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Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance says giving Russian assets to Ukraine is a bad idea. Is it?
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up series of high-pressure votes on foreign aid in support of Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Within his caucus, aid for Ukraine has prompted so much opposition among far-right members it threatens his speakership. Alongside the aid measures, though, the speaker is advancing a new sanctions proposal that is […] The post Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance says giving Russian assets to Ukraine is a bad idea. Is it? appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Bill to rid Ohio of spousal rape exception receives support in state Senate
This story mentions rape and sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673. Survivors of sexual assault perpetrated by their spouses had a simple request for the Ohio Legislature with regard to a loophole in state law that keeps their spouses from being held accountable. “Please […] The post Bill to rid Ohio of spousal rape exception receives support in state Senate appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Mother of Aisha Fraser calls for domestic violence protections in rare interview
Lawmakers have once again introduced ‘Aisha’s Law,’ legislation to provide more protections for victims and survivors of domestic violence. In her first interview since her daughter’s death, Aisha’s mother is urging its passage. “She just had that loving personality and always thought on the positive side,” Millicent Fraser said, reminiscing with photos. “She was a […] The post Mother of Aisha Fraser calls for domestic violence protections in rare interview appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
New bill furthers Ohio laws that ban abortion funding, could take local government funds
A Republican bill recently introduced in the Ohio Legislature seeks a prohibition of state funding for abortion-related services, for which similar statutes and regulations already exist. State Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania, brought forth House Bill 475 last week. The bill would “prohibit state funds from being given to any entity that supports, promotes, or provides […] The post New bill furthers Ohio laws that ban abortion funding, could take local government funds appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio housing report shows crisis, bipartisan group of lawmakers propose solutions
A new statewide report released by the Ohio Senate shows the state’s housing crisis is continuing to get worse, so lawmakers are proposing nearly two dozen recommendations on how to alleviate stress and combat the shortage of affordable units. The stress is something Clevelander Alex Irizarry knows well. “As soon as you try to find something that […] The post Ohio housing report shows crisis, bipartisan group of lawmakers propose solutions appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Smart policies needed to unlock the potential to close the digital divide in Ohio and America
Our country is just beginning to reap the positive effects of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed under President Joe Biden. The law has the power to uplift communities in many ways, but as the former president of the Fremont NAACP Unit, what I value most about it is the significant investment in broadband expansion. […] The post Smart policies needed to unlock the potential to close the digital divide in Ohio and America appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House speaker gains Dem backing for foreign aid plan, as far-right Republicans seethe
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Thursday began coalescing behind Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to provide assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan through a series of three bills, though far-right members of his own party grew increasingly frustrated with the Louisianan’s bipartisan streak. Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is leading an effort […] The post U.S. House speaker gains Dem backing for foreign aid plan, as far-right Republicans seethe appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House tries anew to force sale or ban for TikTok, a ‘spy balloon in your phone’
WASHINGTON — U.S. House leadership has packaged more than a dozen bipartisan bills into a so-called “sidecar” agreement meant to attract isolationist lawmakers’ support for long-stalled foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The wide-ranging catchall, introduced as the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, would force the split of the hugely popular app TikTok from its Chinese […] The post U.S. House tries anew to force sale or ban for TikTok, a ‘spy balloon in your phone’ appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Border security bill fails to lift U.S. House conservatives’ block of foreign aid package
WASHINGTON — The border security bill U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson offered to conservatives to win support for a major foreign aid package had not broken a blockade of the package by hard-right members late Thursday. The border security bill is nearly identical to a border security bill, H.R. 2, the House passed last year on a party-line vote […] The post Border security bill fails to lift U.S. House conservatives’ block of foreign aid package appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
National privacy standard eyed by Congress for data harvested by big tech companies
