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Procter and Gamble descendant proposes bill to stop the type of animal testing P&G has done
A descendant of the founders of Procter and Gamble, a multi-billion dollar consumer goods company, is proposing legislation in the Ohio House to stop cosmetics testing on animals. P&G, although saying they are mainly cruelty-free now, continues experimenting on animals. Plenty of makeup is tested on animals like rodents — and dogs and cats — […] The post Procter and Gamble descendant proposes bill to stop the type of animal testing P&G has done appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential but Medicare generally doesn’t cover it
By Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo and Ira Lamster, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was famous for his work as an innovative pediatric surgeon and the attention he paid […] The post Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential but Medicare generally doesn’t cover it appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limits
The U.S. House approved four bills focused on natural resources and land management Tuesday, promoting a Republican message of dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s approach to conservation. The four bills would force the withdrawal of a recent Bureau of Land Management rule that would allow leases for conservation, remove mining restrictions near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, […] The post U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limits appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Parents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds
WASHINGTON — Families gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Tuesday to “make a fuss for babies,” who they believe are being left behind by lawmakers who direct only a fraction of U.S. resources to young children. Parents and kids representing 50 states and the District of Columbia convened for the eighth annual “Strolling Thunder.” Moms and […] The post Parents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote next week on ousting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. House Republicans, aggrieved by Speaker Mike Johnson’s bipartisanship amid divided government, said Wednesday they plan to force a vote next week on removing him from the leadership office — despite the extremely long odds of success. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie held a press conference just […] The post Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote next week on ousting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations
The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and highly regulated drugs, the Department of Justice said Tuesday night. The Drug Enforcement Administration will propose moving the drug from a Schedule I substance, which also includes heroin and methamphetamine, to Schedule III, which is the category for regulated-but-legal drugs […] The post Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
As deadline for reform measure nears, advocates look to future of Ohio redistricting
Signature collection continues for an anti-gerrymandering ballot measure in Ohio that would replace politicians on the redistricting commission with citizens. As the July deadline approaches, supporters are pointing to a new study showing how uncompetitive Statehouse races are. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU’s law school analyzed Ohio’s current maps alongside the results of […] The post As deadline for reform measure nears, advocates look to future of Ohio redistricting appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Bathroom bill and parents’ bill of rights see recent movement in the Ohio Statehouse
Two anti-transgender bills have recently been moving through the Ohio legislature. House Bill 8 would force educators to out a student’s sexuality to their parents, require public schools to inform parents about sexuality content materials ahead of time and give them the option to request alternative instructions. The bill passed in the House over the […] The post Bathroom bill and parents’ bill of rights see recent movement in the Ohio Statehouse appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio bill would limit the ability of employers to punish employees for not taking vaccines
A proposed Ohio House Bill would restrict the ability of an employer to punish employees for not taking vaccines, or other medical treatments. The sponsors of the bill laid out their case during the bill’s first hearing earlier this month. Ohio House Bill 319, also known as the “Conscientious Right to Refuse Act,” restricts was […] The post Ohio bill would limit the ability of employers to punish employees for not taking vaccines appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
There is nothing automatic about automatic criminal record relief
Views expressed are our own, and do not represent the views of The Ohio State University or the Moritz College of Law. For more information on Ohio record relief options, please visit our website. In November 2023, Ohio voted to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use. Like other states that have taken similar steps, the Ohio […] The post There is nothing automatic about automatic criminal record relief appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump says he’d use police, National Guard and possibly the military to expel immigrants
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump in his second term would carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants by utilizing local law enforcement, the National Guard and potentially the U.S. military, according to a lengthy interview he conducted with Time magazine. “When we talk military, generally speaking, I talk National Guard,” the presumptive 2024 GOP […] The post Trump says he’d use police, National Guard and possibly the military to expel immigrants appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House speaker leading congressional push to curb campus protests over Gaza
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson argued Tuesday protests on college campuses calling for a ceasefire in Gaza have crossed the line and represent a threat to Jewish students — one day before lawmakers in that chamber are set to vote on a bipartisan bill that would define antisemitism for the Department of Education. […] The post U.S. House speaker leading congressional push to curb campus protests over Gaza appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Yellen touts success of IRS pilot program that allowed direct free filing of tax returns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Internal Revenue Service saw a successful tax filing season, providing high levels of customer service, enforcing collection from the wealthy and launching a free filing option for taxpayers, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told tax writers on Capitol Hill Tuesday. The agency “met or exceeded” goals for the filing season and “successfully” […] The post Yellen touts success of IRS pilot program that allowed direct free filing of tax returns appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America. MADISON, Wis. — The Starts […] The post On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democratic Leaders on Tuesday killed efforts by a small group of far-right House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership post. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released a joint statement saying their members would vote against efforts to oust […] The post U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal
Key members of Congress announced an agreement Monday on a $105 billion bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years ahead of a May 10 deadline. The 1,000-page bill would raise hiring targets for air traffic control and would codify in law a rule the Biden administration introduced this month requiring airlines to offer refunds for canceled […] The post Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump leaves door open to banning medication abortion nationwide
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is planning to release more details in the weeks ahead about how his administration would regulate access to medication abortion, according to comments he made during a lengthy interview with Time magazine published Tuesday. Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president, said that he has “strong views” about access to […] The post Trump leaves door open to banning medication abortion nationwide appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial
Former President Donald Trump defied a gag order in his New York state hush-money trial by posting attacks on likely witnesses on his social media platform and campaign website, the judge in the case ruled Tuesday. Judge Juan M. Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for nine violations of an order barring him from making public statements about “reasonably […] The post Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
After losing a daughter, Smith family pushes for Ohio nurse staffing legislation
This story deals with suicide. If you need help, you can call 988 to speak with a trained listener, or visit 988lifeline.org for crisis chat services and more information. Tristin Kate Smith knew she wanted to be a nurse in high school. She enrolled in a state tested nurse aide, or STNA, program and was […] The post After losing a daughter, Smith family pushes for Ohio nurse staffing legislation appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio State researchers find link between job loss and drug deaths in Black Americans
A new study by researchers at Ohio State University connected unemployment with increases in drug deaths for Black workers, and showed job growth had “a stronger protective effect” against overdose deaths. The study, published in the most recent edition of the American Journal of Public Health, discussed how a focus on keeping Black Americans in […] The post Ohio State researchers find link between job loss and drug deaths in Black Americans appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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