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Why the Bill to Ban Abortion Faces Challenges in Ohio’s Legislature
A new bill that would ban abortions in Ohio has been introduced by Statehouse Republicans. A similar total ban bill was introduced last year didn’t pass. So why is this bill being introduced now?… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Erase Time Limits, Loophole in Cases of Rape
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State senators in Ohio are debating a proposal to lift the statute of limitations on rape. It would also close a loophole that allows rape inside… Read More
WV Lawmakers Return for Special Session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia lawmakers are set to convene for another special session after legislators say the governor sprung a series of bills on them with little warning…. Read More
New Bill Would Completely Ban Abortions in Ohio
A new bill outlaws all abortions and subjects medical professionals who facilitate in the procedure to possible murder charges. This bill legally recognizes a fetus as a human. It would… Read More
Justice Calls Lawmakers Back to Capitol for Special Session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is calling lawmakers back for another special legislative session. The Republican governor on Thursday issued a proclamation to have the legislature… Read More
DeWine Pours Out Details of H2Ohio Water Quality Program
Gov. Mike DeWine has released details of his plan to improve water quality in Ohio, starting with preventing toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie. The H2Ohio program will start in the… Read More
Speaker Admits Frustration On Priority Bills, But Senate Says They’re “Moving Fine”
One of the Ohio House’s top agenda items known as priority bills was passed in the Senate on Wednesday. But Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) said he’s still frustrated with the pace… Read More
Future of Ohio Bitcoin Program, Deemed Illegal, in Limbo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Resuming Ohio’s attempt to allow cryptocurrency in certain tax payments is up in the air after the state’s top lawyer found a Bitcoin program launched by… Read More
Bill Would Require Ohio Pharmacists Be Educated About Naloxone Law
Ohio law permits pharmacists to give the overdose drug Naloxone without a prescription to people who deal with those with an opioid use disorder. But one state lawmaker says many… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Regulating Herbal Supplement Kratom
Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) is proposing a bill, HB318, that would create an inspection and certification process for companies wanting to sell Kratom, an herbal supplement commonly found in powder… Read More
Ohio Senate President Pledges Action on Drug Sentencing Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The leader of the Ohio Senate is pledging to take action by year’s end on a bill designed to reduce low-level drug possessions to misdemeanors and… Read More
New Bill Would Crack Down on People Who Make Human Trafficking Lucrative
Ohio lawmakers are proposing a new bill to crack down on human trafficking by going after the people who fund the practice – those who recruit and force people into prostitution… Read More
Some in GOP Warn Against Election Challenge in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Some Kentucky Republicans are warning Gov. Matt Bevin against challenging the election results in his reelection bid unless he finds evidence of massive fraud. U.S. Rep…. Read More
Proposed Plan Reduces Interest Rates for Loans Used for Adoptions
In Ohio, as many as 19,000 children are projected to be in the foster care system by this time next year. State leaders are offering a plan that could address… Read More
Bevin Seeks Vote Recanvass While Beshear Starts Transition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin said next week’s recanvass of the vote count in Kentucky’s gubernatorial election won’t be his last move in challenging the results, which… Read More
Advocates Want Ability to Reject Ohio Wind Farm Proposals
Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House and Senate are pushing for a bill that would allow township voters to reject wind farm projects through a referendum. Wind companies have proposed putting… Read More
Democrats Propose Making Election Day A Paid Holiday In Ohio
On this election day, two Democratic state lawmakers announced they’re introducing a bill to make future general election days paid state holidays for all Ohio workers. Reps. Erica Crawley (D-Columbus)… Read More
Two More Controversial Abortion Bills Poised for Passage in Ohio Senate
An Ohio Senate committee has paved the way for the two controversial bills to hit the chamber floor tomorrow. Both would put restrictions on doctors performing those procedures. One bill… Read More
Bill Would Make Insulin More Affordable For Diabetics
Diabetics who depend on insulin to live often find themselves paying hundreds, sometimes more than $1000 a month, for that medication. A new bill would limit that out of pocket… Read More
Republicans Propose “Free Market” Solution To Unexpected Medical Bills
Several Ohio House Republicans are backing a bill that they say provides options to avoid “surprise billing”, when patients get unexpected big invoices from out of network providers after visiting… Read More
Ohio Bill Makes It Easier To Keep Farms In The Family
Ohio farmers who want to sell their property to a younger farmer in their family might soon get a tax incentive to do that. Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would give… Read More
DeWine Orders Review of Parole Board Policies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered a review of the state parole system following the alleged involvement of a recently released offender in a crash that… Read More
HB6 Sponsor Now Seeking Ban on Certain Foreign Investments
Republican House members are sponsoring a resolution that would prohibit foreign businesses and individuals from having a majority ownership in things like power plants, power lines, pipelines, and water. The Ohio… Read More
DeWine Suggests no Executions at all in Ohio This Year
For the first time in three years, there likely won’t be an execution in Ohio this year. That’s according to Gov. Mike DeWine, who says an execution planned for December… Read More
State Lawmakers Hope to Prevent Crashes With Rumble Strips
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some Ohio lawmakers say they hope to prevent numerous vehicle crashes by gradually installing rumble strips down the center of some roads. Ohio Rep. Timothy E…. Read More
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