If you are having thoughts of suicide, contact 988. For resources regarding eating disorders, visit nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/. WASHINGTON — U.S. House members tasked with addressing what happens to loads of user data collected by big tech companies see a “long overdue” opportunity for a national privacy standard, particularly for children and teens. Lawmakers on a subpanel of […] The post National privacy standard eyed by Congress for data harvested by big tech companies appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Full jury selected in Trump’s criminal trial on hush-money charges
The New York state court trying former President Donald Trump on criminal charges empaneled a full 12-person jury on the third day of the trial Thursday, according to reports. The trial approached the end of its first phase Thursday afternoon as one of six alternate jurors was also selected. Selection of more alternates will continue Friday. […] The post Full jury selected in Trump’s criminal trial on hush-money charges appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Politicians’ talk of a border ‘invasion’ is speech that experts say has gotten people killed
EL PASO, TEXAS — In this border city, the word “invasion” is particularly fraught. Former President Donald Trump has long used it to characterize the flow of migrants to the southwestern border, recent surges of which have severely taxed the resources of the United States and Mexico. Recently, Trump also has called undocumented immigrants “not human” […] The post Politicians’ talk of a border ‘invasion’ is speech that experts say has gotten people killed appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio House holds first hearing for new nitrogen gas death penalty method
House lawmakers have begun hearings on a controversial new execution method known as nitrogen hypoxia. The protocol, used in Alabama for the first time recently, subjects a prisoner to a high concentration of nitrogen which causes them to eventually suffocate. Right now, four states explicitly allow nitrogen hypoxia and four other allow for “lethal gas” […] The post Ohio House holds first hearing for new nitrogen gas death penalty method appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Supreme Court rules state database death records aren’t open to public
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the names and addresses in death record databases maintained by state and local departments are not subject to open records law. A 5-2 court majority found that the state’s Public Records Act “does not require public offices to release records when release is ‘prohibited by state or federal […] The post Ohio Supreme Court rules state database death records aren’t open to public appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
The petty political theatrics Ohio Republicans are playing about Biden being on the ballot
Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines: Will President Joe Biden appear on the Ohio ballot? Biden may miss the Ohio ballot deadline! Biden could be left off the ballot in Ohio! What’s really going on here? For all the splashy headlines, it’s pretty inane. Basically, Ohio’s election law requires presidential candidates be certified in conventions at […] The post The petty political theatrics Ohio Republicans are playing about Biden being on the ballot appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House GOP rolls out aid for Ukraine, Israel; votes planned on TikTok, border security
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans unveiled three bills Wednesday that would provide $95 billion overall in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, instead of voting on a similar bipartisan Senate-approved package that’s been waiting around for months. The Ukraine bill would provide $60.84 billion, the Israel bill would appropriate $26.38 billion and the Indo-Pacific bill […] The post U.S. House GOP rolls out aid for Ukraine, Israel; votes planned on TikTok, border security appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Democrat-controlled chamber voted, 51-49 along party lines, to adjourn the impeachment trial after finding that the impeachment articles accusing Mayorkas of not complying with federal immigration law and breaching the public trust did not rise to the […] The post Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
DeWine says Randazzo’s ties to First Energy were well known, but the evidence of this is lacking
The office of Gov. Mike DeWine has for months been saying that connections between the guy he picked to be the state’s top regulator and a utility at the center of an epic bribery scandal were well known around Capitol Square when DeWine nominated him in January 2019. If the relationship were common knowledge, it […] The post DeWine says Randazzo’s ties to First Energy were well known, but the evidence of this is lacking appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio House bill would streamline voter registration for in-state movers
Think back to the last time you moved. From making sure the power is on at your new place to figuring out to clean up those scuffmarks from moving the mattress down the stairs, the to-do list is long. Updating your voter registration was probably down near the bottom, if it made the list at […] The post Ohio House bill would streamline voter registration for in-state movers appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to fight ‘squatters’ taking over homes
Ohio lawmakers are trying to protect homeowners from “squatters,” people trying to claim rights over someone else’s residence. However, housing advocates worry that the proposed legislation will have unintended consequences that could hurt individuals facing homelessness. In the state, property owners have to serve squatters eviction notices and then take them to court to kick […] The post Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to fight ‘squatters’ taking over homes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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