Ohio has enacted a series of new laws aimed at addressing various societal issues, including public safety, school discipline, child welfare, and LGBTQ+ rights, which have sparked controversy and support among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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Ohio Legislative Black Caucus and Police Accountability Advocates Urge Governor to Veto Police Footage Fee Provision
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus is urging Governor Mike DeWine to veto a provision in House Bill 315 that would allow law enforcement agencies to charge significant fees for public records requests, including body and dashboard cam…
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, EDUCATION AND CAREERS, GOVERNMENT
Ohio’s House Bill 206 passes, could lead to student expulsion
Ohio legislature passes bill requiring expulsion of students posing imminent threat. Governor DeWine’s signature needed for law to take effect.
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, GOVERNMENT, Reproductive Health-
Ohio Senate approves child welfare changes without funding
The Ohio Senate Finance Committee has approved changes to child welfare processes and agencies, but the bill no longer includes appropriations to fund provisions in the measure. The bill, H.B. 7, aims to address child welfare from pregnancy to early childhood education, including..
Posted inElection24, GOVERNMENT, Via The AP
Emboldened ‘manosphere’ accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election
The phrase “Your body, my choice” spreads online and offline, causing fear and disgust among women.
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, EDUCATION AND CAREERS, EQUITY, GOVERNMENT
Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens announces no action on higher education bill
…the bill would ban mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion training and allow students to “reach their own conclusions about all controversial beliefs or policies.”
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, Election24, EXPLAINERS
What will happen to J.D. Vance’s Ohio U.S. Senate seat?
Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance is set to become the next vice president, leaving his Senate seat vacant. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine…
Posted inElection24, Elections/voting, Via The AP
Republican Bernie Moreno wins Ohio Senate race, ending Sen. Sherrod Brown’s 18-year tenure
Republican Bernie Moreno wins Ohio U.S. Senate seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown. Moreno’s victory marks a shift in Ohio’s political landscape.
Posted inElection 2024, Election24
Races to Watch: Fani Willis, Georgia prosecutor pursuing election case against Donald Trump, is reelected
Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought charges against former President Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, has won her bid for reelection.
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Ohio voters reject Issue 1, leaving redistricting process in hands of politicians
Issue 1 was hotly debated throughout the election cycle, as campaigns on both sides of the measure sought to gain voters.