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What's next now that Ohio's six-week abortion ban has been ruled ...
Oct 28, 2024 · A Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge ruled Ohio's six-week ban unconstitutional Thursday, but parts of the law can be appealed.
Ohio board reinstates license of doctor who made controversial …
May 6, 2024 · The State Medical Board of Ohio has reinstated the license of a doctor who got national attention for her anti-vaccine testimony before an Ohio House committee in 2021.
Here are some new Ohio laws going into effect this fall, next year
Jul 29, 2024 · With DeWine’s signature, more than 20 bills are now law, some with pages and pages of provisions. Most of the laws take effect later this year, in October.
Homelessness in Ohio surged last year. Advocates don’t see an …
Jan 23, 2024 · Ohio housing advocates are predicting a greater number of unhoused people in this year’s annual survey of homelessness. Many Ohio counties across the state will spend Tuesday evening counting the number of people living in homeless shelters and on the streets.
Top executives at Ohio teachers' pension fund announce exits ...
Sep 26, 2024 · The interim leader of the pension fund that manages $90 billion for half a million current and retired teachers in Ohio said she will be retiring at the end of the year.
What is Ohio Issue 1? A deep dive into the redistricting …
Oct 7, 2024 · Battle over Issue 1's ballot language. In August, the Republican-dominated Ohio Ballot Board, led by Secretary of State Frank LaRose, approved a three-page summary that voters will see when they cast their ballots.
Rules for Ohio's pending adult-use cannabis program moving …
Mar 29, 2024 · Administrative rulemaking for the state’s pending recreational marijuana program is moving full steam ahead, one industry trade association says, with sales likely to start by the third quarter of the year.. Cannabis possession, use and home growth went legal for Ohioans who are 21 and older at the end of 2023 with voter approval of Issue 2.
Election 2024 | The Statehouse News Bureau
Nov 5, 2024 · The award-winning team of the Ohio Public Media Statehouse News BureauTM presents insights and "the scoop" on the story behind the scenes of Ohio politics.
Court rules Ohio's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional
Oct 24, 2024 · Ohio's ban on nearly all abortions cannot be enforced, at the order of a Hamilton County judge. Judge Christian Jenkins ruled Ohio's ban on abortion after fetal cardiac electronic activity can be detected, also known as the “heartbeat law”, is unconstitutional under an amendment approved by voters last fall.