Ohio Gun Owners’ Rights During Traffic Stops Under Debate

An issue pitting gun owners’ rights against the safety of law enforcement is being debated at the Ohio Statehouse.

House Reps Target ‘Discriminatory’ Health Insurance Practice

Ohio lawmakers pitched a bill they say would block insurers from a practice that shifts costs onto patients with chronic diseases.

Conservatives Announce Coalition To Eliminate Death Penalty

Conservative leadership in the Ohio House joined advocates in announcing a new effort to eliminate the death penalty in the state.

The Benefits — And Challenges — Of Changing Ohio Schools’ Start Times

What might an extra hour of sleep do for Ohio’s high school students?

The Money And Interests Targeting Ohio’s Legislature And Supreme Court In 2020

It’s not an understatement to say this November’s General Election will have monstrous implications.

Potential Ohio Bills Target Transgender Medicine, Pornography And Conversion Therapy

Several bills regarding sex and gender issues are being considered in the Ohio legislature.

A New Battle Between Insurers And Big Pharma Is Costing Sick People Thousands

Abbey Haudenshild knew something was wrong when she learned she owed her pharmacy nearly $8,000.

Understanding How Criminal Records Are Sealed

Eligible offenders convicted of certain types of crimes can ask the court to expunge, or seal, their convictions.

Second Conference Committee To Be Formed On Edchoice Issues

The Ohio Senate rejected a House overhaul of the state’s private school voucher program this week.

There Is Still Time To Register To Vote In Ohio’s Primary Election: Here's How

The primary election is approaching in Ohio, and there is still time to register to vote in that election.

Paid Family And Medical Leave Supporters Say Ohio Program Good For Business, Employees

The effect of a lack of paid family leave on small businesses and women of color were significant issues in a legislative hearing.

Ohio Lawmakers Want To Anchor Down Income Tax Rate, But Worries Loom Over Bond Ratings

Ohio Senate Republicans want to anchor down the nearly 40-year low on the state’s income tax rate, but concerns persist over bond ratings.

Supporters: Student Religious Liberty Bill Protects All Ohio Students

Supporters of a bill to “clarify” students’ rights to exercise their faith said the bill is a protection for those of any faith or no faith.

Lawyers, Law Firms Pony Up Donations In Ohio Supreme Court Races

Candidates vying for two Ohio Supreme Court justice positions are seeing their cases bolstered by deep support from the legal profession.

Ohio House And Senate Still In Conflict On Vouchers, Conference Committees Scheduled

A renewed push for a revised but still intact EdChoice has begun.

Trump’s Budget Would Cut Lordstown Loan Program

To the Trump administration, that effort is “costly” and “wasteful” for the federal government

The Fiscal Cost Of Ohio’s Death Penalty

“If any other program was as inefficient as this, we would eliminate it."

Ohio Is Flat, Rural, Red And Boring...Except It’s Not

Ohio is flatland corn country. It’s rural and red and full of white people who drink mass-produced lager and like football. Right?

1-In-3 Working Ohio Women Would Benefit From Raising The Minimum Wage

Ohio’s minimum wage falls $3,600 short of the poverty level for a family of three.

Ohio Fairness Act Fills Hearing Room With Advocates, Business Groups

It wasn’t the many hordes of people that crowded into a Statehouse hearing room that got people’s attention on Tuesday.

Congress Is Talking About Paid Family Leave. Will They Do Anything?

Democrats and Republicans in Congress seem to agree on expanding access to paid family leave.

Senate Left Waiting As Transfer Of House Edchoice Overhaul Delayed

Senate legislators plan not to concur with the House version of a bill that would overhaul EdChoice in favor of an income-based scholars ...

Musician Sings Of Struggles As Lawmakers Highlight Bills That Would Help Black Families

The story sung by Paisha Thomas inside the Ohio Statehouse atrium tells of a hard-working mother.

Conversion Therapy Is A Discredited Practice; Ohio Hired Its Advocate As An Expert Witness

The Ohio Department of Health hired a conversion therapy advocate to serve as its expert witness in a civil rights lawsuit.

Larose Says Iowa Caucus Mishap Would Not Happen In Ohio

Ohio’s top elections official has condemned those spreading “fear and anxiety” about the Iowa caucus results.

Supporters Of Ohio Fairness Act: ‘We Need This Legislation’

Supporters are once again scheduled to make their arguments for an anti-LGBTQ discrimination bill in Ohio.

Bills Could Be In Jeopardy After Edchoice Amendments Added Then Stripped

The EdChoice voucher program is still being debated in the Ohio legislature, but amendments created in an attempt to resolve the iss ...

Senate Begrudgingly Agrees To House’s Edchoice Delay

After nearly a full week of debate and back and forth, the Ohio Senate decided to agree to a 60-day delay for the private school voucher ...

House Pushes Back Edchoice Application Date, Sends Amendment Back To Senate

It was the Ohio House of Representatives’ turn to work late on a proposal to rework the state’s private school voucher program.

Ohio House Committee Considers Easing ‘Duty To Retreat’ Laws

A House committee began review of legislation expanding protections for people who threaten, maim or kill someone believed to pose a threat.

Miami Valley Young Marines Wins Award From Dept. Of Defense

The Young Marines won the Fulcrum Shield Award from the Dept. of Defense for the tenth time. The award is for spreading anti-drug messages.

Ohio Walmart Responds To Facebook Video Showing 'Wasted' Food

The company says a tornado left its Celina location without power. Food was then thrown out following health department policies.

Bees Swarm On Akron-area Mom's Belly For Dramatic Maternity Photos

Emily Mueller is all about honey bees. So why not celebrate her pregnancy with 20,000 of her friends?

Kmart In Massillon Will Close As Part Of Latest Sears Downsizing

Retailer Sears announced that it will close 28 additional stores.

Winning Ticket Sold For Powerball Jackpot; Get The Winning Numbers

While the jackpot was not sold in the state, one $1 million ticket was sold in Ohio.

With A Powerball Jackpot At $700 Million, Players Can Expect Lines To Get A Ticket

There have been three Powerball winners in Ohio since 2010; the last one picked her own numbers.