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Special session for ensuring President Biden makes Ohio's fall ballot could take several days
The rare special session that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio's fall ballot could take several days. Due to differing interpretations of the proclamation DeWine issued Thursday, the Ohio Senate scheduled a single day of activity for Tuesday but a spokesman said the Ohio House plans to begin with two days of committee hearings before taking its vote Thursday.A Senate spokesman said it's possible the upper chamber can convene Tuesday and then recess to wait for the House. Negotiations between the chambers on a solution to Biden's ballot conundrum began...
To the editor: Lake Erie needs solutions, not more finger-pointing
The executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau recently wrote an op-ed calling talk from leaders in Lucas County “nothing short of absurd” in connection with a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 1 aimed at cleaning up Lake Erie. There seems to be an inherent misunderstanding on the part of the Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership. We do not oppose farmers. We oppose those who break the law. Submit a letter to the editor That’s why the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the city of Toledo are suing the U.S. EPA. We believe the agency is violating the central statutory requirement for remediating waters, such as Lake Erie, that have been declared impaired: establishing a Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, that complies with the Clean Water Act.
Ohio drivers could be forced to stop at all rail crossings
(The Center Square) – Ohio drivers could soon be forced to stop at all railroad crossings or face misdemeanor charges. House Bill 372 passed the House on Wednesday, and a companion bill passed the Senate. If the two are reconciled, Gov. Mike DeWine's signature will be all that will be needed to force motorists to stop, look, and listen for on-track equipment when approaching railroad crossings. Currently, drivers only have...
What comes next for Ohio’s teacher pension fund? Prospects of a ‘hostile takeover’ are being probed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A battle is under way for the future of Ohio’s $94 billion teacher pension fund, as would-be reformers’ attempts to deliver long-promised benefits to retirees with the help of an aggressive investment firm touting an untested AI-driven trading strategy face intense scrutiny. The...
A humiliation for the whole world to see: Mike DeWine takes Matt Huffman and Jason Stephens to the woodshed: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine lost his patience with state legislators, who have failed to fix the problem of President Joe Biden being left off the November ballot. We’re talking about how DeWine took the rare step Thursday of calling a special session of the Ohio legislature on Today in Ohio.
Franklin County shelter takes safety measures due to upper respiratory infection in dogs
The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is advising its volunteers and staff to wear personal protective equipment and take precautions while working with the dogs, citing what the director is calling a "low-risk" upper respiratory infection that has spread to some dogs at the shelter. Kaye Persinger, director...
Melt Bar & Grilled Sued For $2.3M In Unpaid Rent & More
Restaurant Melt Bar & Grilled, an Ohio staple, is being sued for more than $2 million in unpaid rent and more. FOX 8 reports that landlords of the four Melt locations claim that the restaurant has bounced checks, avoided paying utility bills, and been late on rent. They’re suing for $2.3 million.
Funding approved for repair and relocation of Linden War Memorial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Funding has been approved for the repair and relocation of a central Ohio war memorial which was hit by cars twice in recent years. The Linden War Memorial honors veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It holds a special place in the […]
Voting rights advocates ask federal judge to toss Ohio voting restrictions they say violate ADA
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voting rights advocates asked a federal judge on Friday to strike down restrictions contained in Ohio’s sweeping 2023 election law that they say restrict a host of trusted individuals from helping voters with disabilities cast absentee ballots. The motion for summary judgment came in a lawsuit filed in December under the Americans with Disabilities Act by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and voter Jennifer Kucera, who was born with a form of muscular dystrophy, against Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. The plaintiffs are represented by the ACLU of Ohio, American Civil Liberties...
Are Columbus hospital expansions good for patients? Buckeye Institute questions costs
If your health care costs are going up, it could be because you're paying for your hospital's upgrades. The Buckeye Institute, an Ohio conservative think tank, released a memo last week detailing hospital costs, such as new construction, advancing medical technology or updated amenities, as one of the largest single drivers of higher health care prices – especially in cities like Columbus with so few competing hospital systems all undergoing major development projects.
Ohio Bill Seeks Felonies for Teachers, Librarians Over ‘Pandering Obscenity’
A Republican-led bill just introduced in the Ohio House would charge teachers and librarians with a felony offense for distributing material deemed “obscene.” The problem is, the bill does not explain what materials would be considered obscene, despite laying a fifth-degree felony on the feet of teachers and “public school librarians” who may possess or […]
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