Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio GOP Lawmaker Again Proposes to Overhaul Higher Ed, Ban Diversity Efforts and Labor Strikes

Cirino’s proposed overhaul failed to move forward under previous Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens, but has new potential life under Speaker Matt Huffman

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 23, 2025February 6, 2025

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LifeWise Academy Draws Criticism From Some Ohio Parents, Support From Religious Organizations

LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, enrolls 50,000 students across 29 states — including about 160 Ohio school districts.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 20, 2025June 4, 2025

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At Least 61,000 Ohioans Could Lose Medicaid Health Coverage If Work Requirements Go Forward

“This proposal will take health care away from thousands of people who are struggling to make ends meet”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 17, 2025June 17, 2025

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Expanding Access to Mental Health Supports Would Help the Economy, According to New Report

The cost of untreated mental health challenges to the U.S. economy is nearly $300 billion

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 10, 2025January 21, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Forced-Outing, Mandated Religious Release Time Policy Bill into Law

The law will require educators to out a students’ sexuality to their parents

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 9, 2025May 6, 2025

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Dr. Amy Acton is Running for Ohio Governor

The former Ohio Health Department director is the first Democratic candidate to announce

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 8, 2025June 24, 2025

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Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Topped $242 Million in 2024

But the Statehouse could still try to limit home grow, lower THC levels, up the tax rate, and change how revenue is collected

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 7, 2025February 28, 2025

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Ohio Lawmakers Passed a Wave of Anti-LGBTQ Bills During the Most Recent General Assembly

“The Statehouse is not representing a majority of Ohio’s right now, and it’s really sad to see”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 3, 2025April 24, 2025

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LGBTQ Ohioans and Advocates Are Asking Gov. Mike DeWine to Veto ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Ohio lawmakers passed House Bill 8 on the last day of the 135th General Assembly.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 20, 2024May 3, 2025

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Ohio Senate Education Committee Plans to Pass School Outing Bill and Expulsions Bill Wednesday

Religious release time mandate for public schools included in House Bill 8

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 18, 2024December 31, 2024

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Bill That Would Expand Fracking Leases on State Property is Going to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 16, 2024December 25, 2024

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Won’t Say Who He Is Considering to Fill Ohio U.S Sen. J.D. Vance’s Seat

“A lot of people want to be senator, quite an amazing number. People have had some contact with us about that, a lot of people have opinions around the state.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 13, 2024December 29, 2024