Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

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

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GOP Plan to Advance 60% Amendment in August Looking Wobbly After Second Hearing Cancelled

“If there aren’t the votes, there aren’t the votes,” said Rep. Bill Seitz (R)

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 4, 2023May 9, 2023

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Ohio House Committee Narrowly Advances 60% Supermajority Provision, but House Speaker Cancels Wednesday Session

May 10 is the last day lawmakers can approve the measures in time for an August election.

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

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Ohio Lawmakers Consider Bill Simplifying How Businesses Calculate Taxes for Remote Workers

Businesses determine how much they owe in taxes through a formula weighing payroll, sales and property. But remote work has thrown a wrench into that calculation.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 1, 2023July 20, 2024

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Ohio House Begins Hearings to Bring Back August Elections

Republicans have done a 180 on the expensive, low-turnout summer elections in a push to make constitutional amendments, like the upcoming one on abortion, harder to pass

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal April 27, 2023August 3, 2023