Ohio Political Pulse

 
Spectrum News One Dayton
Ohio, Kentucky receive federal environmental approval to move forward with $3.6B Brent Spence Corridor Project
...Administration concluded from the assessment conducted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Ohio Department of Transportation that there was no significant impact to the environment The assessment...
Lydia Taylor
05/10/2024 Online
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Elyria Chronicle Telegram
Fight over foreign money in politics stymies deal to assure President Joe Biden is on Ohio's ballot
...fair for us to come together and also say no foreign money in Ohio elections." But GOP House Speaker Jason Stephens, who depends on the support of minority Democrats to keep his job, had been working on a...
05/10/2024 Online
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Spectrum News One Cleveland
Proposals by moms for moms at Ohio Statehouse
...improve maternal and infant health and development during the child's first 1,000 days State Rep. Anita Somani, D-Dublin, is a sponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 16, which recognizes the importance...
Jenna Jordan
05/10/2024 Online
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Findlay Courier
Reineke resolution adopted by Ohio senate
...natural gas-fired power plants. The resolution was sponsored by state Sens. Bill Reineke, R-Tiffin, and Rob McColley, R-Napoleon. The EPA submitted rules that are unachievable and provide unrealistic timelines...
05/10/2024 Online
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WYSU-FM
Ohio largest teachers' union says cell phone policies in their schools are good ideas
Less than a month after Gov. Mike DeWine proposed K-12 schools in Ohio develop policies on the use of cell phones, state lawmakers put that suggestion into action and sent him a bill. Last week, the Ohio...
Jo Ingles
05/10/2024 Online
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Streetsboro Portage County Legal News
Bill aims to reduce costs of state's College Credit Plus program
...completing their secondary education at their own school, according to the sponsors of the bill, Reps. Adam Bird, R-New Richmond, and Sean Brennan, D-Parma. Brennan, a retired American government teacher, previously...
05/10/2024 Online
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Springfield News Sun
Area rep's bill to make it easier to challenge candidacies after trans opponent makes ballot
...challenge the candidacy of Democrats, same goes for Republicans. Under Preble County Republican Rep. Rodney Creech's House Bill 471 , any valid elector would be able to challenge any candidacy, regardless of...
Avery Kreemer
05/10/2024 Online
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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Ohio Senate passes bill to designate a memorial highway in honor of Pickerington veteran
...and was killed in action in South Vietnam on March 3, 1969. The bill was sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster). "There is a reason Corporal Johnston was awarded the Bronze Star after his...
05/10/2024 Online
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WFMJ 21 - TV
Two Poland schools named 'five-star' buildings by Ohio Department of Education
...School District is celebrating after two of its buildings were declared "five-star" buildings by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Both McKinley Elementary School and Poland Middle School Received...
Zach Mosca
05/10/2024 Online
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WBCL-FM [90​.3 FM]
Ohio AG Dave Yost to Investigate Possible Takeover of State Teacher's Retirement Board
An investigation is being launched by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost into concerns about the State Teacher's Retirement System being at risk of a hostile takeover. Documents allege that STRS board members...
05/10/2024 Online
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Fostoria Review Times
Gavarone bill would protect student athletes from abuse
...2024 7:00 AM COLUMBUS - State Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would help protect student-athletes from bullying, harassment, intimidation or abuse by school...
05/10/2024 Online
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
...Former Lawyer of Stormy Daniels Reveals Details of Hush Money Negotiations. After passing the legislation on a strong 88-4 vote, the Senate passed a one-week extension to ensure that the law doesn’t expire...
05/10/2024 Online
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Highland County Press
Ohio lawmakers approve cellphones in school measure
...floor, the cellphone provision’s chief backer, Sen. Andrew Brenner, R-Delaware, explained "the legislation does not require districts to adopt a ban on all students’ cell phone use, though that is an option...
Nick Evans
05/10/2024 Online
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Greenville Daily Advocate
DeWine issues statement on STRS
...serve retirees, both now and in the future. "I supported the efforts of the Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber and the Ohio Retirement Study Council to conduct numerous audits to help ensure STRS is providing...
05/10/2024 Online
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Marietta Times
Lawmakers must take precise approach
...rights of law abiding citizens." House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, noted this legislation does cover one piece of the problem, but there is still work to do. Surely the proposal will require...
05/10/2024 Online
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Marietta Times
‘Great place to live:’ State program helps residents purchase homes in Ohio
Photo by Michelle Dillon Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, right, speaks during a roundtable discussion at the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday about a new program the state launched, Ohio Homebuyer...
Michelle Dillon
05/10/2024 Online
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