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..
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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.”
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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…
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Election 2024 Politics & Gov: Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years
Three Ohio Supreme Court seats up for election will determine the court’s balance. The court’s decisions will impact issues such as reproductive rights, gerrymandering, and school vouchers.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
Gov. Mike DeWine opposes a citizen-led anti-gerrymandering proposal on November’s ballot, instead advocating for…
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70 years after Brown vs. Board of Education problems persist
Seventy years ago, the Supreme Court’s Brown vs. Board of Education ruling ended school segregation, but challenges persist. Despite efforts, many schools…