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GOP Sponsor of Ohio Higher Ed Overhaul Bill Says Diversity Programs Are Institutional Discrimination
A hearing drew protests from students
Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
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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.
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At Least 61,000 Ohioans Could Lose Medicaid Health Coverage If Work Requirements Go Forward
“This proposal will take health care away from thousands of people who are struggling to make ends meet”
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Expanding Access to Mental Health Supports Would Help the Economy, According to New Report
The cost of untreated mental health challenges to the U.S. economy is nearly $300 billion
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Forced-Outing, Mandated Religious Release Time Policy Bill into Law
The law will require educators to out a students’ sexuality to their parents
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Dr. Amy Acton is Running for Ohio Governor
The former Ohio Health Department director is the first Democratic candidate to announce
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Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Topped $242 Million in 2024
But the Statehouse could still try to limit home grow, lower THC levels, up the tax rate, and change how revenue is collected
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Ohio Lawmakers Passed a Wave of Anti-LGBTQ Bills During the Most Recent General Assembly
“The Statehouse is not representing a majority of Ohio’s right now, and it’s really sad to see”
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LGBTQ Ohioans and Advocates Are Asking Gov. Mike DeWine to Veto ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Ohio lawmakers passed House Bill 8 on the last day of the 135th General Assembly.
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Ohio Senate Education Committee Plans to Pass School Outing Bill and Expulsions Bill Wednesday
Religious release time mandate for public schools included in House Bill 8