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Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in congressional history
Marcy Kaptur lives and breathes Toledo. The 77-year-old has represented Ohio’s 9th congressional district (which includes her hometown) since 1983 — making her the longest-serving woman in congressional history. “We eased into it,” she said with a smile in her Toledo office. “It’s quite an honor. The years have gone so fast. We’ve been so […] The post Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in congressional history appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Decision by liberals on Ohio Supreme Court allows for warning shots to be fired in self-defense
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that firing warning shots can be considered “self-defense,” giving a win to gun rights advocates. But the Second Amendment supporters were surprised to learn that the decision was made by three liberal justices and one conservative. During an altercation at a gas station in 2021, Tyler Wilson fired a […] The post Decision by liberals on Ohio Supreme Court allows for warning shots to be fired in self-defense appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Lead from old paint and pipes is still a harmful and deadly hazard in millions of US homes
By Aaron Specht, Purdue University Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such as neurological damage, organ failure and death. Widely used in products such as paint and gasoline until the late 1970s, lead continues to contaminate environments and harm the health of people around the world. The World Health Organization estimates […] The post Lead from old paint and pipes is still a harmful and deadly hazard in millions of US homes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Biden warns ‘freedom and democracy are under attack’ in fierce State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — In remarks pivotal to his reelection this fall, President Joe Biden in his State of the Union address Thursday night portrayed himself as the defender of democracy, touted the bipartisan deals he’s brokered during his first term in office and appealed to Congress to support Ukraine in its battle against the Russian invasion. […] The post Biden warns ‘freedom and democracy are under attack’ in fierce State of the Union address appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
At least seven Ohio universities are reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court ruling
At least seven Ohio public universities are reviewing scholarships in the wake of comments Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost made about race-based scholarships after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions. Cleveland State University, Kent State University, the University of Akron, the University of Toledo and Youngstown State University all said they are in the […] The post At least seven Ohio universities are reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court ruling appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Dysfunction in Congress putting the brakes on Ohio lawmakers’ attempts at improving rail safety
Ohio lawmakers continue trying to work across the aisle to get some kind of railroad safety reform passed after the East Palestine train derailment last year, but their efforts are in vain since members of Congress — whose political drama is making them unable to do most anything — have power over the trains. But […] The post Dysfunction in Congress putting the brakes on Ohio lawmakers’ attempts at improving rail safety appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Supreme Court sends OSU COVID-19 case back to appeals court
An Ohio State University student who asked for a refund of fees after the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted in-person instruction will have to wait a bit longer for a resolution. A split 4-3 Ohio Supreme Court declined to rule on whether Ohio State could face liability or enjoys immunity, and returned the case to an appeals […] The post Ohio Supreme Court sends OSU COVID-19 case back to appeals court appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
I watched Hungary’s democracy dissolve into authoritarianism and see parallels in Trumpism
Hungarian leader and strongman Viktor Orbán, who presided over the radical decline of democracy in his country, is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump, now the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on March 8, 2024. Orbán has been Hungary’s prime minister since 2010. Under his leadership, the country became the […] The post I watched Hungary’s democracy dissolve into authoritarianism and see parallels in Trumpism appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Know what an APR margin is? If you have credit card, it’s likely driving up your interest rate
You’ve probably heard of junk fees, as well as credit card late fees – the onerous banking fees you may incur as a credit card consumer. But there’s a lesser-known factor that could be driving up your credit card costs and placing your household at risk of further debt, as total U.S.credit card balances now […] The post Know what an APR margin is? If you have credit card, it’s likely driving up your interest rate appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio legislative leaders brush off concerns over Alabama IVF ruling’s impacts
After an Alabama Supreme Court decision that ruled frozen embryos housed outside of a human body were still considered children, states across the country are debating the implications of such a decision. Ohio legislative leaders are saying bills that would ban IVF are not being considered, but one lawmaker who has introduced a “personhood” bill […] The post Ohio legislative leaders brush off concerns over Alabama IVF ruling’s impacts appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
NTSB Chair casts doubt on vent and burn strategy following East Palestine, Ohio train derailment
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy cast doubt Wednesday on the justification for a controlled burn following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio last year. She spoke before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Some committee members focused on the recent mid-air door plug accident on an Alaska Airlines flight, […] The post NTSB Chair casts doubt on vent and burn strategy following East Palestine, Ohio train derailment appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Early vote looks sluggish two weeks from Ohio’s primary election
Two weeks ago early voting began in Ohio’s primary election. In two weeks more, the election will be decided. So far, county officials report turnout has been steady, but the figures have been far from overwhelming. By the end of last week, just shy of 60,000 voters had cast a ballot in-person and another 37,000 […] The post Early vote looks sluggish two weeks from Ohio’s primary election appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio utility regulators’ decision disenfranchised apartment renters, consumer advocate says
Ohio’s public advocate for residential ratepayers wants the state’s high court to reverse a decision that blocked it from fully participating in a case it says adversely affected the rights of more than 1,000 people living in apartments. The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel was denied intervenor status in a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) case […] The post Ohio utility regulators’ decision disenfranchised apartment renters, consumer advocate says appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
High-quality child care is key to improving tomorrow’s workforce in Ohio
In a recent Cleveland.com article, Jeremy Pelzer reported that the Ohio Chamber of Commerce has been expressing public concerns about Ohio’s child care market. The general argument being made by Steve Stivers, president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, is that workers need child care options if they want to go to work. […] The post High-quality child care is key to improving tomorrow’s workforce in Ohio appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Biden to push for return of expanded child tax credit in State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — Top White House economic officials said Tuesday that President Joe Biden will announce how his administration is tackling economic issues — from the housing crisis to restoring the expansion of the child tax credit — during this week’s State of the Union address to Congress and the nation. “Providing more breathing room to […] The post Biden to push for return of expanded child tax credit in State of the Union speech appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
License suspensions could be costing Ohio a big chunk of its workforce
Suspending Ohioans' drivers licenses over debts just doesn't hurt those people. It also is likely taking a huge bite out of the state's workforce, according to a study released last week by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The post License suspensions could be costing Ohio a big chunk of its workforce appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio lawmakers want to increase fines in construction zones after 34 ODOT workers struck this year
A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers is trying to prevent construction worker deaths and injuries by increasing penalties for driving recklessly in work zones. Whether they are shoveling snow, repaving roads or fixing potholes, Department of Transportation workers have dangerous jobs. “It’s nerve-wracking to be out there, knowing that there are so many people driving […] The post Ohio lawmakers want to increase fines in construction zones after 34 ODOT workers struck this year appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases science of reading survey results
Starting next year, Ohio school districts and community schools will have to use core curriculum and instructional materials for English language arts and reading intervention programs from lists created by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as part of the state’s science of reading implementation. ODEW recently released their list for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through […] The post Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases science of reading survey results appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
The question facing Haley and other traditional Republicans who long for a return to “normal”
American presidential candidates have a predictable and understandable tendency to latch onto words and phrases they hope will resonate with voters. Some work. Most don’t. Non-incumbents often favor the word “change” or variations on the theme – as in Bill Clinton’s successful use of the “Courage to Change” slogan in 1992 and Barack Obama’s simple […] The post The question facing Haley and other traditional Republicans who long for a return to “normal” appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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