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The Haslams Gave Big Donations to Ohio Lawmakers, Who Are Now Deciding the Fate of Browns Stadium
“Campaign contributions do not influence policy decisions,” Matt Huffman’s office said when asked about the donations.
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Ohio House Budget Draft Slashes Library Funding, Risking Vital Services, Library Advocates Say
Analysis by the Ohio Library Council shows state funding would drop by more than $100 million compared to the governor’s proposal
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Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Version of the State Budget
Notably, the House version eliminates DeWine’s proposed tax increases on gambling, marijuana, and funds $600 million in state bonds for Brook Park dome
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Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren Defends Wife’s Unofficial Role at City Hall Amid Rising Turmoil, Staff Departures
Former City Administrator Dan Horrigan recently resigned after less than three months on the job, citing Natalie McDaniel’s role in creating a hostile and “untenable” work environment
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Mike Rogalski Running for Cleveland City Council in New Ward 7
“I wouldn’t be doing this again if there wasn’t a need or desire for change,” said the candidate who also ran in 2021
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Republican Playbook in Ohio Mirrors Trump’s Union-Busting and Attacks on Voters and Education
The DeWine administration replicated the bullying and financial extortion of universities and colleges in the Trump administration to crush academic independence and chill speech
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Students, Faculty Are Asking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to Veto Massive Higher ed Overhaul Bill
“Republicans are driving students, young adults, and business away from Ohio. We’re urging Governor DeWine to do the right thing and veto this legislation.”
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Talked Cleveland Browns Stadium Funding, Higher Education Policy at Weekly Forum
“We’re crazy if we don’t do this,” DeWine said of his funding proposal to pay for stadium projects in Ohio by upping a tax on sports betting companies instead of using state bonds
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Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Move Hemp Products to Marijuana Dispensaries
An Ohio Senate bill would remove intoxicating hemp products from CBD stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or gas stations.
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Former Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown Launches Dignity of Work Institute
Nonprofit plans to advocate for the policy interests of workers around the U.S.