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Speaker Ryan Smith Wins Questioned House GOP Nod
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House Republicans have picked Speaker Ryan Smith to continue leading the chamber next session, in a vote questioned by backers of his main rival. Smith… Read More
Ohio Legislature Fails To Pass ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Over Kasich’s Veto
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The “Heartbeat Bill” has once again failed to overcome Gov. John Kasich’s veto. Legislators returned to session after Christmas to reconsider the controversial abortion ban, and while the Ohio House… 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
Ohio Lawmakers Side Step Kasich Veto Of Pay Raise Bill
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Senate and House have voted to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto on a bill, SB296, that would increase death benefits for the families of first responders but also hike… Read More
Report: Ohio Lawmakers Must Take Action To Help Driverless Vehicle Industry
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Both outgoing Gov. John Kasich and incoming Gov. Mike DeWine have talked about autonomous vehicles in Ohio’s economy. State lawmakers say they’ve been studying the industry for the last 14… 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
Kasich Nixes Officer Death Benefits Bill With Lawmaker Raise
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has vetoed a proposal to increase death benefits and insurance coverage for slain public safety officers’ families after lawmakers used the bill… Read More
House Republicans In Speaker Battle Urged To Vote Out Caucus Dean
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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As state lawmakers come back to work after Christmas to consider overriding at least one veto – if not more – from Gov. John Kasich, Republicans are being pushed to… Read More
Report: Widespread Fraud Within Prison Industries Agency
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state lawmaker says free furniture received by his office was promptly returned when allegations arose that the table and chairs were provided improperly. The state’s… Read More
Ohio’s General Revenue Fund Gets A Boost From State Office
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The incoming lieutenant governor says the office he now holds has saved so much money that he wants to give some back to the state. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted didn’t request any money in the… Read More
Democrats Weighing Options In Ohio House Speaker Battle Among Republicans
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The behind-the-scenes battle over who will lead the Republican-dominated Ohio House next year isn’t just between supporters of current Speaker Ryan Smith and former speaker Larry Householder. Longtime Rep. David… Read More
Obhof Touts Past Collaboration With Kasich While Preparing For Vetoes
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio House and Senate are bracing themselves for a busier than usual week after Christmas as Gov. John Kasich deliberates his response to several controversial bills. Those pieces of… Read More
Ohio Senate Approves ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Abortion Ban
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Senate has approved a highly restrictive anti-abortion bill despite indications it has little chance of passage this year. The GOP-controlled Senate by an 18-13… Read More
Why Might Lawmakers Send To Kasich Bills He Says He’ll Veto?
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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As state lawmakers race toward the end of this lame duck legislative session, they’ve been considering two bills that Gov. John Kasich opposes – the six-week “Heartbeat Bill” abortion ban… Read More
DeWine Doesn’t Promise To Restore Funding Cuts To Counties
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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With just over a month before he takes office, Gov.-elect Mike DeWine spoke to the leaders of the state’s 88 counties – who plan to pressure him for more funding… Read More
Some “Heartbeat Bill” Supporters Want Lawmakers To Work On Christmas Day If Necessary
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Backers of the so called “Heartbeat Bill,” legislation that bans abortion at the point a fetal heartbeat is detected, are getting some help from evangelical leaders. And they are sending a strong… Read More
Proposal Seeks To Push Citizens Away From Constitutional Amendments
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A hearing is set Thursday morning on a proposal designed to make it harder for citizens and groups to put constitutional amendments on the Ohio ballot. The plan would have… Read More
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