/tags/ohio-politics Ohio politics en-US Copyright Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:53:00 GMT /news/2024-02-06/a-third-of-ohios-trash-comes-from-out-of-state-some-locals-say-that-stinks Ohio is taking in trash from other states. Some lawmakers argue that Ohio’s small towns are paying the price. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:53:00 GMT /news/2024-02-06/a-third-of-ohios-trash-comes-from-out-of-state-some-locals-say-that-stinks Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2019-05-02/the-price-for-switching-parties With the May primary just days away, some Ohioans might be thinking about switching political parties to cast a ballot for a friend who is running for… Thu, 02 May 2019 16:59:51 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-02/the-price-for-switching-parties Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-04-11/controversial-heartbeat-bill-abortion-ban-is-signed-into-law As expected, Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill that bans abortions at the point when a fetal heartbeat is detected.DeWine signed what has been commonly… Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:41:44 GMT /government-politics/2019-04-11/controversial-heartbeat-bill-abortion-ban-is-signed-into-law Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-09-14/flyers-being-circulated-to-public-employees-in-ohio-to-help-them-exit-labor-unions The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a landmark ruling that overturns 40 years of precedent and ends compelled union dues for public employees. Now, a… Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:17:43 GMT /government-politics/2018-09-14/flyers-being-circulated-to-public-employees-in-ohio-to-help-them-exit-labor-unions Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-07-25/could-outcome-of-a-special-election-in-august-send-signals-for-a-blue-wave-in-november A special election next month in a Republican leaning Central Ohio congressional district is being closely watched. It’s the 12thdistrict – a seat… Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:23:58 GMT /government-politics/2018-07-25/could-outcome-of-a-special-election-in-august-send-signals-for-a-blue-wave-in-november Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-05-23/capitol-chaos-speaker-fight-leads-to-dysfunction-and-disruptions Ohio House sessions for this week have, once again, been cancelled due to controversy over who will be the next speaker. The fight that’s been brewing… Thu, 24 May 2018 00:14:57 GMT /government-politics/2018-05-23/capitol-chaos-speaker-fight-leads-to-dysfunction-and-disruptions Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-03-23/the-reality-of-new-ohio-abortion-bill-politics-and-possibilities A newly introduced bill in the Ohio Legislature that would outlaw abortion entirely is getting a lot of attention on social media and around water… Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:09:07 GMT /government-politics/2018-03-23/the-reality-of-new-ohio-abortion-bill-politics-and-possibilities Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-03-20/congressman-jim-renacci-enters-race-for-governor A Republican congressman from northeast Ohio is the second to officially file paperwork to run for Governor in 2018. And he seems to be channeling a… Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:12:59 GMT /government-politics/2017-03-20/congressman-jim-renacci-enters-race-for-governor Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-03-18/head-of-ohio-right-to-life-takes-new-job-at-ohio-secretary-of-states-office The leader of one of the state’s most influential lobby groups has been named to a post in Ohio’s Secretary of State’s office. Stephanie Krider is the… Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:48:44 GMT /government-politics/2016-03-18/head-of-ohio-right-to-life-takes-new-job-at-ohio-secretary-of-states-office Jo Ingles