Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio Senate Overrides DeWine Vetoes on Trans Youth Gender-Affirming Care and Local Tobacco Bans

Both laws — banning gender-affirming care and local flavored tobacco regulations — are now set to take effect at the end of April.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 25, 2024March 5, 2024

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Gov. DeWine Supports Banning Delta-8 Products; Retailers Favor Enforcing Age Restrictions

State Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, is working on a bill that addresses intoxicating hemp products and DeWine is urging lawmakers to quickly pass it.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 19, 2024February 24, 2025

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Ohio Republican Compares Gender Dysphoria to People Who Think They Are Animals

State Rep. Beth Lear made the comment while talking about her bathroom ban bill during Wednesday’s House Higher Education Committee meeting

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 12, 2024June 27, 2025

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Ohio House Republicans Expect to Override DeWine’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill During Wednesday Session

House Bill 68 would ban transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 10, 2024May 30, 2024

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Ohio Gov. DeWine Signs Executive Order Banning Hospitals From Gender Transition Surgeries on Minors

No Ohio children’s hospital performs gender-affirming surgery on patients under 18 currently

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 8, 2024January 15, 2024

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Ohio Families with Transgender Children Relieved DeWine Vetoed HB 68, Worry About Potential Override

The Ohio House will be in session next Wednesday and the Senate’s next scheduled session is Jan. 24.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 5, 2024June 26, 2024

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Future of Ohio Marijuana Legislation Uncertain as Both House and Senate Won’t Reconvene Until 2024

Both chambers met last Wednesday for their last scheduled sessions of the year, but no marijuana bills were brought to either floor.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 19, 2023November 26, 2024

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DeWine is “Taking a Hard, Hard Look” at Ohio Bill That Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Youth

House Bill 68 would also ban trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 18, 2023May 1, 2025

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More Than 342,000 Ohioans Have Lost Their Medicaid Coverage Since April

Ohioans can lose their Medicaid coverage before they are no longer eligible or they can be unenrolled for procedural reasons

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 16, 2023December 15, 2024

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Ohio Law Banning Gender-Affirming Care and Trans Athletes Heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s Desk

DeWine now has 10 business days to sign or veto the bill

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 14, 2023December 20, 2023

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Ohio Senate Republicans Are Trying to Change Ohio’s Marijuana Law Before It Goes Into Effect

The proposed changes would eliminate home grow, raise the tax rate, alter how the funds would be used, and lower THC levels.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 5, 2023October 29, 2024

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DuPont, Chemours and Corteva Will Pay Ohio $110 Million in Settlement Over “Forever” Chemicals

The 2018 lawsuit alleges PFOA was released in the air and water from DuPont’s Washington Works facility — just across the border from Ohio’s Washington County.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 5, 2023May 2, 2025