Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

‘The Bill Is Very Racist.’ Ohio House Democrats Question Republican Senator on His Higher Ed Bill

The bill would set rules around topics involving “controversial beliefs” such as climate policies, electoral politics, diversity and inclusion programs, immigration policy, marriage, and abortion

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 6, 2025June 30, 2025

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‘Students Are Under Attack.’ Ohio State Students and Faculty Rally Against Controversial Bill

S.B. 1 would ban diversity and inclusion efforts, block faculty from striking, set rules around classroom discussion, among other things

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 5, 2025March 15, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Officially Requests Federal Approval for Medicaid Work Requirements

Ohio Medicaid expansion recipients would need to be at least 55 years old, employed, be enrolled in school or a job training program, be in a recovery program, or have a serious physical or mental health illness.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 4, 2025May 1, 2025

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Ohio Republican State Senator Wants to Ban Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Public Schools

“This is another petty attempt from this legislature to sidestep local control and micromanage every aspect of how public schools operate”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 3, 2025June 5, 2025

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Ohio’s Transgender School Bathroom Ban Begins This Week as Law Takes Effect

The new law requires people at Ohio K-12 public schools and public and private colleges and universities to use the restroom that matches up with their gender assigned at birth

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 24, 2025July 14, 2025

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Ohioans Rail Against Republican Bill to Rewrite Marijuana Law Passed by Voters

The bill would reduce legal THC levels and further limit home grow, among other restrictions

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 19, 2025March 13, 2025

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How Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Would Affect Ohio School Districts

Ohio school districts, on average, receive about 10% of their revenue from the federal government, according to the Ohio Education Association.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 18, 2025July 11, 2025

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Students Say They Will Leave Ohio If Lawmakers Go Forward With Massive Higher Education Overhaul

The Ohio Senate passed a bill last week that would overhaul many aspects of higher education last week. The bill now heads to the Ohio House for consideration.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 17, 2025April 26, 2025

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Ohio Senate Passes Higher Ed Overhaul Bill Less Than a Day After Eight Hours of Opponent Testimony

Senate Bill 1 was passed by a 21-11 vote. All nine democrats and two republicans — Bill Blessing and Tom Patton — voted against the bill.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 13, 2025July 7, 2025

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Ohio University’s Diversity and Inclusion Centers Could Close If Higher Ed Overhaul Bill Passes

Senate Bill 1 would, among other things, ban diversity and inclusion efforts from Ohio’s public universities.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 11, 2025March 20, 2025

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Ohio Democrats Propose Bill to Gradually Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour by 2030

“At $10.45 per hour, Ohio’s minimum wage is not enough for working families to stay afloat,” said State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 10, 2025February 14, 2025

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‘There’s a Lot of Fear Out There.’ Transgender Ohioans Respond to Trump’s Two-Sex Executive Order

On President Donald Trump’s first day back in office he signed an executive order saying the U.S. government will only recognize two sexes, male and female.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 6, 2025March 12, 2025