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Prison Populations Impact Rural, Urban Power in Ohio’s Census and Redistricting
Those incarcerated in the country’s state and federal prisons are counted in the U.S. Census
Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal
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Ohio’s 24-Hour Waiting Period Abortion Law Paused by Judge
A Franklin County judge issued a temporary injunction against the rule citing the recently passed amendment protecting abortion access in Ohio
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Report: Ohio School-to-Prison Pipeline Bolstered by ‘Exclusionary Discipline,’ Absenteeism
Ohio students who have been “adjudicated, or found guilty, in the juvenile court system” graduated at a rate of just 23.2% in 2022
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Anti-Gerrymandering Amendment Supporters Sue Ohio Ballot Board Over Ballot Language
They call the wording, written by Frank LaRose, “the most biased, inaccurate, deceptive and unconstitutional ballot language ever adopted by the Ohio Ballot Board”
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Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Leaders Say LaRose’s Draft Ballot Text Is Deceptive and Unconstitutional
“The self-dealing politicians who have rigged the legislative maps now want to rig the Nov. 5 election by illegally manipulating the ballot language,” Maureen O’Connor said
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Ohio Among States Spending Millions on Anti-Abortion Centers Since Dobbs, Study Finds
In addition, proposed state legislation seeks to add further support through tax cuts and to keep state funds from benefiting abortion-related services
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.”
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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