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The first-ever statewide trustees symposium was organized by the Republican sponsor of a bill that would make big changes at Ohio's public colleges and universities, including banning most diversity training and faculty strikes.
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Most Republican lawmakers are opposed to the issue to legalize recreational marijuana, and the Ohio Senate president says if it passes it will likely be changed.
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If Ohio voters approve an amendment guaranteeing abortion access and reproductive rights in November, Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) says another abortion issue could be close on its heels.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered justices in Ohio to reconsider a July 2022 decision striking down a 15-district congressional map drawn by Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission.
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The deadline for a new two-year state budget is midnight on Friday. Ohio lawmakers confirm talks are going well, but it's unlikely the budget can be passed and signed into law in time.
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The deadline for adopting a new two-year state budget is June 30, but lawmakers can't agree whether they can resolve their differences in time.
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Senate Democrats are outnumbered more than four to one, but they are hoping their opposition to the chamber's Republican-backed proposed budget will spark changes by the House and Gov. Mike DeWine.
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Ohio lawmakers have passed the resolution to require 60% voter approval for constitutional amendments, which includes an election date that could be disputed in a lawsuit.
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The Republican plan to make a 60% vote the standard for statewide constitutional amendments was knocked off course this week — at least temporarily.
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A plan by some Republicans to put before voters in an August election a change in Ohio's constitution is being considered but lawmakers are running out of time to get it on that ballot.
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A newly proposed Ohio Senate bill would add autism and opioid use disorder to the 25 conditions already approved for medical marijuana treatment in the state. Also, the Dayton City Commission just gave out hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funds to stimulate local development.
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Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) opposes the idea behind a distracted driving bill but says the Senate will hold committee hearings on a pending measure.