Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

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.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 28, 2025April 3, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Talked Cleveland Browns Stadium Funding, Higher Education Policy at Weekly Forum

“We’re crazy if we don’t do this,” DeWine said of his funding proposal to pay for stadium projects in Ohio by upping a tax on sports betting companies instead of using state bonds

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 28, 2025June 25, 2025

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Ohio Higher Ed Overhaul to Ban Diversity Efforts and Regulate Classroom Discussion Heads to Governor

DeWine has said he plans to sign the controversial bill.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 27, 2025June 15, 2025

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Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Move Hemp Products to Marijuana Dispensaries

An Ohio Senate bill would remove intoxicating hemp products from CBD stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or gas stations.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 26, 2025April 28, 2025

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Ohio House Republicans Pass Higher Education Overhaul to Ban Diversity Efforts and Faculty Strikes

The bill also sets rules around classroom discussion and puts scholarships at risk. It now goes back to the Ohio Senate.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 20, 2025May 6, 2025

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Trump Threats Have Led to Cancelled University Events for Women and Black Alumni in Ohio

The U.S. Department of Education issued a “Dear Colleague” that threatened to rescind funds for schools that use race-conscious practices in admissions, programming, and other aspects of student life

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 18, 2025May 25, 2025

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More Than 700 People Submitted Opponent Testimony Against Controversial Ohio Higher Education Bill

Senate Bill 1 would ban diversity and inclusion efforts, prevent faculty from striking, and set rules around classroom discussion, among other things

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 12, 2025May 9, 2025

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Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Own Proposal to Rewrite State’s Recreational Marijuana Law

The Ohio House Republican version would keep home grow and tax levels the same, but reduce THC levels and redirect most of the tax revenue

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 7, 2025June 28, 2025

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‘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