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12th Ohio city votes to ban anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
A northeast Ohio city voted this week to become the 12th in the state to ban anti-LGBTQ+ techniques known as "conversion therapy," used to attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Voters to decide to keep politicians in redistricting process or hand it to citizens
Toledo resident Pierrette “Petee” Talley has not voted for her state senator since 2018; not because she didn’t want to, but because there hasn’t been one on the ballot. Ms. Talley, who lives on Parkside Boulevard, and other Toledo residents were previously in state Senate District 11, and they expected to vote for a candidate in 2018. When they got their ballots, though, they couldn’t vote for state senator because they had been redistricted into Senate District 2, which would be on the ballot in 2022. In 2022, those same residents expected to vote for a candidate, but they couldn’t because they had been redistricted into Senate District 11. “The effect of that is that we not have had an opportunity to vote for Senate representation since 2018, and that is a major impact,” Ms. Talley said.
Judge blocks Ohio from enforcing 2 more laws restricting abortions
Columbus, Ohio — Two more Ohio laws restricting abortions have been blocked by the courts as the legal impact of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to the procedure continues to be felt.Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Alison Hatheway issued a preliminary injunction Aug. 29 that extends an existing order temporarily halting enforcement of a law banning use of telemedicine in medication abortions. It also blocks another law prohibiting non-doctors — including midwives, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants — from prescribing the abortion pill mifepristone used in the procedure. Hatheway's decision followed a Columbus judge's order blocking Ohio from...
Judge issues injunction against Ohio legislation that would have prohibited lawful permanent residents from contributing to ballot measure campaigns
Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Judge issues injunction against Ohio legislation that would have prohibited lawful permanent residents from contributing to ballot measure campaigns. California voters will decide on amendment to eliminate simultaneous recall elections...
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