Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

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Ohio Redistricting Commission Adopts Sixth Version of Statehouse Maps With Bipartisan Support

The maps show a Republican advantage of 61-38 in the Ohio House and a 23-10 advantage in the Ohio Senate.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 27, 2023October 2, 2024

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Ohio Statehouse Redistricting Stalls as Commission Can’t Come Up With Co-Chairs

The governor set a new meeting date for 8 a.m. Friday, but if GOP leaders have not come to an agreement by 5 p.m. Thursday, he said he’d cancel that meeting

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 14, 2023September 17, 2023

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As Ohio Statehouse Redistricting Begins Again, Mixed Opinions on Whether Things Will Change

“This just tells me that they have no interest in drawing fair maps, they have no interest in doing the right thing”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 12, 2023December 31, 2023

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Abortion Rights Groups Ask Ohio Supreme Court to Order Full Amendment Text for November Ballots

They argue the Ohio ballot board’s summary changes the language enough to alter the meaning of the amendment

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 7, 2023October 28, 2024

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Ohio Secretary of State Says Redistricting Urgent After Year of Inaction

The last time the ORC met for official business regarding the Statehouse districts was May 5, 2022.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 5, 2023September 27, 2024

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Abortion Petition Writers Sue Ohio Ballot Board for “Deceptive” Summary

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 28, 2023April 2, 2025

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Ohio Redistricting Commission Set to Begin Work Again

Uncertainty in maps, legal process continues

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 28, 2023August 31, 2023

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Study: Shale Gas Boom ‘Failed to Deliver’ Prosperity for Appalachia

“Data show that Appalachian production began to plateau as early as 2019”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 24, 2023June 4, 2025

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Mifeprestone Ruling Won’t Change Rules in Ohio

The drug is “incredibly safe, with lower complication rates than penicillin and Viagra”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 23, 2023September 13, 2024

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Ohio Abortion Amendment Ballot Language Submitted, Ballot Board Set to Meet Thursday

Abortion rights groups request full text on November ballots

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 22, 2023August 26, 2024

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Local, National Groups Praise Issue 1 Defeat, Buckle Up for November fight

“Almost everybody that voted no [on Issue 1] will vote yes [on abortion rights] in November.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 10, 2023July 22, 2024

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Ohio Abortion Clinics Continue to Help Out-of-State Patients as Bans Are Put in Place

Meanwhile, Ohio’s AG signs on to letter demanding access to patient files

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 25, 2023March 27, 2024