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Ohioans testify against Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed rules for transgender health care
Fourteen people testified against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed administrative rules for transgender health care during a public hearing Monday morning. The proposed rules would affect the care transgender youth would receive in hospitals and would also require medical providers to collect data on transgender health care — both adults and youth. “It’s two very […] The post Ohioans testify against Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed rules for transgender health care appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Moreno supporters share fears, conspiracies, and hopes in rally before Ohio primary
“Do you want to go back to the Romney, Bush, Cheney, Kasich, DeWine, Portman party?” was the question Ohio Republican U.S. Senate primary candidate Bernie Moreno asked as he stood before a crowd of supporters on March 17. They were gathered at the Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center in Milford, Ohio, packed together to […] The post Moreno supporters share fears, conspiracies, and hopes in rally before Ohio primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Northeast Ohio voter turnout 50% lower than past presidential primaries
Early voting numbers are still being calculated, but the primary has significantly lower turnout than in previous presidential election years. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections believes it is because of uncompetitive primaries for the nation’s leader. WEWS/OCJ Statehouse reporter Morgan Trau did her annual analysis on the early voting data that is being reported […] The post Northeast Ohio voter turnout 50% lower than past presidential primaries appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Honorable Republicans who tell the truth about Trump have become an endangered species
Every time Orange Julius breezes into town to entertain his delirious fandom of red hats (pumped up on the Village People and right wing propaganda) there should be a prominent sign in the background that reads, “The Emperor has no clothes.” At least one truthteller in a sea of madness. That was missing in Dayton […] The post Honorable Republicans who tell the truth about Trump have become an endangered species appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Donald Trump makes last minute push for Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary
A couple thousand Ohio voters spent a blustery Saturday on a Dayton tarmac waiting to see Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In front of bleachers done up with bunting, Trump promised the largest “deportation operation in American history” and compared immigrants to animals. He warned reelecting Joe Biden could be the last election in the […] The post Donald Trump makes last minute push for Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
2024 election will shape the future of the Ohio Supreme Court as it faces some critical issues
The Ohio Supreme Court could see significant changes if Republicans on the ballot take two seats in November currently held by incumbent Democrats. Meanwhile, two Democrats are facing off in the primary Tuesday for the nomination to run for a third seat up this year. The 2024 election holds not only potential changes to congressional […] The post 2024 election will shape the future of the Ohio Supreme Court as it faces some critical issues appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
A look at the Ohio House candidates in a contentious Cuyahoga County Democratic primary
The most contentious primary race in Cuyahoga County has two candidates facing off against incumbent state Rep. Elliot Forhan, a lawmaker who has faced controversy after Democratic leadership issued a 19-page memo about “abusive behavior.” He has denied all of it. House District 21 represents a portion of the East side suburbs and part of […] The post A look at the Ohio House candidates in a contentious Cuyahoga County Democratic primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial
By Matthew Sturchio, Colorado State University As societies look for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change, large-scale solar power is playing a central role. Climate scientists view it as the tool with the greatest potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. In the U.S., the Department of Energy predicts that […] The post Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
SCOTUS to hear case alleging federal government bullied social media into censoring content
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday morning in a potentially landmark case involving the federal government’s efforts to encourage social media companies to remove misinformation from their platforms. The lawsuit was filed in 2022 by attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana. It alleges the federal government colluded with social media companies such as […] The post SCOTUS to hear case alleging federal government bullied social media into censoring content appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Democrats push bills related to contraception access following Alabama IVF ruling
Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in 40 legislatures across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. It can be hard to monitor them all, so States Newsroom’s Reproductive Rights Today team tracks certain bills that could become law in their respective states in a biweekly legislative roundup. Depending […] The post Democrats push bills related to contraception access following Alabama IVF ruling appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio study finds disproportionate rates of school discipline
