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‘It Is Time for a Change.’ Dr. Amy Acton Talks About Running for Ohio Governor, Reflects on COVID-19
Democrat Sherrod Brown is also considering getting into the race
Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
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‘We Are Going to Push Pause’ on Ohio Marijuana Legislation, Says Republican Lawmaker
“We’re going to take the summer and come back and potentially take another crack at it.”
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New Ohio Higher Education Law Banning Diversity Efforts and Faculty Strikes Takes Effect This Week
“In the long term, my concern is that we won’t be able to retain people, that we’re going to see a brain drain in Ohio.”
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New Report Identifies Dozens of Recent Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in Ohio
The Statehouse continues to push anti-LGBTQ bills
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Kent State University to Close LGBTQ Center, Women’s Center and Multicultural Center
The moves come due to Ohio’s SB1 going into effect
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Ohio Senate Passes Bill That Would Require Hemp Products to Only Be Sold at Marijuana Dispensaries
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has implored lawmakers to regulate or ban delta-8 THC products.
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University of Toledo Suspending Nine Undergrad Programs in Compliance with Ohio Higher Ed Law
Admission to Africana studies, Asian studies, data analytics, disability studies, Middle East studies, philosophy, religious studies, Spanish and women’s and gender studies programs has been suspended
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‘Nothing Speaks Like Money.’ Republican Senator Wants Ohio Higher Education Funds Tied to New Law
Jerry Cirino talked about the need for a higher education law given “the predominance of left-leaning faculty, which has skewed things on our campuses.”
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Increase the Price of Ohio Craft Beer
Besides increased prices, the tariffs could also cause the closure of small breweries
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Ohio Budget Would Only Recognize Two Sexes, Excluding Transgender Community and Intersex People
“The budget is not the place where we should be discussing culture war or legislating against people’s rights,” said Equality Ohio Executive Director Dwayne Steward.
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Trump Administration Revokes Visas for International Students at Various Ohio Universities
“The speech of people on student visas is still protected, but it doesn’t always protect their immigration status,” the Times reports on the legality of Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Students, Faculty Are Asking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to Veto Massive Higher ed Overhaul Bill
“Republicans are driving students, young adults, and business away from Ohio. We’re urging Governor DeWine to do the right thing and veto this legislation.”