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A deal to revise the recreational marijuana legalization law approved by voters appeared to flame out yet again Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A deal to revise the recreational marijuana legalization law approved by voters appeared to flame out yet again Tuesday.
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BREKAING: A Franklin County judge has found the state's EdChoice Voucher program violates the "thorough and efficient" requirement for K-12 education funding in the Ohio Constitution and should be terminated.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
BREKAING: A Franklin County judge has found the state's EdChoice Voucher program violates the "thorough and efficient" requirement for K-12 education funding in the Ohio Constitution and should be terminated.
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What kinds of school levies should be exempt from millage reduction factors is a question under consideration by policymakers continuing to grapple with the impacts of skyrocketing property values and related taxes.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What kinds of school levies should be exempt from millage reduction factors is a question under consideration by policymakers continuing to grapple with the impacts of skyrocketing property values and related taxes.
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Rep. Crystal Lett is one of many freshman lawmakers getting an earful from constituents pushing for property tax relief.
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March 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Rep. Crystal Lett is one of many freshman lawmakers getting an earful from constituents pushing for property tax relief.
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For years, Rustin Moore has warned lawmakers the day is approaching for drastic action to address the growing shortage of veterinarians.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
For years, Rustin Moore has warned lawmakers the day is approaching for drastic action to address the growing shortage of veterinarians.
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A coming plan from Rep. Adam Bird would increase the minimum number of instructional hours offered by Ohio's public school districts per academic year.
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February 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A coming plan from Rep. Adam Bird would increase the minimum number of instructional hours offered by Ohio's public school districts per academic year.
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The results are in! This week’s Gongwer-Werth poll asked our state legislators what they think of Gov. DeWine’s budget proposals regarding K-12 education and higher education funding.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The results are in! This week’s Gongwer-Werth poll asked our state legislators what they think of Gov. DeWine’s budget proposals regarding K-12 education and higher education funding.
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One major question for lawmakers this budget cycle is how Ohio should respond if Congress reduces the percentage of costs it covers for the state's Medicaid expansion population.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
One major question for lawmakers this budget cycle is how Ohio should respond if Congress reduces the percentage of costs it covers for the state's Medicaid expansion population.
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The retirement of the Ohio Elections Commission's executive director may be an opportunity to reform or disband the entire agency, the House Finance Committee chair said this week.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The retirement of the Ohio Elections Commission's executive director may be an opportunity to reform or disband the entire agency, the House Finance Committee chair said this week.
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Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday announced a surprise pick of former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor.
More details in today's Gongwer News Service Ohio Report.
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More details in today's Gongwer News Service Ohio Report.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday announced a surprise pick of former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor.
More details in today's Gongwer News Service Ohio Report.
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More details in today's Gongwer News Service Ohio Report.
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Lawmakers' phones were already ringing off the hook with feedback as the House Energy Committee on Wednesday kicked off its review of a priority energy plan.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Lawmakers' phones were already ringing off the hook with feedback as the House Energy Committee on Wednesday kicked off its review of a priority energy plan.
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Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday signaled an approaching end to remote work conditions carried forward from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday signaled an approaching end to remote work conditions carried forward from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
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Rep. Chris Glassburn's first term in the Statehouse isn't his first time in the Statehouse.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Rep. Chris Glassburn's first term in the Statehouse isn't his first time in the Statehouse.
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January 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In his return to the legislature, a Springfield Republican is touting prior legislation he led and renewing efforts to complete unfinished business. (1/2)
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January 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In his return to the legislature, a Springfield Republican is touting prior legislation he led and renewing efforts to complete unfinished business. (1/2)
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The latest effort to abolish the death penalty in Ohio is being paired with additional provisions that could be enticing to some Republican legislators.
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January 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The latest effort to abolish the death penalty in Ohio is being paired with additional provisions that could be enticing to some Republican legislators.
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State Auditor Keith Faber confirmed what many around Capitol Square had long suspected Monday by announcing that he's running for attorney general.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
State Auditor Keith Faber confirmed what many around Capitol Square had long suspected Monday by announcing that he's running for attorney general.
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With the start of a new legislative session comes a new push to address utility submetering.
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January 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
With the start of a new legislative session comes a new push to address utility submetering.
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A plan over eight years in the making to require Medicaid enrollees to work may soon come to fruition.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A plan over eight years in the making to require Medicaid enrollees to work may soon come to fruition.
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Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is going to Washington.
Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Husted to replace U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Cincinnati), who previously resigned his seat ahead of being sworn into the vice presidency on Monday.
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Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Husted to replace U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Cincinnati), who previously resigned his seat ahead of being sworn into the vice presidency on Monday.
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January 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is going to Washington.
Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Husted to replace U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Cincinnati), who previously resigned his seat ahead of being sworn into the vice presidency on Monday.
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Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Husted to replace U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Cincinnati), who previously resigned his seat ahead of being sworn into the vice presidency on Monday.
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A defense technology company plans to invest more than $900 million in capital into a new 500-acre planned facility in Pickaway County, state officials announced on Thursday.
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January 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A defense technology company plans to invest more than $900 million in capital into a new 500-acre planned facility in Pickaway County, state officials announced on Thursday.
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Some key House Republicans are divided on Gov. Mike DeWine's call to change a state law allowing adults to obtain a driver's license without training.
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January 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Some key House Republicans are divided on Gov. Mike DeWine's call to change a state law allowing adults to obtain a driver's license without training.
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Addressing the legalization of recreational marijuana was identified as a top priority by leaders of both chambers, and one lawmaker plans to waste little time in tackling the issue.
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January 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Addressing the legalization of recreational marijuana was identified as a top priority by leaders of both chambers, and one lawmaker plans to waste little time in tackling the issue.
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The DeWine Administration isn't ready to roll out its executive budget yet, but the head of the state's Office of Budget & Management offered some insight into the coming plan Tuesday. bit.ly/4jksmBR
January 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The DeWine Administration isn't ready to roll out its executive budget yet, but the head of the state's Office of Budget & Management offered some insight into the coming plan Tuesday. bit.ly/4jksmBR
Lawmakers on Monday approved an $18 million request to update the state's aging unemployment system in an effort to prevent fraud while making it easier for Ohioans to receive payments. bit.ly/3C4pj03
January 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Lawmakers on Monday approved an $18 million request to update the state's aging unemployment system in an effort to prevent fraud while making it easier for Ohioans to receive payments. bit.ly/3C4pj03