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Ohioans Rail Against Republican Bill to Rewrite Marijuana Law Passed by Voters
The bill would reduce legal THC levels and further limit home grow, among other restrictions
Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
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How Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Would Affect Ohio School Districts
Ohio school districts, on average, receive about 10% of their revenue from the federal government, according to the Ohio Education Association.
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Students Say They Will Leave Ohio If Lawmakers Go Forward With Massive Higher Education Overhaul
The Ohio Senate passed a bill last week that would overhaul many aspects of higher education last week. The bill now heads to the Ohio House for consideration.
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Ohio Senate Passes Higher Ed Overhaul Bill Less Than a Day After Eight Hours of Opponent Testimony
Senate Bill 1 was passed by a 21-11 vote. All nine democrats and two republicans — Bill Blessing and Tom Patton — voted against the bill.
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Ohio University’s Diversity and Inclusion Centers Could Close If Higher Ed Overhaul Bill Passes
Senate Bill 1 would, among other things, ban diversity and inclusion efforts from Ohio’s public universities.
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Ohio Democrats Propose Bill to Gradually Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour by 2030
“At $10.45 per hour, Ohio’s minimum wage is not enough for working families to stay afloat,” said State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells
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‘There’s a Lot of Fear Out There.’ Transgender Ohioans Respond to Trump’s Two-Sex Executive Order
On President Donald Trump’s first day back in office he signed an executive order saying the U.S. government will only recognize two sexes, male and female.
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Ohio GOP Proposal Seeks to Change Voter-Passed Marijuana Law With Higher Tax, Lower THC Levels
It would also cut the number of home grow plants from 12 to six. “The people did vote for home grow,” sponsor Ohio Sen. Steve Huffman said, noting there’s fears home grow fuels the black market
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GOP Sponsor of Ohio Higher Ed Overhaul Bill Says Diversity Programs Are Institutional Discrimination
A hearing drew protests from students
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Some Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Health Centers Saw 200% Spike in IUD Insertions in December
Trump’s election has stirred fresh concerns over the access to birth control and abortion
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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
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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.