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Ohio Bills Would Reduce Barriers for People After Serving Criminal Sentences
“This is not a partisan issue. This is a humanitarian issue,” said State Sen. Michele Reynolds, R-Canal Winchester.
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‘Ohio Is Too Expensive.’ Ohio House Democrats Plan to Introduce Series of Affordability Bills
“It’s time that legislators and leaders stepped up to take action,” said state Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio of the bills that focus on health care, housing, child care, consumer goods, and energy affordability.
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JobsOhio Oversight Proposed by Bipartisan Ohio Lawmakers Following Podcast Scandal
“Every dollar JobsOhio spends should be in the service of that goal, but recent revelations have cast serious doubt on whether that is the case,” said Tristan Rader.
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Drag Performers Testify Against Ohio Drag Ban That Also Targets Transgender People
Conservative lawmakers said part of their intent is to ban trans and gender non-conforming people from using public locker rooms
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Ohio House Waits on Data Center Study Vote, Hints at Veto Override on Sales Tax Exemption
“We absolutely should have a commission to look at these issues, and look broader, frankly, at artificial intelligence policy. But it shouldn’t be just another commission that is in the pocket of the people who it would impact.”
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Ohio GOP Bill Would Tie State University Funding to Compliance With New Anti-Diversity Higher Ed Law
“There’s absolutely not even been enough time since Senate Bill 1 was enacted to make an informed decision about any of this,” said Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors Executive Director Jennifer Price.
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Ohio Republican Lawmaker Wants Stiffer Penalties for Masked Offenders as Dems Ask, What About ICE?
The mask ban Ohio Democrats have proposed applies to local, state, and federal officers equally, and carries exceptions for masks worn for safety, by SWAT units or undercover officers.
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Ohio House Democrats Introduce Bills to Regulate ICE Presence in Ohio
They would ban officers from wearing face coverings, among other restrictions.
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Ohio GOP Lawmakers to Formally Pledge Support for Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Teachers unions in Ohio and nationwide have stood staunchly against the effort, worrying about the loss of federal protections and other necessary services from the move.
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A Dem Candidate for Ohio Attorney General Faces Backlash, Stands by Comments About Trump
“I want to tell you what I mean when I say I am going to kill Donald Trump,” Elliot Forhan said in a video posted to his Facebook page. “I mean I’m going to obtain a conviction” that would lead to capital punishment.
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Republican Ohio State Senator Faces Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Oil and Gas Conflicts
“The complaint alleges Chavez’s conflicts of interest regarding undisclosed business entities and fast-tracking legislation that could benefit these interests.”
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Lauren Welch Running for Ohio State Representative Seat
After just three months as Cleveland City Council’s Ward 3 rep, Welch is campaigning for Ohio House District 20.
