Posted inNews & Views
As Federal Cuts Finalized, State Lawmakers in Ohio Also Gave Cuts to Public Broadcasting
Those state-level cuts include funds providing services for the blind
Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal
Posted inNews & Views
Congressional Redistricting on the Ohio Legislature’s Fall Docket
The congressional map that establishes voting districts for Ohio’s U.S. House representatives must be redrawn before the end of the year.
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio Planned Parenthoods Will Remain Closed Despite Federal Success in Ongoing Lawsuit
The national Planned Parenthood organization have said the cuts to funding could mean closures of clinics across the country
Posted inNews & Views
Federal Education Funding Reportedly Being Released Following Outrage From Ohio, National Educators
The funds for Ohio amount to about $185 million for the 2024 fiscal year, according to Honesty for Ohio Education
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio Republicans Plan to Appeal Ruling That Private School Voucher Program is Unconstitutional
“It is difficult to say that EdChoice is simply a scholarship that follows and/or benefits the students as opposed to a system that benefits private schools,” Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jaiza Page wrote in her decision.
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio’s Public Media Landscape At Risk Under Potential Cuts to Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Local radio and TV stations in all areas of Ohio could be hit hard by slashed funding requested by Trump
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio’s Pro-Abortion Rights Groups Plan Fights Against Total Abortion Ban Bill
“I don’t think that this bill has any legs to stand on, but I do think that it’s very important to highlight just how gross it is that they would even try it.”
Posted inNews & Views
Public School Advocates Claim Victory as Ohio Judge Calls Private Voucher Program Unconstitutional
The state of Ohio is planning an appeal of the decision
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio Planned Parenthood, Health Clinics Brace for Closures, Plan Fight Ahead
The federal budget reconciliation bill could “defund” Planned Parenthood, which the organization says could mean the closure of 200 clinics across the country.
Posted inNews & Views
Families Rally at Ohio Statehouse for Support in State Operating Budget
“If our elected officials really believe in families and want families to move to Ohio, to stay in Ohio and to thrive in Ohio, we really need the support for working families.”
Posted inNews & Views
U.S. House Republican Cuts to Medicaid, Food Assistance Would Impact Hundreds of Thousands in Ohio
Rep. Joyce Beatty said the bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, includes “the largest cut to Medicaid in American history.”
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio Library Systems, Advocates Push Back on House Provision to Hide Certain Materials
A provision in the Ohio House budget proposal would require libraries to place content on sexual orientation and gender identity out of view of minors