Statehouse and Around Ohio
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Robert C. Sprague announces candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State
Official Ohio Photo Columbus, Ohio – Today, Ohio Treasurer of State Robert C. Sprague declared his candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 Primary Election. In announcing his candidacy, Treasurer Sprague released the following statement: “Governments are judged by how it treats two things—your dollar and your vote. For the past six years,…
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Jean Schmidt sponsored bill will abolish the death penalty in Ohio
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Statehouse and Around OhioPhoto by Ohio House of Representatives The bill would also prohibit the use of state funds for assisted suicide, and clarify the state’s prohibition against the use of state funds for abortion Loveland, Ohio – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) held a press conference January 28th on soon-to-be introduced bipartisan legislation…
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Economists: Ohio school funding cuts would hurt economy, increase inequality
By: Marty Schladen – Ohio Capital Journal In a survey released Monday, the overwhelming majority of economists said cuts to public education funding proposed by Republican Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman would dampen the state’s future economic output at the same time that they would increase inequality in an already unequal state. According to the Ohio Supreme…
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Department of Commerce Emphasizes Caution Regarding Unsolicited Real Estate Offers
Loveland, Ohio – If you receive an unsolicited offer to purchase real estate, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) urges you to practice caution. The Division has recently received numerous questions from residents across the state regarding unsolicited offers they’ve received to purchase their property, many of which…
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Ohio GOP proposal seeks to change voter-passed marijuana law with higher tax, lower THC levels
By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal A Republican lawmaker is trying to reduce the amount of marijuana grown at home, lower the level of THC in recreational marijuana, increase the tax, and redirect the revenue from it. Ohio Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, recently introduced Senate Bill 56 which would make several changes to the state’s marijuana laws. “This bill…
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Ohio Senate bill aims to help students with math interventions, including high-dosage tutoring
(Getty Images) By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal As Ohio math scores continue to be below pre-pandemic levels, a proposed bill would bring math interventions to Ohio school districts that score below certain proficiency standards. Ohio Sen. Andrew Brenner, R-Delaware, recently introduced Senate Bill 19 which would require school districts or individual schools to come up with a math achievement…
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Strengthening Our Schools Through Collaboration: Reflections from the Community Advisory Team
by Brad Goldie Dear Loveland Community, It has been my honor to work with Community Advisory Team (CAT) this year and to represent them as I have presented their feedback to the local school board. Working alongside a group of passionate and dedicated community members to support the continued success of our students and schools.…
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Trump order prioritizes school choice and vouchers, which Ohio has been expanding for decades
Getty Images By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal An executive order signed by President Donald Trump directs an emphasis on school choice and private school voucher programs when it comes to education funding, something that’s been happening in Ohio for several decades now. While it’s unclear how much power the executive order will have with spending…
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More than 280,000 Ohio kids would be impacted by proposed national school meal program cuts
Students getting their lunch at a primary school. (Photo by Amanda Mills/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal As the federal government looks at ways to cut costs and fund Trump-administration measures, a congressional committee is considering a cut that could take billions from school breakfast and lunch programs. That cut…
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1 ,777 Ohioans died by suicide in 2023, according to new Ohio Department of Health report
(Photo by Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline.) By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. More than 1,700 Ohioans died by suicide in 2023, according to the Ohio Department of Health. The number of Ohioans who died by suicide decreased…
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