Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

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Ohio Ballot Board Approves Language for 60% Amendment Proposal Along Party Lines, Again

The Ohio Supreme Court had ordered the ballot language to be rewritten, which was a minor victory for opponents

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 14, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ohio Craft Brewers Want Carve Out From 50-Year-Old Law Locking Them Into Distribution Agreements

Growing breweries are running into problems due to the old law

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 6, 2023June 13, 2025

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Ohio Senate Democrats Attempting to Repeal State’s Firearm Preemptions

A similar measure last session went nowhere, and the prospects now don’t look great either, but Democrats don’t want to drop issue

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 5, 2023January 2, 2025

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Bidding Begins for Oil and Gas Drilling Leases on Ohio Public Land

Ohio’s Oil and Gas Land Management Commission is now accepting proposals to drill beneath public land like state parks

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 2, 2023August 31, 2023

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Cash Bail Amendment From Lawmakers Put Ohio’s Entire Pretrial Release System in Jeopardy

Lawmakers have a fix ready as they face a July 1 deadline, though advocates say broader reform still needed beyond status quo

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 28, 2023July 13, 2025

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Ballot Measure Making it Harder to Amend Ohio’s Constitution Facing Second Lawsuit

The organization One Person One Vote has filed a second lawsuit, challenging the language recently approved by the Ohio Ballot Board

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 25, 2023August 3, 2023

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Sen. J.D. Vance Endorses Bernie Moreno, Reportedly in Hopes of Avoiding “Bloody Primary”

“(Vance) believes that Bernie is the candidate best positioned to quickly unify both the conservative grass roots and the Ohio donor class”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 23, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ohio Republicans Choose to Fight Abortion Amendment the Hard Way

The GOP has a sterling record at the ballot box, so why are they taking a circuitous route and alienating traditional allies to fight a potential abortion amendment?

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 17, 2023May 9, 2025

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Ohio Supermajority Amendment Opponents Sue, Arguing ‘No Legal Basis’ for August Election

House Minority Leader Allison Russo said the resolution was at best “legally questionable”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 15, 2023September 18, 2024

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Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill Headed for U.S. Senate Vote

Meanwhile, some House Republicans argue they shouldn’t be hasty in response to the East Palestine derailment

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 12, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ohio Lawmakers Send 60% Supermajority Amendment to August Ballot

But questions remain whether the August special election resolution is legal

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 11, 2023June 6, 2025

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Ohio House Leaders Tee Up Supermajority Amendment Measure for Wednesday Floor Vote

“I think August, to spend $20 million for an election that’s going to have probably an 8% turnout is really not our best option”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 10, 2023August 3, 2023