Tag: Politics
Ohio lawmakers propose bill to criminalize harassing first responders
OHIO — Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at protecting first responders by making harassment a criminal offense.State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton)...
Gov. DeWine signs bill banning DEI programs at Ohio colleges
OHIO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a controversial bill into law Friday that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public colleges...
Ohio House passes bill to improve electricity affordability
OHIO — The Ohio House of Representatives has approved House Bill 15, a market-driven initiative aimed at increasing power generation, improving affordability for ratepayers,...
Ohio governor proposes raising tax on cigarettes
OHIO — Gov. Mike DeWine outlined his priorities this week in his State of the State address, emphasizing his proposed $200 billion budget.While...
Proposed Medicaid cuts could leave many Ohioans without coverage
OHIO — A proposed Republican U.S. House budget resolution instructing the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion in costs...
Ohio Senate passes bill to restrict recreational marijuana usage
OHIO — The Ohio Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would impose stricter regulations on recreational marijuana in the state.Senate Bill 56, which cleared...
Ohio Senate bill seeks to require businesses to accept cash payments
OHIO — Ohio lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 30, aiming to ensure that consumers can pay with cash at retail stores.The bill, sponsored...
Ohio residents could get money back for paying property taxes
OHIO — Ohio lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 22, aiming to provide financial relief to homeowners and renters burdened by high housing costs.The...
Ohio House Democrats urge governor to release $900 million in unemployment...
OHIO — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus has sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, urging them not to...
West Virginia lawmakers propose renaming Spruce Knob to “Trump Mountain”
WEST VIRGINIA — A group of West Virginia delegates has introduced a resolution to rename Spruce Knob, the state’s highest peak, as "Trump Mountain"...
