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Remembering a group of founding mothers
As with other historically disempowered groups, women tend to get short shrift in history. Observances such as Women’s History Month (which is taking place right now) are intended as a remedy. A few months ago, I came across a chapter of that history in my own ancestry that certainly seems worthy of more attention. It […] The post Remembering a group of founding mothers appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
After two months of primaries and caucuses, Biden, Trump clinch their nominations
The rematch is set. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ nominations for president by winning state primaries Tuesday, setting up the same choice voters saw in the 2020 election. Both candidates are unpopular with the general electorate, but neither faced serious hurdles to their nominations in the states that have […] The post After two months of primaries and caucuses, Biden, Trump clinch their nominations appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent
WASHINGTON — Citing major national security concerns, the U.S. House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that effectively bans TikTok unless the company splits from its Chinese owner ByteDance. The 352-65 vote occurred just a week after lawmakers introduced the bipartisan proposal and days after the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously advanced the legislation, […] The post U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Business owners, union leader urge U.S. Senate to move ahead soon on stalled tax package
WASHINGTON — Business owners, CEOs and a steelworkers’ union official urged lawmakers Tuesday to quickly pass a tax policy bill that has been stalled in the U.S. Senate since the end of January. The witnesses invited to testify on manufacturing taxation before the Senate Committee on Finance told the panel that the proposal, which includes […] The post Business owners, union leader urge U.S. Senate to move ahead soon on stalled tax package appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
AI disinformation, threats to poll workers top U.S. Senate panel list of election worries
WASHINGTON — Senators on the U.S. Senate Rules Committee expressed concerns Tuesday that poll workers may need protection and that artificial intelligence could interfere in the fall elections. Leading members of the committee said AI has already been used to promote disinformation that has interfered with elections, while elections workers have for years experienced intimidation. […] The post AI disinformation, threats to poll workers top U.S. Senate panel list of election worries appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio’s Primary Election: Previewing congressional primary races in OH-2, OH-6 and OH-9
Ohio’s congressional primary races will be decided next week to set the stage for the upcoming general election. The race up in Northwest Ohio has garnered national attention. A crowded field of candidates are competing for Ohio’s second congressional district. And it’s a battle of political newcomers and elected officials in Ohio’s sixth congressional district. […] The post Ohio’s Primary Election: Previewing congressional primary races in OH-2, OH-6 and OH-9 appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
If the presidential slate is set, will Ohio’s GOP voters still show up for the U.S. Senate primary?
In a week, Ohio voters will cast their ballots in the state’s presidential primary. Outside a catastrophic event, though, there’s no doubt which candidates will represent their parties come November. Democrat Joe Biden doesn’t face a credible challenger and Republican Donald Trump will likely sew up the nomination this week. For races down the ticket […] The post If the presidential slate is set, will Ohio’s GOP voters still show up for the U.S. Senate primary? appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
‘They’re all in.’ Athens mayor represents Ohio on Ukraine sister-city trip
There’s a good chance Southeast Ohio pawpaws are now growing in a small garden in Ukraine. That’s thanks to Athens mayor Steve Patterson, who brought some of PawPaw Festival founder Chris Chmiel’s stash on a trip to get to know the city of Ostroh, a city similar in many ways to Athens with its small-town […] The post ‘They’re all in.’ Athens mayor represents Ohio on Ukraine sister-city trip appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
The power of public knowledge: Why sunshine and transparency in Ohio government are critical
In 1822, James Madison wrote to his friend W. T. Barry about efforts in Kentucky to set up a system of public education. Madison, known in his lifetime as the “Father of the Constitution,” said the liberal appropriations for public education approved by the Kentucky legislature could not be too much applauded: “A popular Government, […] The post The power of public knowledge: Why sunshine and transparency in Ohio government are critical appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
GOP U.S. Sen. Lankford of Oklahoma blocks bill expanding IVF for vets, service members
WASHINGTON — Washington state Democratic Sen. Patty Murray tried to pass a bill Tuesday that would expand access to in vitro fertilization for military service members and veterans, but Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford raised an objection and prevented the legislation from moving forward. “The recent chaos in Alabama caused by far-right ideology put a […] The post GOP U.S. Sen. Lankford of Oklahoma blocks bill expanding IVF for vets, service members appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Former special counsel in Biden classified documents probe attacked by both sides in hearing
