/tags/scott-wiggam Scott Wiggam en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:57:22 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-22/another-ohio-elections-bill-proposed-would-cut-down-early-voting-ban-ballot-drop-boxes-and-most-mail-voting The bill goes further than a previous Republican-backed bill that was proposed though the Secretary of State called the Ohio 2020 vote a success. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:57:22 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-22/another-ohio-elections-bill-proposed-would-cut-down-early-voting-ban-ballot-drop-boxes-and-most-mail-voting Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-05-25/ohio-bill-banning-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies-proposed Ohio lawmakers will once again consider a bill to guarantee that state and local governments can’t seize guns or close gun stores or ranges during… Tue, 25 May 2021 20:40:40 GMT /government-politics/2021-05-25/ohio-bill-banning-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies-proposed Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-03-23/dewine-vetoes-unconstitutional-bill-on-health-orders-but-lawmaker-says-hes-wrong Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would give state lawmakers the power to overturn his health and emergency orders. DeWine’s fellow Republicans in… Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:33:07 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-23/dewine-vetoes-unconstitutional-bill-on-health-orders-but-lawmaker-says-hes-wrong Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-08-23/federal-change-could-mean-over-100-000-ohioans-might-lose-snap Advocates say three million Americans in 40 states could lose their SNAP or food stamp benefits because of a federal rule change in how eligibility is… Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:48:10 GMT /government-politics/2019-08-23/federal-change-could-mean-over-100-000-ohioans-might-lose-snap Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-08-18/governor-says-no-legal-execution-method-found-under-ohio-law Gov. Mike DeWine is saying no executions will take place in Ohio anytime soon – because the state can’t find a method under state law that would get… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:11:24 GMT /government-politics/2019-08-18/governor-says-no-legal-execution-method-found-under-ohio-law Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-08-15/ohio-lawmaker-suggests-using-confiscated-fentanyl-for-executions The refusal of pharmaceutical companies to sell the state drugs to use in executions has capital punishment at a virtual standstill in Ohio. A state… Fri, 16 Aug 2019 03:07:50 GMT /government-politics/2019-08-15/ohio-lawmaker-suggests-using-confiscated-fentanyl-for-executions Karen Kasler /government-politics/2017-12-21/new-opioid-legislation-introduced-in-ohio Ohio lawmakers have increased spending to fight the opioid crisis, but one state legislator thinks more needs to be done. Republican Representative Scott… Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:57:00 GMT /government-politics/2017-12-21/new-opioid-legislation-introduced-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-10-24/house-okays-change-in-how-concealed-carry-permit-holders-notify-police-theyre-carrying-weapons The House has voted to change the rules by which Ohio’s 550,000 licensed concealed carry weapons holders have to tell police that they’re armed. Rep.… Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:24:54 GMT /government-politics/2017-10-24/house-okays-change-in-how-concealed-carry-permit-holders-notify-police-theyre-carrying-weapons Karen Kasler