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Ohio Senate President seeks to avoid questioning in private school voucher lawsuit
The president of the Ohio Senate further explained in newly filed court documents why he believes he shouldn’t have to answer questions related to a court challenge of the state’s private school voucher program, as program challengers asked an appeals court to dismiss his arguments. Senate President Matt Huffman is appealing a decision by a […] The post Ohio Senate President seeks to avoid questioning in private school voucher lawsuit appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio county sees dueling studies on solar project payments, but only one disclosed its data
A property-tax alternative chosen by an Ohio county will likely give it more total financial benefits from a proposed solar project than the property tax option would, according to an independent academic analysis. The Ohio State University analysis undercuts recent claims by critics who have alleged the payments in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, plan […] The post Ohio county sees dueling studies on solar project payments, but only one disclosed its data appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio House Speaker supporting Larry Householder’s attorney in legislative race
The leader of the Ohio House is speaking at a campaign fundraiser for the attorney of ex-speaker, and now felon, Larry Householder. Scott Pullins is running to become a state representative after his client and friend was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for participating in the largest bribery scheme in state history. Pullins […] The post Ohio House Speaker supporting Larry Householder’s attorney in legislative race appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
National and Ohio Republicans desperately pretending they haven’t been attacking IVF
Don’t believe a word. The same extremists lining up to support a federal abortion ban, that would override hard-earned reproductive freedoms in states like Ohio, are now tripping all over themselves to profess their support for IVF and personal choice. Yeah right. The truth is freedom-killing MAGA Republicans were caught off guard after the Alabama […] The post National and Ohio Republicans desperately pretending they haven’t been attacking IVF appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
IVF patient vows to fight for access to treatment in Alabama following court ruling
Birmingham resident Hannah Miles has been trying to have a baby for more than three years, fighting obstacles like endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve and cancer treatment that affected her husband’s sperm. The couple is already nearly $40,000 into the in vitro fertilization process after one failed transfer into her uterus in January. Their last embryo […] The post IVF patient vows to fight for access to treatment in Alabama following court ruling appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Retracted studies the latest in a decadeslong abortion-science fight
Chris Adkins is worried. The Georgia pharmaceutical sciences professor who sparked an investigation into scientific studies that led to recent news-making retractions is worried about the “appropriate legal action” researchers have vaguely told media outlets they’re pursuing. But even more than being sued, Adkins is worried it might be too late to correct the scientific record about […] The post Retracted studies the latest in a decadeslong abortion-science fight appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Woes from Ohio Republican infighting continue as spending proposal stalls
Republicans in the Ohio Statehouse can’t stop their infighting, which in turn is putting community investment projects all over the state in jeopardy. Ohioans have been hopeful that proposals like the Cleveland land bridge, U.S. soccer stadium and a renovated airport would be accomplished under the House’s spending bill; the Senate has other plans. Getting […] The post Woes from Ohio Republican infighting continue as spending proposal stalls appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
In CPAC speech, Trump predicts ‘losing World War III’ if he is not elected
Former President Donald Trump painted a bleak picture Saturday of what would happen to the United States should voters reelect Joe Biden to the Oval Office in November. The front-runner in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, who made similar predictions ahead of the 2020 presidential election, told attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference — […] The post In CPAC speech, Trump predicts ‘losing World War III’ if he is not elected appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
More than 500 new Russia sanctions levied by White House after Navalny death
The Biden administration will impose a new round of economic sanctions targeting Russian fuel exports and military-industry imports, the Treasury Department announced Friday. Coming one week after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in the custody of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government and one day short of the two-year anniversary of the country’s invasion of […] The post More than 500 new Russia sanctions levied by White House after Navalny death appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Geauga County Judge Timothy Grendell, a former Ohio lawmaker, faces disciplinary charges
This story was produced in news partnership with the Geauga Maple Leaf. After multiple delays, Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell goes before Ohio’s Board of Professional Conduct Monday. He faces a total of four charges. Two of them have to do with custody cases that gained national attention, after Grendel threw […] The post Geauga County Judge Timothy Grendell, a former Ohio lawmaker, faces disciplinary charges appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Gov. and Senate pressure action on legal weed while House prioritizes law as passed by voters
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is trying to get marijuana enthusiasts weed as soon as possible — but the contentious fight between state lawmakers is preventing any movement, with House lawmakers prioritizing the law as it was passed by voters. “We’re definitely fielding a lot of calls at the dispensary level with just confusion,” said AJ […] The post Ohio Gov. and Senate pressure action on legal weed while House prioritizes law as passed by voters appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Gov. DeWine defends top advisor after indictment questions how much she knew about H.B. 6 scandal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is defending his top advisor after a criminal indictment alleges she knew about millions First Energy paid Sam Randazzo just before DeWine was about to select him as chair of the state’s top utility regulator. She helped vet the now-indicted former chair of the Public Utilities Commission after her family had […] The post Gov. DeWine defends top advisor after indictment questions how much she knew about H.B. 6 scandal appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
The first Black Ohio lawmaker was also the first Black author to write a history of Black Americans
On the first floor inside the limestone edifice of the Ohio Statehouse sits the George Washington Williams Memorial Room, adorned with two oil paintings and a large, bronze bust of Ohio’s first Black lawmaker: George Washington Williams, who served 1880-81, in Ohio’s 64th General Assembly. A soldier, Baptist minister, lawyer, politician, and journalist, Williams accomplished […] The post The first Black Ohio lawmaker was also the first Black author to write a history of Black Americans appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Atty Gen. Dave Yost and 38 other AGs call on Congress to crack down on pharmacy middlemen
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is helping to lead the vast majority of state attorneys general in calling on Congress to crack down on middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers. Yost and four other AGs led the effort that resulted in Tuesday’s letter to the leadership of the U.S. House and Senate. It says the […] The post Ohio Atty Gen. Dave Yost and 38 other AGs call on Congress to crack down on pharmacy middlemen appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
More than 48,600 18-year-olds are registered to vote in Ohio, a 35% increase from late August
Ohio has seen a recent spike in young voter registration. More than 48,600 18-year-olds are registered to vote in Ohio as of Jan. 6 — a 35% increase compared to late August, according to data analyzed by the Civics Center, a nonpartisan organization trying to increase voter registration. “What we typically see is that registration […] The post More than 48,600 18-year-olds are registered to vote in Ohio, a 35% increase from late August appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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