Ohio lawmakers are renewing efforts to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Senate Bill 234, introduced by Sens. Kent Smith and Hearcel Craig, would boost wages by $1 each year starting in 2026, reaching $15 by 2029. The bill would also eliminate…
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Ohio Democrats propose letting voters sign up to always use absentee ballots
streamlining mail-in voting and reducing paperwork for frequent absentee voters.
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Ohio Senate committee hears opposition to bill modifying marijuana law
Ohio Senate General Government Committee discusses significant changes to marijuana law, including THC limits and home grow restrictions, amidst strong opposition from opponents.
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Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul bill less than a day after eight hours of opponent testimony
The bill would ban diversity and inclusion efforts, prevent faculty from striking, set rules around classroom discussion, and…
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Ohio Senate committee holds first hearing on bill to end DEI initiatives and restrict faculty speech
SB 1 aims to ensure intellectual diversity by eliminating DEI programs and preventing faculty strikes. Proponents argue higher education indoctrinates students with liberal ideologies, stifling diverse viewpoints.
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Governor Mike DeWine signs House Bill 7 to improve child outcomes
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 7 into law, which aims to improve child outcomes in the state. The bill aims to tackle the infant and maternal mortality crisis in Ohio, and state agencies may see increased costs due to new standards reviews and updates.
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New Ohio laws tackle education, public safety, and parental rights, sparking controversy
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…
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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.
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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..