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Ohio teachers’ pension fund board member resigns amid controversy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A member of the chaotic teachers’ retirement pension fund board in Ohio has resigned amid the ongoing controversy — possibly changing power dynamics within the system. Steve Foreman, known as a “reformer,” stepped down as of last Friday, he told OCJ/WEWS. This tip came as a now-archived video meeting was obtained proving […] The post Ohio teachers’ pension fund board member resigns amid controversy appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
“Absurd and unnecessary,” Transgender Ohioans, allies react to House passage of bathroom ban bill
Transgender Ohioans and allies are outraged the Ohio House passed a bathroom ban bill at the 11th hour of a marathon session Wednesday night before going on summer break. The bill would require Ohio K-12 schools and universities to mandate that students only be able to use the bathroom or locker room that matches their […] The post “Absurd and unnecessary,” Transgender Ohioans, allies react to House passage of bathroom ban bill appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Concern for shortage of rural lawyers exposes Ohio’s disproportionate white male rule
Several weeks ago, State Rep. Brian Stewart lamented on social media that 75% of Ohio’s lawyers are concentrated in the six largest counties. For many Ohioans, that fact oozes with unfairness. It suggests that people in rural communities aren’t receiving adequate legal representation. Who wouldn’t sympathize, right? That is, until realizing that Stewart had just […] The post Concern for shortage of rural lawyers exposes Ohio’s disproportionate white male rule appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
2024 Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame inductees announced
STOW, Ohio — The Ohio Fair Managers Association inducted Bev Fisher, CFE, Mahoning County Fair; Candace Tripp, Marion County Fair; Cindy Woodman, Lake County Fair; Robert Buxton, Coshocton County Fair, and Dan Kimmett, Allen County Fair, into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on Jan. 7 in Columbus during the 99th annual Ohio Fairs Convention and Marketplace Tradeshow.
Cannabis, delta-8 changes won't draw Ohio lawmakers back to Columbus early
Ohio lawmakers gaveled in and out again Wednesday without sending anything that changes the state’s recreational cannabis laws to Gov. Mike DeWine. Members of the House shot down a late night effort by Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati), who was trying to propose floor amendments to an unrelated bill that would have changed licenses for Level 1 cultivators, created more stringent advertising and packaging regulations, and enacted a public smoking ban, according to legislative text.
DeWine cuts ribbon on residential facility
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine joined central Ohio mental health and community leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new residential facility in Columbus known as Melissa’s House. The home will provide a comfortable, supportive, and secure environment...
Ohio Farm Bureau, Lake Erie Advocates share differing views on nutrient run-off on farms
TOLEDO, Ohio — Lake Erie for farmers is the engine for growth, so keeping it clean is a priority. "Farmers will be the first to tell you they understand their part of the challenge," said Ty Higgins, senior director of communications for the Ohio Farm Bureau. "But more than any other group that's part of the challenge, farmers want to be part of the solution."
Ohio lawmakers OK bill to tackle hate, antisemitism, harassment on campuses.
Ohio House passed the CAMPUS Act to deal with intimidation at colleges. But controversial Senate Bill 83, which would have banned mandatory DEI training and made other changes to higher ed, is stalled. Cincinnati Enquirer. Amid campus protests and conservatives' dwindling faith in higher education, Ohio lawmakers are pushing for...
Street takeovers: Ohio lawmakers vote to crack down on dangerous stunt driving
Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to increase penalties for people found guilty of stunt driving, street takeovers and attempting to flee law enforcement. The bill targets irresponsible behavior associated with reckless driving. The practice, referred to as hooning, often involves drifting, donuts and wheelies in public spaces, with some occupants in unsafe areas in...
Rite Aid customers looking for new pharmacy following closures
WATERVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - Customers say they enjoy the convenience, location and employees at their local Rite Aid, but now, those customers tell 13 Action News that they have no choice but to leave. Earlier this month, Rite Aid announced it would close 27 stores across Michigan and Ohio. Even...
Ohio man whose tire ‘dismounted’ charged in connection with death of Kentucky teen
Authorities said Raider admitted he was traveling north on I-75 at the time of the crash and that his tire "dismounted from his 1993 Ford F-250," and that he also "knew that the collision likely resulted in someone being hurt or killed."
If you are still waiting for a tax refund, here’s why
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Tax day has come and gone, but looking back at this year’s tax season, the IRS reported no significant delays, processing about 136 million returns and refunding roughly $245 billion since April 19. “Nine out of 10 people get their refund in about three weeks,” Chief Tax Information Officer for Jackson […]
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