From proposed bills to newly enacted legislation, WYSO and our partners track how state-level decisions made in Columbus impact the lives of Ohioans. This section offers in-depth reporting on a wide range of issues debated in the Ohio General Assembly, including healthcare, education, civil rights, public safety, labor, the environment, and more.
Through interviews with lawmakers, legal experts, and affected community members, we connect the dots between policy and everyday life. Whether it’s a high-profile bill making headlines or a quietly passed law with far-reaching consequences, this tag helps listeners and readers stay informed—and engaged—in the democratic process.
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Trans youth face increasing anti-trans laws nationwide. Advocate Shelby Chestnut shares how communities are organizing and why young people give them hope for the future. -
On Monday, the Beavercreek city council passed a six-month ban on medical marijuana. The ordinance prohibits the city from granting any permits to grow,…
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A new bill has been introduced in the state legislature that would allow Ohioans to carry concealed guns without required training or a permit. But the…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new Ohio law requiring anyone arrested on a felony charge to submit a DNA sample has led to more than 1,400 individuals being added to…
