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Ohio Capital Journal reporter • Previous words The Columbus Dispatch
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LifeWise Academy, which is seeking to expand in Kentucky, has taken Ohio students on trips to Kentucky's Ark Encounter and Creation Museum that promote young Earth creationism.
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LifeWise Academy Ohio programs take trips to Kentucky museums that promote young Earth creationism • Kentucky Lantern
LifeWise Academy takes public school students in Ohio to religious attractions that claim humans lived alongside dinosaurs and the Earth is 6,000 years old.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The Ohio Capital Journal talked to two parents who send their children to private school — one who uses school vouchers and the other who refuses to use vouchers.

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To use or not use private school vouchers — how two Ohio families made that decision • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Capital Journal talked to two parents who send their children to private school, one who uses private school vouchers and the other who refuses to use vouchers.
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August 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Stretches of rust orange, acidic water flow through hilly southeastern Ohio, but Rural Action has helped bring aquatic life back to the streams.

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Rural Action has helped bring aquatic life back to Ohio streams polluted by acid mine drainage • Ohio Capital Journal
The United States Department of Agriculture ranked Monday Creek as the third most severely acid drainage polluted stream in Ohio in 1985 and Rural Action has been doing watershed restoration work sinc...
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August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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@ohiocapitaljournal.com has won seven awards in “Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest” from the Society of Professional Journalists, including three first place finishes and four in second place 🎉

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Ohio Capital Journal wins another seven Society of Professional Journalists awards • Ohio Capital Journal
For the third year in a row, the Ohio Capital Journal has won seven awards in “Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest” from the Society of Professional Journalists, including three first place finishes and fo...
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July 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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During a recent forum, former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton emphasized her role as a public servant, not a politician, in her 2026 run for governor.

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'It is time for a change.' Dr. Amy Acton talks about running for Ohio governor, reflects on COVID-19 • Ohio Capital Journal
During a recent forum, former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton emphasized her role as a public servant, not a politician, in her 2026 run for governor.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Opponents of Ohio Republican lawmakers’ higher education overhaul that bans diversity efforts and faculty strikes, and sets rules around classroom discussion, have failed to collect enough signatures to put a referendum on the ballot this year to block it.

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Opponents of new Ohio higher education law don't have enough signatures to get a referendum • Ohio Capital Journal
Opponents of Ohio Republican lawmakers' higher education overhaul that bans diversity efforts and faculty strikes, and sets rules around classroom discussion, have failed to collect enough signatures ...
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June 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Ohio lawmakers will likely go on summer break without making any changes to the state’s marijuana law, a Republican state representative said Tuesday.

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'We are going to push pause' on Ohio marijuana legislation, says Republican lawmaker • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers will likely go on summer break without making any changes to the state’s marijuana law, a Republican state representative said Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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A controversial new Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts, prohibiting faculty strikes and regulating classroom discussion takes this week.

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New Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts and faculty strikes takes effect this week • Ohio Capital Journal
A controversial new Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts, prohibiting faculty strikes and regulating classroom discussion takes effect Friday.
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June 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Ohio House Democrats say they are trying to enact common sense gun laws, but face an uphill battle in the Republican supermajority-controlled Ohio Statehouse.

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'When will enough be enough?' Ohio House Democrats introduce 'common sense gun legislation' • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio House Democrats say they are trying to enact common sense gun laws, but face an uphill battle in the Republican supermajority-controlled Ohio Statehouse.
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June 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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JUST IN: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo stepping down from leadership role at the end of June • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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NEW: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.

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Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo stepping down from leadership role at the end of June • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget fully restores the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, a big source of funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs.

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Ohio Senate added $100 million worth of housing provisions in the state's two-year budget • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget restores the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, a big source of funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget would reduce the number of students who would be eligible to receive the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and it would come with strings attached.

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Ohio Senate budget alters the Governor’s Merit Scholarship, ties funds to Senate Bill 1 compliance • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget would reduce the number of students who would be eligible to receive the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and it would come with strings attached.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Kent State University is closing its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center and Student Multicultural Center because of a new state law banning diversity efforts that is set to take effect at the end of the month.

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Kent State University to close LGBTQ Center, Women's Center and Multicultural Center • Ohio Capital Journal
Kent State University is closing its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center and Student Multicultural Center because of a new state law banning diversity efforts that is set to take effect at the end of the mo...
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June 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Ohio Republican lawmakers in the state House and the Senate have introduced separate bills that would legalize online gambling.

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Ohio lawmakers introduce separate bills to regulate online gambling • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Republican lawmakers in the state House and the Senate have introduced separate bills that would legalize online gambling.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Ohio lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill they are hoping will not only improve the state’s water quality, but also save lives.

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Ohio lawmakers want to replace all of the state's lead water lines • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill they are hoping will not only improve the state’s water quality, but also save lives by replacing all lead water lines in the state.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Ohio Senate Democrats have submitted 423 amendments to the two-year state operating budget — including one removing the $600 million bond package for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, and one to fully fund public schools.

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Ohio Senate Democrats hope to fully fund public schools, not fund Browns stadium in state budget • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Senate Democrats have submitted 423 amendments to the two-year state operating budget — including one removing the $600 million bond package for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park and o...
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May 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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A new proposed bill is trying to get Ohio State football games to start later.

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Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to ban noon Ohio State football games • Ohio Capital Journal
A proposed bill is trying to get Ohio State football games to start later. Ohio Republican state Rep. Tex Fischer introduced a bill last week that would require Ohio State football games to kick off a...
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May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign in an email to supporters on Friday.

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspends campaign for governor • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign in an email to supporters on Friday.
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May 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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All five independent academic centers have named their executive directors and the University of Toledo Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership started classes this past school year.

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All five of Ohio’s intellectual diversity centers have named executive directors • Ohio Capital Journal
It’s been nearly two years since Ohio’s five intellectual diversity centers were signed into law and one has already begun offering classes.  All five independent academic centers have named their exe...
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May 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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A proposed bill would require Ohio school districts to have a moment of silence every day.

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Bipartisan bill would require daily moment of silence in Ohio schools • Ohio Capital Journal
A proposed bill would require Ohio school districts to have a moment of silence every day. Ohio state Reps. Gary Click, R-Vickery, and Eric Synenberg, D-Beachwood, gave sponsor testimony on House Bill...
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May 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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A proposed bipartisan bill would help Ohio college students struggling with food insecurity.

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Ohio lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill that would help college students combat food insecurity • Ohio Capital Journal
A bipartisan bill would help Ohio college students struggling with food insecurity.
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May 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Two Ohio prisons are arming their staffs with tasers through a new, nearly $350,000 pilot program.

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Ohio correctional staff in Trumbull and Ross counties will be armed with tasers through new program • Ohio Capital Journal
Two Ohio prisons are arming their staffs with tasers through a new, nearly $350,000 pilot program. Trumbull Correctional Institution staff received Taser 10s last week and Ross Correctional Institutio...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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ICYMI: Liz Walters is stepping down as Ohio Democratic Party Chair no later than June 30.

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Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters will step down by end of next month • Ohio Capital Journal
Liz Walters is stepping down as Ohio Democratic Party no later than June 30.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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More than 20 people spoke out against a bill that would change Ohio’s marijuana law.

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Opponents speak out for more than three hours against making changes to Ohio's marijuana law • Ohio Capital Journal
More than 20 people spoke out against a bill that would change Ohio’s marijuana law.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM