Andy Chow
Andy Chow is a general assignment state government reporter who focuses on environmental, energy, agriculture, and education-related issues. He started his journalism career as an associate producer with ABC 6/FOX 28 in Columbus before becoming a producer with WBNS 10TV.
Andy gained his in-depth knowledge of Statehouse issues while working for Hannah News Service, an online-based news and research publication. He also participated in the Legislative Service Commission’s Fellowship program as a production assistant for “The Ohio Channel.”
Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting atOtterbeinUniversity and took part in the Washington Semester program through American University in Washington, D.C.
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Health care advocates commend businesses that are offering to cover travel expenses for out-of-state abortion services, but anti-abortion advocates question companies’ priorities. -
Six Democrats filed a court challenge after a directive from the secretary of state’s office directed local boards of elections to deny their candidacy petitions. -
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has opened a new online portal that allows drivers to renew their license without visiting a BMV branch. -
Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) calls the House bill language that requires internal and external exams “unnecessary” and plans for that measure to be omitted in the Senate version. -
Education groups are voicing their concerns over the new law that takes mandatory training from 700 hours to 24 hours. -
The new law establishes that local school districts still have the option to allow teachers and staff to be armed if they receive the new amount of required training. -
The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed a case filed by a Democratic lawmaker related to the August 2 primary, due to the parties reaching an agreement outside the court. -
Language in bill would require exam of student athletes’ “internal and external reproductive anatomy” if their sex is questioned. -
Erin Merryn shared her story of being sexually abused as a child while advocating for a bill to require sex abuse prevention education in schools. -
Lawmakers approved bipartisan legislation that would let pregnant people seek Medicaid reimbursements for doula services.
