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Vance says liquidating Russia’s assets could boomerang back on the U.S. in a couple of ways.

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The bill would “prohibit state funds from being given to any entity that supports, promotes or provides abortions.”

Tags: Ohio News, Abortion Rights, abortion rights, Ohio abortion laws, abortion funding Ohio, Planned Parenthood, Ohio Republicans

Ohio would join four other states that explicitly permit nitrogen hypoxia for executions if the bill passes

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The temporary restraining order will remain in effect for at least 14 days, or until the hearing of plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction.

Tags: Ohio News, LGBTQ+ Issues, gender-affirming care, Ohio youth, gender-affirming care Ohio, trans youth healthcare, Cincinnati Children's Medical Center

While the powers that be figure out how and when to open the flowering floodgates on legal weed, cultivation season is underway in Cincinnati for those navigating their first legal home-grow journey.

Tags: Ohio News, Weed, Ohio weed law, Ohio recreational weed, Ohio recreational marijuana, Ohio marijuana laws, growing marijuana in Ohio, Ohio marijuana plants, Cover Story

One of the groups disproportionately impacted by mental health needs is the LGBTQ+ community in the state.

Tags: Ohio News, Ohio Capital Journal, Ohio mental health, LGBTQ+ mental health awareness, Ohio lawmakers

Donation came from utility behind massive bribery scandal

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House Bill 183 would require Ohio K-12 schools and colleges to mandate that students could only use the bathroom or locker room that matches their sex assigned at birth.

Tags: Ohio News, LGBTQ+ Issues, Ohio bathroom bill, Ohio anti-trans legislation, trans rights, LGBTQ rights

Another defendant, lobbyist Neil Clark, died by suicide in 2021.

Tags: Ohio News, FirstEnergy, Ohio bribery scandal, Sam Randazzo, Gov. Mike DeWine, Public Utilities Commission

The congressional maps that are in place in Ohio are the same ones the Ohio Supreme Court found to be unconstitutional in July 2022, with no plan in sight to redraw them.

Tags: Ohio News, Ohio maps, Ohio gerrymandering, Ohio district maps, redistricting Ohio

According to the ACLU, Ohio laws violate a part of the constitutional amendment that prohibits state intervention on abortion.

Tags: Ohio News, Abortion Rights, abortion rights Ohio, 24 hour waiting period Ohio, abortion in Ohio, Planned Parenthood, ACLU Ohio abortion

From roads to parks to packing, here's what state officials want you to know.

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The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance opposes raising the minimum wage — arguing it would hurt tipped workers.

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Democrats’ bill would exempt candidates from having to disclose deadnames, while the Republican bill would broaden opportunities to protest trans candidates.

Tags: Ohio News, LGBTQ+ Issues, Ohio legislature, House Bill 467, HB 467, Michelle Grim, Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, Ohio trans candidates, Ari Childrey

New court filing gives new details about aide, husband

Tags: Ohio News, Sam Randazzo, FirstEnergy, FirstEnergy scandal, Ohio bribery scandal, Mike DeWine

In legally mandated report, Yost insists the punishment is just but the system is riddled with problems

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Ohio’s photo voter ID law took effect a year ago. Since then, the share of provisional ballots rejected for lack of ID has more than tripled.

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About 250 families were displaced by the EF-3 tornado that tore through Indian Lake in Logan County on March 14.

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Of course Catholic dioceses in Ohio and elite private high schools are aggressively encouraging their families to exploit the state’s voucher gimmes to the fullest.

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Numerous polls show that healthcare is among the top issues for voters in the 2024 election.

Tags: Ohio News, Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno, Affordable Care Act, 2024 election, U.S. Senate