Statehouse and Around Ohio
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Ohio women lawmakers face misogyny, double standards when campaigning
Despite challenges, they encourage more women to join the cause, ‘change the world’ By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal When Kamala Harris was announced as the running mate for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential campaign, the questions about her heritage, ethnicity and even eligibility for office came strongly from the opposition. Now that she’s running for the…
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
The proposal would remove politicians from the redistricting process in favor of a citizen commission By: Susan Tebben – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stood in staunch opposition Wednesday to an anti-gerrymandering proposal heading to voters in November that would replace politicians with a citizen redistricting commission, but he stopped short of presenting a competing…
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After more than a decade of advocacy, a majority of injection wells in Athens County are suspended
Activists in Athens County rallied against the injection wells. (Photo provided by Roxanne Groff.) By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal After sounding the alarm on fracking waste injection wells for more than a decade, Roxanne Groff from Athens County is now finally starting to see some of the fruits of her and her friends’ labor. A…
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One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months
Loveland, Ohio – The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program will run from July 1 through September 30. Apply for Ohio Energy Assistance Programs What are the benefits? A one-time electric…
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Bernie Moreno says migrants “destroyed” Ohio cities but won’t clarify which cities or how
From left, Bernie Moreno, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Donald Trump, Jr. speaking before a campaign rally in Butler County. (Photo by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal.) BY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal The U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Bernie Moreno took to X last week to claim that because of the current administration’s policies, migrants…
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Expanded Sales Tax Holiday begins Tuesday, July 30
Education, Events, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioLoveland, Ohio – – The 2024 expanded Sales Tax Holiday will take place from 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Governor DeWine expanded the length of Ohio’s Sales Tax holiday to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in-person or online on…
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Ohio Supreme Court will hear Senate president’s fight against deposition in private school vouchers case
BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments as part of a lawsuit against private school vouchers in the state, to decide whether or not Senate President Matt Huffman needs to answer questions on the topic. The court announced on Tuesday that it would take up the case, in…
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Signatures certified: Ohio anti-gerrymandering amendment on its way to November ballot
BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal A proposed anti-gerrymandering amendment in Ohio that would remove politicians from the redistricting process in favor of a citizens commission has gathered enough signatures to proceed to voters on the November ballot. The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office certified 535,005 signatures for the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative that would…
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Federal judge scraps Ohio’s narrow list of helpers for disabled voters
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioThe 2022 Ohio law requiring photo voter ID also established a list of close family members who can assist voters with their absentee ballots. BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal A federal judge this week blocked part of a sweeping 2022 Ohio elections law that placed sharp restrictions on who may return an absentee ballot. Under…
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Ohio suicides went up in 2022, according to new report from Ohio Department of Health
(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. The number of Ohioans who died by suicide increased by 2% in 2022, according to new data from the Ohio Department of Health. There were 1,797 suicide deaths…
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