Researchers studying school discipline in Ohio found “exclusionary school disciplinary measures,” that disproportionately impacted students of color, along with disabled and lower income children. Children’s Defense Fund Ohio released a 2024 “state of school discipline in Ohio” report, analyzing measures like out-of-school suspensions and expulsions, saying the practices “have been identified as factors contributing to […] The post Ohio study finds disproportionate rates of school discipline appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
What the money race looks like ahead of Ohio’s most competitive Congressional primaries
On Tuesday, Ohio voters will decide on the nominees for November’s election. The top of the ticket is already set — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump picked up enough delegates this week to secure their respective nominations. On the Republican side, at least, the U.S. Senate race remains a toss-up between three […] The post What the money race looks like ahead of Ohio’s most competitive Congressional primaries appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Planned Parenthood affiliates train abortion doulas to reduce stress for patients
A 39-year-old single mother of two got up extra early on a recent Wednesday morning, hoping to be one of the first outside the Planned Parenthood clinic near Phoenix, Arizona. The upside of not telling anyone about her abortion was that she wasn’t going to have to explain herself. The downside was that she couldn’t […] The post Planned Parenthood affiliates train abortion doulas to reduce stress for patients appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
More for them, less for us: Corporate tax dodging and CEO pay are out of control
In his State of the Union address, President Biden called out “massive executive pay” and vowed to “make big corporations and the very wealthy finally pay their share” of taxes. Corporate tax dodging and CEO pay have gotten so out of control that many major U.S. companies are paying their top executives more than they’re […] The post More for them, less for us: Corporate tax dodging and CEO pay are out of control appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Schumer levels heavy criticism at Israel on U.S. Senate floor, calls for elections there
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged an overhaul of both Israeli and Palestinian Authority leadership and said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “has lost his way,” in strong and lengthy comments delivered on the U.S. Senate floor Thursday morning. The New York Democrat — the highest-ranking Jewish member in Congress — called for […] The post Schumer levels heavy criticism at Israel on U.S. Senate floor, calls for elections there appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Biden says it’s ‘vital’ for U.S. Steel to remain owned and operated by Americans
U.S. Steel should remain a domestically owned and operated company, President Joe Biden said Thursday, implicitly rejecting an attempt by the Japanese company Nippon Steel to buy the iconic U.S. manufacturer. Biden issued a brief written statement Thursday morning that did not name Nippon, which announced a deal in December to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel. […] The post Biden says it’s ‘vital’ for U.S. Steel to remain owned and operated by Americans appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
New scorecard rates nation’s grid managers on connecting renewables
Across the country, electric demand is growing and could explode if green goals like electrifying home heating, industry and transportation come to fruition. At the same time, many states, utilities and businesses have pledged to decarbonize, helping push older coal and gas power plants that have struggled to stay economically competitive into retirement. Yet in the queues run by the organizations […] The post New scorecard rates nation’s grid managers on connecting renewables appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Former Ohio teacher, State Board of Ed member sees literacy as ‘key civil rights issue’
Christina Collins’ journey to become an educator started when she helped her grandfather read his mail. He had dropped out in middle school, and had trouble with reading and understanding words, even ones specifically written for him. Collins’ dad and brother both struggled in school as well, and it was through their struggles that she […] The post Former Ohio teacher, State Board of Ed member sees literacy as ‘key civil rights issue’ appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
The Israel/Hamas war has ignited harassment on the Ohio State campus
The Israel/Hamas war has ignited harassment and intimidation on the Ohio State campus against both pro-Palestinian and Jewish students, but pro-Palestinian students say administrators have downplayed or ignored their safety concerns while also blocking the vote on a student government initiative demanding the university divest from companies doing business with Israel. Members of OSU’s chapter […] The post The Israel/Hamas war has ignited harassment on the Ohio State campus appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
HB 6 updates: Emails reveal what Ohio utility execs thought about money-losing coal plants
“Holy mackerel,” wrote John Swez, Duke Energy’s director for generation dispatch, in a recently released company email about losses from the old coal plants subsidized by House Bill 6, Ohio’s coal and nuclear bailout law. Critics say that and other emails show utilities knew the coal plants were run in a way that increased their […] The post HB 6 updates: Emails reveal what Ohio utility execs thought about money-losing coal plants appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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