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

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Opposes Anti-Gerrymandering Reform Heading to Voters in November

“The disinformation from the governor today is insulting to everyone in Ohio,” said retired Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor in a statement with Citizens Not Politicians.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 1, 2024July 16, 2025

News & Views

Signatures Certified: Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering amendment on its Way to November Ballot

“This certification is a historic step towards restoring fairness in Ohio’s electoral process,” retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor said

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 24, 2024October 10, 2024

News & Views

Ohio Voter Advocates Warn Group is Making Troubling Challenges, Ask Sec. of State to Guide Counties

The Ohio Election Integrity Network is at the center of the drama

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 18, 2024October 19, 2024

News & Views

Child Care Still Unaffordable, Inaccessible for Many in Ohio

One in three Ohioans surveyed reported “difficulty finding child care,” and almost 60% said their current child care situation wasn’t affordable.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 5, 2024October 10, 2024

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Ohio Redistricting Reform Group Submits More Than 731,000 Signatures, Sets Sights on November

“Ladies and gentlemen, let me let you in on a little secret. This amendment will pass. We will prevail.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 2, 2024October 24, 2024

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Ohio Dems Lay Out Education Bills to Increase Funding, Target Private Vouchers and Student Hunger

They include a bill to phase-in the Fair School Funding Plan

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 29, 2024June 2, 2024

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Proposed Ohio Bill Would Charge Teachers, Librarians With Felonies for ‘Pandering Obscenity’

‘Obscenity’ not defined in language; teachers unions unclear on details

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 23, 2024July 20, 2024

News & Views

Amid Lawsuits on Ohio Abortion Laws, Researchers Study Impacts on Care

“Overall, the challenges Ohio’s waiting period and two-appointment requirements create result in lasting burdens, especially economic hardship for those seeking abortion care”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 20, 2024February 25, 2025

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Ohio’s Congressional Dems Demand Vote on Contraception Protection

“We’re concerned because we know post-Dobbs, voters are concerned about their right to contraceptives and the threat that the Supreme Court will overturn the constitutional right to contraception”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 16, 2024June 7, 2024