Former U.S. Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur on Tuesday defended from both Republican and Democratic critics on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee his conclusion that President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents likely broke federal law but was not worthy of prosecution. Few new facts emerged from the acrimonious five-hour hearing. But Hur’s conclusions […] The post Former special counsel in Biden classified documents probe attacked by both sides in hearing appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
White House budget director says Biden plan would ‘give working families a shot’
WASHINGTON — White House budget director Shalanda Young pressed senators Tuesday to pass legislation implementing core elements of President Joe Biden’s latest budget request, saying it would boost the economy and programs that help working Americans. Young told the Senate Budget Committee during a two-hour hearing the tax, spending and economic policies in the proposal […] The post White House budget director says Biden plan would ‘give working families a shot’ appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine endorses Matt Dolan for U.S. Senate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is supporting Northeast Ohio state Sen. Matt Dolan in the Ohio Republican U.S. Senate primary race, he announced in a surprise endorsement. “We believe this proven conservative is the strongest candidate to beat Sherrod Brown in the fall,” the governor and First Lady Fran DeWine wrote in a letter to Ohioans […] The post Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine endorses Matt Dolan for U.S. Senate appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Big loans, outside spending stand out in final campaign reports ahead of Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary
Next Tuesday is Election Day in Ohio, and the final batch of campaign finance reports sets the stage for what could be close race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination. Entrepreneur Bernie Moreno has seen a burst in fundraising from individuals since picking up former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. But the campaign finance picture gets […] The post Big loans, outside spending stand out in final campaign reports ahead of Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Analysis: How Ohio GOP infighting is causing messy primaries, but the speaker could keep the gavel
Just a few seat losses in the bitter battle between Ohio House incumbents and candidates vying to kick them out of their jobs could make the state significantly more conservative, a WEWS/OCJ analysis found. Despite being Republican-controlled now, the state could move much further right under a new speaker. Millions of dollars have poured into […] The post Analysis: How Ohio GOP infighting is causing messy primaries, but the speaker could keep the gavel appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Gerrymandered Ohio Statehouse Republicans look to dismantle 111 years of open primaries
When Ohioans vote in the 2024 presidential primary next week, they’ll follow the same protocol that’s been in place for over a century. They’ll be asked whether they want a Republican or Democratic ballot and vote their conscience on the respective candidates and issues. For some 111 years, Ohio’s open primary has given all voters, […] The post Gerrymandered Ohio Statehouse Republicans look to dismantle 111 years of open primaries appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Both of these women needed to end their pregnancies. Only one got to do it on her terms.
Jennifer Vollstedt and Ariel Cavanaugh-Okhah have never met, but they are connected by fatal chromosomal abnormalities that affected their wanted pregnancies, and the stress and heartbreak that comes with it. Their experiences of needing to terminate their pregnancies were quite different. One took place before the Dobbs ruling overturned Roe and the federal right to […] The post Both of these women needed to end their pregnancies. Only one got to do it on her terms. appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Biden calls for expanded child tax credit, taxes on wealthy in $7.3 trillion budget plan
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden released his budget request for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, calling on Congress to stick to the spending agreement brokered last year and to revamp tax laws so that the “wealthy pay their fair share.” The $7.266 trillion budget request doesn’t actually spend any money since Congress controls the power […] The post Biden calls for expanded child tax credit, taxes on wealthy in $7.3 trillion budget plan appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Five major takeaways from the Biden budget request
President Joe Biden’s budget request for fiscal 2025 would continue several administration goals to lower costs for most families while raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations, spend on climate initiatives, and provide aid to U.S. partners abroad. The $7.266 trillion budget request that calls for expanding the child tax credit, funding overseas partners and increasing taxes on […] The post Five major takeaways from the Biden budget request appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stands behind aide while she stays mum about bribery scandal
Gov. Mike DeWine continues to praise and support an aide who he said knew about a $4.3 million payoff by FirstEnergy to DeWine’s pick to lead the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio — the entity that decides how much FirstEnergy can charge customers. The aide knew about the payment, but didn’t tell DeWine until the […] The post Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stands behind aide while she stays mum about bribery scandal appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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