Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio House Committee Passes Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports, Talks Higher Ed Bill

House Bill 6, dubbed the “Save Women’s Sports Act”, has received lots of pushback from parents, students and advocaotes.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 11, 2023October 21, 2024

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Ohio Takes Part in National Day Without Childcare, Advocates Call for More Funding

Child care professionals in Ohio are paid a median wage of $13.15 an hour

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 9, 2023March 28, 2025

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“It’s Atrocious.’ Students and Professors Rally Against Massive Ohio Higher Education Bill

Senate Bill 83 has drawn significant backlash from students and university staff during opponent testimony.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 5, 2023November 26, 2024

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Jumps Into Florida Abortion Fight

Question hinges around whether local prosecutors can be removed for saying they won’t bring charges under abortion bans

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 24, 2023August 16, 2023

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More Than 100 People Speak Out Against Massive Ohio Higher Education Bill During Marathon Meeting

Among other things, Senate Bill 83 would require American history courses and tenure evaluations based on if the educator showed bias or taught with bias, and prohibit university staff and employees from striking.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 22, 2023August 16, 2023

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Opponents Speak Out Against Proposed Ban on Trans Athletes From Ohio Women’s Sports

More than 80 people submitted testimony in opposition to House Bill 6, which would prevent trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports and youth athletics.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 20, 2023October 11, 2023

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Ohio Abortion Rights Groups React to Mifepristone Court Ruling Limiting Drug to First Seven Weeks of Pregnancy

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit made a decision late Wednesday that paused the ruling that would have suspended the approval of the abortion drug.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 14, 2023August 16, 2023

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Ohioans Can Still Use Abortion Drug for Now, But That Could Change

Mifepristone was used for 9,891 abortions in Ohio in 2021, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 12, 2023May 14, 2024

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Ohio AG Dave Yost Joins Effort to Stop Billions in Student Loan Debt From Being Forgiven

Brief filed with U.S. Supreme Court — along with 19 other states — argues “executive branch does not have unlimited policymaking power”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 11, 2023July 11, 2025

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University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby Latest Ohio Hospital to End Maternity Services

OhioHealth’s Shelby Hospital stopped providing maternity services after February. Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby is ending labor and delivery services April 15

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 7, 2023January 30, 2025

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22 Ohio School Districts Have Staff Members Authorized to Carry Weapons on School Grounds

A law giving local boards of education authority to decide whether to allow their teachers and school workers to carry firearms went into effect September 12. Since then, some districts schools are choosing to arm their staff.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 1, 2023December 10, 2024