drug sentencing /tags/drug-sentencing drug sentencing en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:27:42 GMT Ohio bill elevates penalties for fentanyl and heroin dealing—and human trafficking too /government-politics/2023-10-25/ohio-bill-elevates-penalties-for-fentanyl-and-heroin-dealing-and-human-trafficking-too Those who are backing the bill say it gives them more ability to punish the people who sell drugs. Opponents argue it will overpopulate state prisons. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:27:42 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-25/ohio-bill-elevates-penalties-for-fentanyl-and-heroin-dealing-and-human-trafficking-too Sarah Donaldson 2019 Year In Review - Bills That Didn't Become Ohio Laws, At Least Not Yet /government-politics/2019-12-23/2019-year-in-review-bills-that-didnt-become-ohio-laws-at-least-not-yet There were 21 bills that state lawmakers managed to the governor's desk for his signature. However, there are many other bills that received a lot of… Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:46:18 GMT /government-politics/2019-12-23/2019-year-in-review-bills-that-didnt-become-ohio-laws-at-least-not-yet Andy Chow Chief Justice Sounds Off On Bail Reform, Gun Background Checks Info In Annual Speech /government-politics/2019-09-12/chief-justice-sounds-off-on-bail-reform-gun-background-checks-info-in-annual-speech Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor talked about maintaining public trust in the judiciary, supporting sentencing reform, and keeping dockets moving with apps,… Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:07:40 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-12/chief-justice-sounds-off-on-bail-reform-gun-background-checks-info-in-annual-speech Karen Kasler House Oks Bill For Drug Treatment Instead Of Conviction /government-politics/2019-06-19/house-oks-bill-for-drug-treatment-instead-of-conviction The Ohio House has overwhelmingly passed a bill giving courts options to divert those charged with drug crimes away from prison and into treatment… Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:48:44 GMT /government-politics/2019-06-19/house-oks-bill-for-drug-treatment-instead-of-conviction Karen Kasler Crime Survivors Want Lawmakers To Hear Their Voices When Making Justice System Changes /government-politics/2019-03-20/crime-survivors-want-lawmakers-to-hear-their-voices-when-making-justice-system-changes Hundreds of crime survivors came to the Statehouse to tell their stories to lawmakers, who are considering changes to bail, sentencing laws and other… Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:41:58 GMT /government-politics/2019-03-20/crime-survivors-want-lawmakers-to-hear-their-voices-when-making-justice-system-changes Karen Kasler