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“This care is medically necessary.” Advocates react to Ohio Senate overriding House Bill 68 veto
A transgender Pride flag is covered with the words “Hands Off Trans Youth.” (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator/States Newsroom) Ohio transgender youth who aren’t already on a treatment plan won’t be able to access gender-affirming care after House Bill 68 takes effect on April 23. BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans have seen firsthand how…
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Ohio Senate overrides DeWine vetoes on trans youth gender-affirming care and local tobacco bans
COLUMBUS, OH — JANUARY 24: A protester asks senators to not override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68 that would limit medical care for transgender minors and block transgender girls from sports during the Ohio Senate session, January 24, 2024, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital…
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Ohio Supreme Court: State Highway Patrol expenses to protect governor not public record
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine during the State of the State Address, Jan. 31, 2023, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.) BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal Responding to a media request to obtain the amount taxpayers paid for…
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The Presidential, Senate, and Statewide candidates certified for Ohio’s March 19 primary ballot
Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioRead Accessible Voting info below Loveland, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced that 18 candidates have been certified to appear on Ohio’s March 19 primary ballot. Secretary LaRose also provided all county boards of elections with Directive 2024-2(opens in a new window) which includes the list of qualifying statewide candidates and the forms…
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Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate candidates spar in first televised debate
(From left) Sec. of State Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno, and state Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, on the debate stage. (Photo courtesy of WCMH-TV.) BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal The three Ohio Republican candidates competing for their party’s U.S. Senate nomination met Monday in the race’s first televised statewide debate. State Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin…
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Ohio launching $20 million, decade-long study to improve behavioral health outcomes
Getty Images illustration of therapy session. The study seeks to better understand the root causes of mental illness, substance use disorders, and suicide. BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. The state of Ohio is embarking…
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Ohio transgender adults speak against proposed administrative rules that would change health care
Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioGetty Images The rules would collect data on transgender medical care and modify the treatment of those with gender dysphoria, requiring medical consent from a psychiatrist, an endocrinologist and a bioethicist before moving forward with treatment. BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio transgender adults are deeply concerned Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed administrative rules would make…
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Ohio superintendent says state board of education may not make payroll by summer
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.) Newest superintendent’s goal target responsibilities of the board, rebuilding of relationships BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – JANUARY 12, 2024 – Ohio Capital Journal Pointing directly to changes made in the Ohio legislature’s most recent…
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Dreams of health and happiness in 2024
Health & Wellness, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioHappy New Year to everyone. We love each of you!! You were a blessing to us every day of 2023. We send our best wishes for your dreams of health and happiness in 2024. With thankful appreciation, David and Cassie
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would’ve banned gender-affirming care for trans youth
Health & Wellness, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioJANUARY 31: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives the State of the State Address, January 31, 2023, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.) BY: MORGAN TRAU – Ohio Capital Journal Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed legislation that would…
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