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Ohio Chamber of Commerce Won’t Discuss Its Allies in Effort to Lock Down State Constitution
They include abortion foes, gun-rights groups, an election denier, and the gerrymandered legislature
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Ohio House Bill 8 Would Force Schools to Notify Parents Before Teaching “Sexuality Content”
Ohio’s proposed ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ would require public schools to let parents know about sexuality content materials, give parents a chance to review them, and give parents the option to request alternative instruction
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Ohio Senate’s Budget Kills DeWine’s Proposed Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program
The program would have enticed developers to construct low-incoming housing by making state tax credits accessible to projects receiving federal aid, but the Senate killed it.
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Groups Fighting Hunger in Ohio Disappointed by State Senate Budget Draft
“Eliminating increased funding to help people put food on the table, when the state of Ohio has incredible resources at its disposal, is cruel and short-sighted”
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Advocates React to Ohio Senate’s Private School Voucher Expansion Plan, More in State Budget Proposal
“A program that was intended to help low-income children could now subsidize wealthy families to continue to send their children to private schools,” Antonio said
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Kings Island’s Adventure Port Opens Saturday
Adventure Port will feature two new family rides, along with new shopping, dining and drinking options at The Mercado and Enrique’s
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Dollar Stores and Giant Grocery Chains Push Healthy Food Out of Reach for Many, Activists Say
Plus, big dollar store chains are able to leverage suppliers into providing special packaging at special prices. Other grocers can’t get the same prices for non-perishable foods
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Ohio Craft Brewers Want Carve Out From 50-Year-Old Law Locking Them Into Distribution Agreements
Growing breweries are running into problems due to the old law
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More Ohioans Skipping Meals to Pay for Household Expenses
68% of Food Bank clients reported that in the past two to three months, they’ve chosen between paying for food, transportation or gas, according to a new report.
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Ohio Senate Democrats Attempting to Repeal State’s Firearm Preemptions
A similar measure last session went nowhere, and the prospects now don’t look great either, but Democrats don’t want to drop issue
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Ohio Solar Projects Face an Unclear Path Around Local Opposition
Regulators have approved some projects and denied others, without determining whether objections are supported by evidence. Solar advocates say the industry needs more clarity to move forward in the state.
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Ohio Suicides Increased in 2021, According to New Ohio Department of Health Report
The number of suicide deaths in Ohio increased 8% to 1,766 deaths from 2020 to 2021 — meaning five Ohioans die by suicide every day.