close. The controversial bill, which became law last summer, banned programs at public universities… Read More
Ohio Democrats are proposing bills on affordability, but Republicans have different ideas
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In this election year, Democrats are talking about affordability, including the 33 Democrats in the Ohio House. Last week, Democrats talked up two bills… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine rejects the idea of consolidating Ohio universities, as concerns that could happen circulate
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A video posted on social media by the leading Republican candidate for governor on his ideas to deal with college costs has raised fears that… Read More
Secretary of State Frank LaRose has been activated with the Ohio National Guard
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An elected official who’s often mentioned his military service during his campaigns is temporarily off the job, as he’s been activated to serve with his… Read More
Should the legislature have more JobsOhio oversight? Two lawmakers say yes
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two state lawmakers have introduced legislation establishing stricter governmental oversight into JobsOhio. The powerful and private arm that pursues economic projects on the state’s… Read More
An indecent exposure bill passes the Ohio House, as critics say it could criminalize some drag shows
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) —It’s already a crime in Ohio to put obscene material in front of children, but the Ohio House has passed a bill that Republicans say… Read More
Ohio House Republicans vote for another abortion waiting period, while the current one is in court
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republicans in the Ohio House have approved a bill to create a 24-hour waiting period between the time a patient seeks an abortion and when… Read More
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