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LaRose wants to make it harder for voters to amend constitution but evidence of a problem is lacking
Secretary of State Frank LaRose (speaking) alongside Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, introducing a constitutional amendment requiring a 60% supermajority for all future citizen-led ballot amendments. (Photo by Nick Evans, OCJ.) BY: MARTY SCHLADEN – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose denied that he wanted to block abortion protections or anti-gerrymandering measures when he announced that…
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AARP Ohio calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to provide dementia training to first responders
AARP Ohio also asks the General Assembly to support bills that benefit Ohio’s 50 plus population as they age in place Columbus, Ohio – Today, AARP called on Ohio lawmakers to pass House Bill 23, commonsense legislation that would help Ohio’s family caregivers who have a loved-one with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. The bill…
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Help spread the word, enrollment for health insurance coverage open through Jan. 15
Events, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioA public Service Announcement from Interact for Health Enrollment for health insurance coverage is now open! Greater Cincinnati residents who qualify for free or reduced-cost health insurance can select a plan on HealthCare.gov (Ohio and Indiana) or kynect.ky.gov (Kentucky). People must enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage to begin on Jan. 1, 2023. Open enrollment…
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Our ability to get out our clipboards and defend the rights of everyday Ohioans is at risk!
An Emergency Appeal from the League of Women Voters of Ohio Ohioans have had the right to direct democracy since 1912, but now lawmakers and Secretary LaRose are going after the power of the people. Because of gerrymandering and dark money, Ohioans have faced years of unpopular and unjust legislation related to democracy, women’s reproductive…
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Ohio Republicans launch effort to make citizen-led amendments harder to pass for voters
Secretary of State Frank LaRose (speaking) alongside Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, introducing a constitutional amendment requiring a 60% supermajority for all future citizen-led ballot amendments. (Photo by Nick Evans, OCJ.) Legislative Republican leaders also negotiating other changes, nix plan for automated voter registration BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal Lawmakers raised two ideas Thursday with massive implications…
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Jeopardy champion Ohioan, others testify against anti-LGBTQ health care bill
Amy Schneider, Dayton native and Jeopardy! champion, leaves the Ohio House Families, Aging and Human Services Committee after testifying against House Bill 454. Schneider, who is a trans woman, said the bill would be “tragic” for Ohio children. Photo: Susan Tebben, OCJ BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal A packed and stuffy Families, Aging and Human Services…
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Education advocates say Ohio legislature should focus on funding, not regulating curriculum
Getty Images BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal Groups keeping an eye on the Ohio legislature’s handling of education are hoping the General Assembly focuses on funding and appealing to new teachers, rather than bills regulating curriculum and “divisive” issues. The Ohio Education Association is continuing it’s push to eliminate mandatory retention from the third-grade reading guarantee,…
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Biden student debt relief plan thrown out by Texas judge; new applications halted
BY: ARIANA FIGUEROA – Ohio Capital Journal WASHINGTON — Late Thursday a federal judge in Texas struck down the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, ruling that the program is unlawful, in a blow to 16 million student debt borrowers already approved for relief. The U.S. Department of Education now is no longer accepting applications for the program,…
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DeWine appointee, fellow State Board of Ed incumbent unseated in general election
Education, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioBY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal Dr. Jenny Shafer Kilgore, a member of the state Board of Education, speaks in support of a bill to eliminate the teaching of “divisive concepts” in schools. Kilgore lost her race for re-election in Tuesday’s general election. Photo from The Ohio Channel Two incumbents on the Ohio State Board of Education…
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[Updated] 2022 Loveland Area Mid-Term Election Results
Education, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioEDITOR’S NOTE: The totals for the Loveland School Levy have now been updated (11-10-2022) to reflect revised counts by the BOE’s. Loveland, Ohio – Around midnight we made a preliminary election report because of delays in Hamilton County vote tabulations. Not all of their precincts had yet reported. We can now bring you this updated…
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