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If Trump wins in November, here is who could replace Ohio’s JD Vance in U.S. Senate
Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance was announced as the vice presidential candidate Monday, but the race is already on to replace his U.S. Senate seat if he and former President Donald Trump win the election. The most popularly floated names around Capital Square in Columbus, according to numerous strategists and politicos, are state Sen. […] The post If Trump wins in November, here is who could replace Ohio’s JD Vance in U.S. Senate appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
RNC approves platform that would give rights to fetuses, endangering abortion, IVF
This story was originally published by The 19th. The Republican Party last Monday adopted a “Make America Great Again!” policy platform ahead of its national convention that does not call for a federal ban on abortion, but supports states establishing fetal personhood through the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which grants equal protection under the law to […] The post RNC approves platform that would give rights to fetuses, endangering abortion, IVF appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Gun rights advocates at convention spell out plans if GOP gains control in November
MILWAUKEE — Republicans speaking at a concealed carry event on Tuesday, just days after a gunman attempted to kill their presidential nominee, insisted the party won’t change its stance on Second Amendment rights. Attendees at the one-hour session, hosted by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association near the Republican National Convention, weren’t actually able to conceal […] The post Gun rights advocates at convention spell out plans if GOP gains control in November appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Columbus, Ohio police shoot homeless man in Milwaukee park a mile from RNC security perimeter
Columbus, Ohio police officers shot and killed a homeless man close to Milwaukee’s King Park on Tuesday. The shooting took place more than a mile from the security perimeter of the Republican National Convention, which has drawn more than 4,000 police officers from across the country to the city. Security camera video of the incident, […] The post Columbus, Ohio police shoot homeless man in Milwaukee park a mile from RNC security perimeter appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Pharmacy closures multiply, threatening to create health care deserts
RED CLOUD, Neb. — This far-flung town in southern Nebraska has an advantage its neighbors must envy. Its favorite daughter, Willa Cather, was a literary giant of the early 20th century. Her legacy brings a steady stream of writers, artists and biology-and-birder types who split time between this small town (population 962) and the spring […] The post Pharmacy closures multiply, threatening to create health care deserts appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches
So many issues are up for debate as the November general election approaches, but polling of voters and observations by advocacy groups show that health care access is high on the list of issues motivating voters in Ohio and elsewhere this election season. The national advocacy group Protect Our Care, which focuses on health care […] The post On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success
Solar developers are hoping that listening to local communities in Ohio early in the design stage will boost their chances for success before state regulators. “We are really invested in and committed to being good neighbors,” said Lindsey Workman, community affairs manager for Vesper Energy. The company held three meet-and-greet sessions in Greene County this […] The post Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
It’s past time for the tough conversations on Biden that the Democratic Party ducked in January
This presidential election year was never going to be a breeze for Ohio Democrats running in front-line races. The National Republican Congressional Committee homed in on three Democratic-held seats in the state held by vulnerable incumbents Marcy Kaptur (Toledo) Emilia Sykes (Akron) and Greg Landsman (Cincinnati). Its GOP counterpart in the U.S. Senate made unseating […] The post It’s past time for the tough conversations on Biden that the Democratic Party ducked in January appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard
EAGLE PASS — From a shaded bench off Main Street, next to the city park the state of Texas seized in January for its border operations, Jessie Fuentes sometimes likes to count the number of humvees, Department of Public Safety SUVs and unmarked trucks driven by uniformed soldiers that pass him. Often, Fuentes said, he loses count. […] The post Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Former President Trump taps Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate in 2024
A little more than three years ago, J.D. Vance was just an author and conservative commentator. Now he might be next in line for the White House. It’s a dizzying political ascent for the 39-year-old man from Middletown, Ohio. Presumptive Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump announced Monday during the first day of the Republican […] The post Former President Trump taps Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate in 2024 appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio State Highway Patrol providing extra security for JD Vance following shooting at Trump rally
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is providing security for U.S. Senator and top vice president contender J.D. Vance after former President Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attempt Saturday. Gov. Mike DeWine “approved” a request for security Saturday at 6:40 p.m., according to the governor’s spokesperson, Dan Tierney. Vance lives in the Cincinnati area, so […] The post Ohio State Highway Patrol providing extra security for JD Vance following shooting at Trump rally appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Democrats unify behind U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown amid uncertainty at the top of the ticket
In a couple weeks Kemba Live will host Taking Back Sunday in Columbus’ Arena District. But on Saturday morning, the concrete dance floor was lined with folding chairs and Democrats from around Ohio instead of elder millennials reliving past glories. The Ohio Democratic Party billed the gathering as a family reunion, pairing official business like […] The post Ohio Democrats unify behind U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown amid uncertainty at the top of the ticket appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Affidavits seek to spell out hardships from Ohio’s 24-hour abortion waiting period
Double the costs, double the travel, double the child care. Those were the stories of some who struggled to receive abortion care because of Ohio’s 24-hour waiting period and two-visit mandates, according to a new court brief in a lawsuit attempting to eliminate the regulations. The Ohio Women’s Alliance submitted a “friends of the court” […] The post Affidavits seek to spell out hardships from Ohio’s 24-hour abortion waiting period appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits
A second major consulting group has quit working with Ohio’s controversy-ridden retired teachers’ pension fund, another blow to the already chaotic system. Anxiety is high at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). STRS is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of both a public corruption scheme and mishandling of funds. This all […] The post Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
How can we improve housing affordability in Ohio?
Last week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio reported that a full-time worker needs to make nearly $21 an hour in Ohio to afford a two-bedroom apartment. Housing affordability is a growing concern in Ohio. According to Apartment List, the average apartment price has grown from […] The post How can we improve housing affordability in Ohio? appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump taken off stage at Butler rally after possible gunshots heard
BUTLER — Shortly after former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Butler at 6 p.m., several loud pops could be heard, and Trump was whisked off the stage. Multiple reports suggested the noises were gunshots, and video from the incident appeared to show Trump reacting to something hitting his ear. The event […] The post Trump taken off stage at Butler rally after possible gunshots heard appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House Speaker cites unproven Ohio evidence in support of new proof-of-citizenship voting bill
This week the U.S. House approved the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act, which contemplates dramatic changes to the way Americans register to vote and cast their ballots. The measure is a priority for House Speaker Mike Johnson, and he invoked dubious reports of noncitizens on Ohio’s voter rolls in a white paper backing […] The post U.S. House Speaker cites unproven Ohio evidence in support of new proof-of-citizenship voting bill appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Black women are paid less and experience higher maternal mortality rates, according to report
At the intersection of racism and gender inequality, Black Ohio women are most likely to be harmed by systems that are currently in place, according to a new report. Policy Matters of Ohio recently released a report called ‘Black women can thrive in Ohio’ that demonstrates how low pay, limited health care and the criminal […] The post Black women are paid less and experience higher maternal mortality rates, according to report appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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