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Ohio Supreme Court Majority Ruling That Boneless Wings Can Have Bones Is an Embarrassment

The danger of a court to whom the dictionary definitions of words has become meaningless can’t be overstated

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal July 30, 2024August 7, 2025

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Ohio Disciplinary Office Recommends Two-Year Law License Suspension for Judge Timothy Grendell

The judge is a “bully who abused his power [and] abandoned his role as a neutral advocate”

by Mark Oprea July 15, 2024May 13, 2025

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Ohio Supreme Court: State Highway Patrol Expenses to Protect Governor at Super Bowl Not Public Record

In a 4-3 party-line decision, the court ruled the docs are exempt due to security concerns

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal January 24, 2024January 29, 2025

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Ohio Supreme Court Hears Case on Transgender Birth Certificates

The case came with support from the city of Cincinnati, which argued that the change was “essential for government operations.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal April 7, 2023October 20, 2024

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Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Working With Redistricting Group on Possible Amendment

“You got to get cracking on it if it’s going to be on the ballot in 2024”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal February 9, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ohio Legislators Will Head Back to Redistricting Drawing Board in 2023, But Without Maureen O’Connor to Worry About (Sort Of)

Advocates are putting together a possible ballot measure, and O’Connor has said she’ll be part of the effort

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal December 30, 2022January 16, 2025

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Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Monetary Damages Cap in Child Sex Abuse Cases

Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor joined the court’s Democrats in the 4-3 ruling

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal December 20, 2022August 3, 2023

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Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor Wants Legacy With Judiciary, Not With Party

“I’ve never let being a Republican affect my role as a judge”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal December 12, 2022April 23, 2025

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Ohio Activists Plan Abortion Ballot Initiative

“It’s a when, not an if,” especially after the GOP sweep in Ohio Supreme Court races

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 10, 2022September 9, 2024

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Republicans Take All Three Ohio Supreme Court Elections

Results have big implications for abortion, gerrymandering

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 9, 2022March 7, 2024

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Ohio Bar Condemns Ad Attacking Democratic State Supreme Court Nominees

Bar officials argue the ad “grossly oversimplif(ies) their opinions just to score political points.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal November 1, 2022June 15, 2025

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Six Key Energy Questions That Winners of Ohio’s Supreme Court Races Will Decide

Several cases involving power plants, utility oversight, and clean energy development are likely to land before the state’s high court in the next two years.

by Kathiann Kowalski, Eye on Ohio October 18, 2022November 8, 2024