http://wyso.org en http://wyso.org/post/politicsohio-gay-marriage-state-ultimately-ohioans <p>Supporters and Opponents of gay marriage are watching what's happening in Washington this week, as the Supreme Court considers two cases om the subject. Bill Cohen of the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau joins Emily McCord to discuss the impact their decision could have on the state.</p><p></p> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:42:00 +0000 Emily McCord 31011 at http://wyso.org http://wyso.org/post/ohio-congressman-respects-disagrees-portman <p>A fellow Cincinnati area Republican says that while he respects Sen. Rob Portman, he disagrees with Portman's new stand in support of gay marriage.</p><p>Rep. Steve Chabot spoke Monday afternoon in suburban Montgomery to some 75 constituents during the first of two town halls in his district. Chabot says he continues to support the Defense of Marriage Act, barring federal government recognition of same-sex marriage.</p><p>Portman recently announced his change in view, developed after son Will told his parents he was gay.</p> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:04:00 +0000 Associated Press 30841 at http://wyso.org http://wyso.org/post/new-poll-shows-ohioans-might-not-be-ready-legalize-pot-or-allow-gay-marriage <p>There might be support for legalizing marijuana and allowing gay marriage in some states but a new poll shows both issues might lose if Ohio voters weighed in right now.&nbsp;</p><p>Just last week, a Quinnpiac University National poll showed support for legalizing marijuana by a margin of 51 to 44 percent.&nbsp; But a new Quinnipiac University Poll of Ohioans shows the issue is tied here in the buckeye state at 47 percent.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:35:00 +0000 Jo Ingles (Ohio Public Radio) 26384 at http://wyso.org