Governor John R. Kasich invited Ohioans interested in attending the 2016 State of the State address in Marietta, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 7 p.m. to submit their names online at governor.ohio.gov to be eligible for a random ticket lottery. The event will be held at the newly renovated Peoples Bank Theatre. Ohioans seeking […]
Female Ohio lawmakers come together to push for workplace protections
February 24, 2016 by
Republican and Democratic women in the Ohio Senate are pushing for more protections for pregnant and breastfeeding women in the workplace. State and federal laws prohibit pregnancy discrimination. But senators said during a press conference Tuesday that state laws don’t clearly define that discrimination, and employers can legally refuse to provide accommodations for pregnant employees. […]
Ohio Governor signs bill which blocks state funding for Planned Parenthood
February 22, 2016 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday signed a bill intended to block Planned Parenthood from receiving funding for services it provides in health clinics around the state, although the new law would have no impact on abortion services. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Bill Patmon of Cleveland and Republican Rep. Margaret Conditt of Butler […]
Local college graduates encouraged to apply for Statehouse Fellowship
February 17, 2016 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2017. “The LSC Fellowship Program is a wonderful opportunity for recent college graduates to see […]
Congressional action will mean end to Ohio’s tax on internet access for businesses
February 16, 2016 by
It won’t be Gov. John Kasich’s problem. But his successor and a future Ohio legislature may have to cut state spending or raise another tax in 2020, since Congress banned taxing businesses for Internet services. The provision, part of an unrelated bill expected to be signed by President Barack Obama, permanently bans states from taxing […]
Bill would ban Ohioans from switching party affiliations during primary elections
February 12, 2016 by
Ohio voters would no longer be able to switch political parties within 30 days of a primary election under a legislator’s proposal meant to thwart “shenanigans.” Under current law, Ohioans don’t formally register with a political party and the majority of voters consider themselves as independents. But when they choose a primary ballot, they are […]
Ohio lawmakers approve bill to defund Planned Parenthood
February 11, 2016 by
A bill that seeks to defund Planned Parenthood cleared the Ohio House on Wednesday and now heads to Gov. John Kasich to be signed into law. House Bill 294 passed mostly along party lines in a 62-32 vote, with Republican Reps. Nathan Manning of North Ridgeville and Jeffery Rezabek of Clayton breaking with their party […]
Ohio Bills would create permanent Sales Tax holiday, increase child support payments
January 29, 2016 by
Ohio’s sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear would become permanent, under new bipartisan legislation in the state Senate. Other recently introduced Senate legislation would change Ohio’s child-support guidelines for the first time since 1992, affecting more than 1 million children statewide. Under Senate Bill 264, no state or local sales tax would be charged the […]
Ohio Senate approves bill to defund Planned Parenthood
January 28, 2016 by
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday passed a bill “defunding” Planned Parenthood, but it could be weeks before Gov. John Kasich signs the measure into law. The Senate approved the bill along party lines in a 22-8 vote. Because Senators amended the bill earlier in the day, the House must agree to the changes before it […]
National organization targets Ohio for medical marijuana ballot issue
January 21, 2016 by
A major national player in the marijuana legalization movement plans to put an Ohio medical marijuana measure on the November ballot. Marijuana Policy Project, based in Washington D.C., plans to propose a constitutional amendment establishing a medical marijuana system similar to those in 23 other states and the District of Columbia, according to the organization’s […]
