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Medicaid Changes Floated on Ohio and Federal Level Could Impact Hundreds of Thousands
The upcoming two-year budget cycle will present questions for leaders in Ohio
Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal
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Bill to Address Issues From Ohio’s Infant Mortality to Early Childhood Education Passes Legislature
“We want people to know that we’re not done”
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Ohio Supreme Court Won’t Reconsider Boneless Chicken Wing Case
“The majority’s opinion has been rightly subjected to ridicule,” Justice Michael Donnelly wrote
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Jewish Groups, Ohio Attorney General Support Bill to Define Anti-Semitism
Anti-Defamation League data shows an increase in “antisemitism incidents” of more than 300% since Oct. 7, 2023
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Ohio Legislators, Medical Leader Fear Vaccine Hesitancy, Health Care Impacts If RFK Jr. Confirmed
“I think that this appointment is probably the most dangerous, because it has a great impact on the public health,” Upchurch said
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Ohio Attorney General Appeals Decision That Struck Down State’s Six-Week Abortion Ban
“Unlike the Ohio Attorney General, this court will uphold the Ohio Constitution’s protection of abortion rights,” the judge wrote in his decision. “The will of the people of Ohio will be given effect.”
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Ohio Supreme Court Can’t Agree on Transgender Birth Certificate Resolution
Justices say it’s up to General Assembly to amend birth certificate laws
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Ohio Issue 1 Defeat Brings Praise From Conservatives, Concern From Advocates and Dems
Gov. DeWine plans to move forward with legislative push for plan modeled after Iowa
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Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1, Leaving Politicians in Control Over Map-Making Process
The proposed constitutional amendment would have used an independent, bipartisan group of Ohioans instead
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Study: Immigrants Contribute Billions to Ohio Economy, Bolster Workforce
“While many industries struggle with labor shortages, immigrants have taken on the hard-to-fill jobs, reinvigorating the regional workforce and supporting the economic growth”
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Ohio’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Overturned by Hamilton County Judge
Ohioans passed the reproductive rights amendment in 2023. “Ohio’s Attorney General evidently didn’t get the memo,” the judge wrote
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Democratic Black lawmakers Say Ohio Issue 1 Redistricting Reform Would Help Black Voters
“It’s funny that all of a sudden there’s an overwhelming concern for Black disenfranchisement when we are working with a supermajority who has increased voter suppression laws”