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Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Own Proposal to Rewrite State’s Recreational Marijuana Law

The Ohio House Republican version would keep home grow and tax levels the same, but reduce THC levels and redirect most of the tax revenue

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 7, 2025June 28, 2025

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‘The Bill Is Very Racist.’ Ohio House Democrats Question Republican Senator on His Higher Ed Bill

The bill would set rules around topics involving “controversial beliefs” such as climate policies, electoral politics, diversity and inclusion programs, immigration policy, marriage, and abortion

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 6, 2025June 30, 2025

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‘Students Are Under Attack.’ Ohio State Students and Faculty Rally Against Controversial Bill

S.B. 1 would ban diversity and inclusion efforts, block faculty from striking, set rules around classroom discussion, among other things

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 5, 2025March 15, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Officially Requests Federal Approval for Medicaid Work Requirements

Ohio Medicaid expansion recipients would need to be at least 55 years old, employed, be enrolled in school or a job training program, be in a recovery program, or have a serious physical or mental health illness.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 4, 2025May 1, 2025

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Ohio Republican State Senator Wants to Ban Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Public Schools

“This is another petty attempt from this legislature to sidestep local control and micromanage every aspect of how public schools operate”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 3, 2025June 5, 2025

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Proposed Ohio Child Tax Credit Would Produce $740 Million Benefit to State Economy, Analysis Finds

DeWine proposes to cover the $450 million annual cost of the tax cut by increasing taxes on tobacco.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal February 26, 2025April 5, 2025

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Ohio’s J.D. Vance Rebuked by the Pope, Denounced by NATO Allies, Ridiculed for Bizarre Rant

It’s been quite a first month as VP

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal February 25, 2025June 10, 2025

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Ohio’s Transgender School Bathroom Ban Begins This Week as Law Takes Effect

The new law requires people at Ohio K-12 public schools and public and private colleges and universities to use the restroom that matches up with their gender assigned at birth

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 24, 2025July 14, 2025

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With Highest Rate of Bird Flu in Country, Ohio Poultry Farmers Push Lawmakers for Additional Funding, Vaccines

An Ohio Poultry Association executive told the Ohio House Agriculture Committee that farmers “are in the fight of their lives”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 21, 2025June 5, 2025

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Ohio Bill Would Add New Civil Liability for Property Damaged in Protests

With criminal law already covering property damage, critics worry the measure is meant to chill protected speech

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 20, 2025March 3, 2025

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Ohioans Rail Against Republican Bill to Rewrite Marijuana Law Passed by Voters

The bill would reduce legal THC levels and further limit home grow, among other restrictions

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 19, 2025March 13, 2025

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Ohio Food Banks Face Fed Funding Uncertainty, DeWine Budget Cuts

DeWine’s proposed budget would cut food bank funding by 23%

by Farah Siddiqi, Ohio News Connection February 18, 2025May 28, 2025

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Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Own Proposal to Rewrite State’s Recreational Marijuana Law

‘The Bill Is Very Racist.’ Ohio House Democrats Question Republican Senator on His Higher Ed Bill

‘Students Are Under Attack.’ Ohio State Students and Faculty Rally Against Controversial Bill

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Officially Requests Federal Approval for Medicaid Work Requirements

Ohio Republican State Senator Wants to Ban Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Public Schools

Proposed Ohio Child Tax Credit Would Produce $740 Million Benefit to State Economy, Analysis Finds

Ohio’s J.D. Vance Rebuked by the Pope, Denounced by NATO Allies, Ridiculed for Bizarre Rant

Ohio’s Transgender School Bathroom Ban Begins This Week as Law Takes Effect

With Highest Rate of Bird Flu in Country, Ohio Poultry Farmers Push Lawmakers for Additional Funding, Vaccines

Ohio Bill Would Add New Civil Liability for Property Damaged in Protests

Ohioans Rail Against Republican Bill to Rewrite Marijuana Law Passed by Voters

Ohio Food Banks Face Fed Funding Uncertainty, DeWine Budget Cuts

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