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Kentucky Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize medical marijuana, including a Republican state senator who said he “smoked a joint” when… Read More
Jon Husted To Lead Newly-Created InnovateOhio
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov.-elect Mike DeWine has tapped Lt. Gov.-elect Jon Husted to be the director of InnovateOhio, created in law just last month. DeWine said on the campaign trail that InnovateOhio will help modernize state… Read More
More Changes Could Be Coming In Ohio House Leadership
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The vote that made Larry Householder the Speaker of the Ohio House again 14 years after he left that position was the end of the months-long battle to lead the… Read More
Special Election For Kentucky Senate Seat Set For March 5th
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has called a special election to fill a vacant state Senate seat in eastern Kentucky. The election will be March 5th in… Read More
Larry Householder Elected Ohio House Speaker, Ousting Ryan Smith
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The months-long behind the scenes fight for leadership of the Ohio House ends with the defeat of the current speaker, and the election of a former speaker to that position… Read More
Bill Spells Out What Public Can See On Police Body Cameras
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Among the bills Gov. John Kasich is still considering whether he’ll sign is one that will allow some video from body cameras worn by police agencies to be hidden from the public. Cosponsoring Republican Rep. Niraj… Read More
Foster Care Advocates Say They’ll Ask DeWine For A Lot More Money
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov.-elect Mike DeWine has said children’s initiatives are a top priority. But one group that advocates for kids says it’s going to push him to prove that in the upcoming… Read More
Mike DeWine Advancing Campaign Promise To Serve Ohio Children
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The transition to the administration of Governor-elect Mike DeWine is bringing several changes to state government, including a new office dedicated to carrying out one of DeWine’s top campaign promises: focusing… Read More
DeWine Nominates First Woman To Lead Ohio’s Prison System
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Governor-elect Mike DeWine announced the nomination of Annette Chambers-Smith as the next director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. If confirmed, Chambers-Smith would be the first woman to… Read More
Former Kentucky Auditor Files Paperwork To Raise Money For Governor’s Race
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A former Kentucky auditor has filed paperwork to raise money for the 2019 governor’s race. Adam Edelen filed a letter of intent with the Kentucky Registry… Read More
What Happens Now To An Ohio Bill Meant To Protect Embryos?
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Though lawmakers didn’t address the issue after a set of lawsuits against a Cleveland hospital, one outgoing legislator is hoping his bill will move forward after he’s gone. In March,… Read More
New Law Extends Benefits To Transferred Military Spouses
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A new Ohio law allows the spouses of transferred military members to collect unemployment benefits if a move forces spouses to quit their jobs. An analysis… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Set 18 As Minimum Age To Marry In Most Cases
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The minimum age to marry in Ohio would be 18 with few exceptions if Republican Gov. John Kasich signs a bill sent to him this week… Read More
Stand Your Ground, Red Flag Law Both On Table For 2019
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) said he’s open to discussing two high-profile gun laws when the General Assembly returns next year, the “Stand Your Ground” bill and the “red… Read More
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
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