/tags/background-checks background checks en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:35:53 GMT /government-politics/2022-07-06/ohio-expands-reporting-tool-for-background-check-database-used-for-gun-sales-and-traffic-stops The state is urging law enforcement agencies and courts to use a new digital reporting tool to enter information into state and national criminal databases. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:35:53 GMT /government-politics/2022-07-06/ohio-expands-reporting-tool-for-background-check-database-used-for-gun-sales-and-traffic-stops Andy Chow /government-politics/2020-08-05/e-warrant-program-intended-to-improve-gun-sale-background-check-accuracy The anniversary of the mass shooting in Dayton is reviving conversations about gun regulations in Ohio. While lawmakers have refused to move Gov. Mike… Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:09:02 GMT /government-politics/2020-08-05/e-warrant-program-intended-to-improve-gun-sale-background-check-accuracy Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-12-13/potential-ballot-issue-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales-moved-to-2021 The group that’s hoping to ask voters to expand background checks on gun sales through a potential ballot issue says they're now pushing their initiative… Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:59:23 GMT /government-politics/2019-12-13/potential-ballot-issue-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales-moved-to-2021 Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-11-05/dewines-gun-violence-bill-gets-many-questions-at-first-hearing Democratic state senators had lots of questions for the sponsor of Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed gun violence bill at its first hearing. They wanted details… Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:15:02 GMT /government-politics/2019-11-05/dewines-gun-violence-bill-gets-many-questions-at-first-hearing Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-10-11/dewine-stands-strong-on-gun-violence-package-even-after-mixed-reviews Gov. Mike DeWine says he’s confident his STRONG Ohio gun violence package will be enacted into law, in spite of the chilly reception he’s gotten from both… Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:43:32 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-11/dewine-stands-strong-on-gun-violence-package-even-after-mixed-reviews Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-10-07/dewine-unveils-gun-violence-proposal-with-seizure-plan-private-background-check Two months and a day after Gov. Mike DeWine announced he was working on a plan to address gun violence after a mass shooting in Dayton, he’s unveiled a… Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:38:46 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-07/dewine-unveils-gun-violence-proposal-with-seizure-plan-private-background-check Karen Kasler, Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-10-01/republicans-propose-background-checks-bill-as-governor-prepares-his A pair of House Republicans are pushing for a bill that would mandate better reporting into the database used for background checks on gun sales. They say… Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:49:20 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-01/republicans-propose-background-checks-bill-as-governor-prepares-his Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-09-25/dewine-confident-lawmakers-will-pass-his-gun-package It’s been almost two months since Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a package of gun law and mental health policy changes, and he says lawmakers will soon look… Thu, 26 Sep 2019 02:41:00 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-25/dewine-confident-lawmakers-will-pass-his-gun-package Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-09-17/ohio-senate-committee-considers-seven-new-gun-bills Of the seven bills the Ohio Senate's Government Oversight and Reform Committee heard today, three were bipartisan.Sen. Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering), who… Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:34:22 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-17/ohio-senate-committee-considers-seven-new-gun-bills Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-09-16/sherrod-brown-believes-public-pressure-is-building-for-gun-regulations State lawmakers are back in action holding more hearings on gun regulation bills. And Gov. Mike DeWine is still pushing for his proposals. But Congress… Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:33:38 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-16/sherrod-brown-believes-public-pressure-is-building-for-gun-regulations Andy Chow