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Brian Chavez is the new state senator for Ohio’s 30th District after Hoagland’s retirement
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Brian Chavez is the new senator for Ohio’s 30th District after Frank Hoagland’s retirement. The Marietta Republican was sworn in Wednesday to finish Hoagland’s… Read More
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State Senator Frank Hoagland announces his retirement
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Senator Frank Hoagland will retire from the Senate with his resignation to take effect next month. The senator for Ohio’s 30th district announced that he… Read More
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Senate Rejects House Attempt to Scale Back Health Director Orders
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Senate unanimously rejected an Ohio House measure that would’ve scaled back the power of state public health orders. Senators blasted the House amendment,… Read More
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Senate President Says “Heartbeat Bill” Will Pass His Chamber Next Month
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The so-called Heartbeat Bill abortion ban is on its fifth try through the legislature, after being passed and vetoed in the lame duck session. But it’s been introduced in both… Read More