/tags/house-democrats House Democrats en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:14:14 GMT /government-politics/2020-02-05/ohio-house-democrats-urge-support-for-union-backed-federal-bill Ohio House Democrats are urging Congress to pass legislation meant to protect the rights of workers and allow them to unionize. Unions that back the plan… Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:14:14 GMT /government-politics/2020-02-05/ohio-house-democrats-urge-support-for-union-backed-federal-bill Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-05-22/speaker-says-bill-could-be-used-to-end-time-limit-on-filing-sex-crimes-charges-and-lawsuits Gov. Mike DeWine is urging state lawmakers to end the time limit on criminal charges for rape and sexual assault, which Democrats have been proposing for… Wed, 22 May 2019 19:39:24 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-22/speaker-says-bill-could-be-used-to-end-time-limit-on-filing-sex-crimes-charges-and-lawsuits Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-05-21/republicans-and-democrats-team-up-again-for-dual-priority-legislation-announcement For the third time in three weeks, Republicans and Democrats in the Ohio House have teamed up to announce legislation they’re working on that they… Tue, 21 May 2019 21:56:05 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-21/republicans-and-democrats-team-up-again-for-dual-priority-legislation-announcement Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-03-18/house-dems-push-their-priorities-as-budget-talks-begin As the Ohio House prepares to hold hearings on Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed operating budget, Democratic members want to make sure their priorities are… Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:55:43 GMT /government-politics/2019-03-18/house-dems-push-their-priorities-as-budget-talks-begin Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-01-23/ohio-house-democrats-pick-history-making-leadership-team The election of Republican Speaker Larry Householder caused a shakeup among Ohio House Democrats as well. They’ve now picked new leadership, and for the… Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:16:57 GMT /government-politics/2019-01-23/ohio-house-democrats-pick-history-making-leadership-team Karen Kasler /elections/2018-12-17/democrats-weighing-options-in-ohio-house-speaker-battle-among-republicans The behind-the-scenes battle over who will lead the Republican-dominated Ohio House next year isn’t just between supporters of current Speaker Ryan Smith… Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:22:45 GMT /elections/2018-12-17/democrats-weighing-options-in-ohio-house-speaker-battle-among-republicans Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-10-04/with-two-months-to-go-cleveland-rep-martin-sweeney-suddenly-resigns-his-house-seat A two term Democratic state representative from Cleveland has suddenly resigned his seat. Rep. Martin Sweeney’s announcement that he quit the House as of… Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:07:39 GMT /government-politics/2018-10-04/with-two-months-to-go-cleveland-rep-martin-sweeney-suddenly-resigns-his-house-seat Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-01-08/house-dem-leader-lays-out-priorities-game-plan-for-gop-support Lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse from their holiday break. The outnumbered Democrats in the House have a list of goals they want to achieve. And… Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:42:41 GMT /government-politics/2018-01-08/house-dem-leader-lays-out-priorities-game-plan-for-gop-support Andy Chow /government-politics/2017-05-02/house-budget-includes-changes-from-kasichs-original-plan-plus-some-less-noticed-proposals It took nearly three hours for the Republican-dominated House to pass its version of the budget, with 12 Republicans voting against it, and four Democrats… Tue, 02 May 2017 21:36:40 GMT /government-politics/2017-05-02/house-budget-includes-changes-from-kasichs-original-plan-plus-some-less-noticed-proposals Karen Kasler /government-politics/2017-05-01/kasich-signs-books-talks-issues-on-book-tour-saying-erasing-his-tax-cut-from-budget-was-his-idea Gov. John Kasich continues his multi-state promotional tour for his book “Two Paths” through Friday. He’s appeared on national TV shows and done a number… Mon, 01 May 2017 04:47:19 GMT /government-politics/2017-05-01/kasich-signs-books-talks-issues-on-book-tour-saying-erasing-his-tax-cut-from-budget-was-his-idea Karen Kasler