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Campaign to get new political mapmaking system on Ohio’s ballot submits more than 700,000 signatures
Backers of a proposal to change Ohio’s troubled political mapmaking system have delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures needed to make the statewide ballot this fall.
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Republican JD Vance journeys from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ memoirist to US senator to VP contender
“Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance sharply criticized Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle, before changing course and embracing the former president.
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Lawsuit challenges Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns
A prominent Democratic law firm has filed suit in Ohio against a ban on foreign nationals and green card holders contributing to state ballot campaigns. Republican Gov.
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Amid GOP infighting, judge strips Ohio House speaker of control over Republican caucus campaign fund
A judge has stripped Republican Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens of control over the GOP caucus’ campaign fund, escalating intraparty tensions headed into November’s election.
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A closer-than-expected Ohio congressional race surprises Republicans and encourages Democrats
A political newcomer’s closer-than-expected finish in Tuesday’s special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state.
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Rulli’s win in Ohio will grow GOP’s razor-thin majority in the US House
Republican state Sen. Michael Rulli has won a special election in eastern Ohio for a U.S. House seat that has sat vacant for months, expanding the GOP’s narrow majority in the congressional chamber.
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Will recreational pot go on sale soon in Ohio? Medical marijuana stores can now apply to sell it
Recreational pot sales are nearing reality in Ohio. The state Division of Cannabis Control posted applications Friday for new dual licenses that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell nonmedical cannabis.
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Imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder pleads not guilty to new charges
Imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has pleaded not guilty to 10 felony counts brought against him by the state.
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Ohio House pairs fix assuring President Biden is on fall ballot with foreign nationals giving ban
A temporary fix allowing President Joe Biden to appear on this fall’s ballot has cleared the Ohio House, along with a ban on foreign nationals contributing to state ballot campaigns that representatives said was demanded in exchange by the Ohio Senate.
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Special session for ensuring President Biden makes Ohio’s fall ballot could take several days
The rare special session Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio’s fall ballot could take several days.
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Voting rights advocates ask federal judge to toss Ohio voting restrictions they say violate ADA
Voting rights advocates have asked a federal judge to strike down restrictions contained in Ohio’s sweeping 2023 election law that they say restrict a host of trusted individuals from helping voters with disabilities cast absentee ballots.
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What comes next for Ohio’s teacher pension fund? Prospects of a ‘hostile takeover’ are being probed
A battle is under way for the future of Ohio’s $94 billion teacher pension fund. The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio is facing intense scrutiny, including state investigations and a lawsuit.
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Ohio voters approved reproductive rights. Will the state’s near-ban on abortion stand?
A judge’s decision in a lawsuit against Ohio’s ban on most abortions could be near. Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins’ ruling could come as soon as Monday.
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Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June
Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June. That’s after new rules creating a dual licensing system that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell non-medical cannabis cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday.
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Fight over foreign money in politics stymies deal to assure President Joe Biden is on Ohio’s ballot
Lawmakers in Ohio have failed to come to an agreement on adjusting a state election deadline that stands to prevent President Joe Biden from appearing on the 2024 ballot.
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Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law
Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has advised Ohio’s public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on students who wear face coverings during pro-Palestinian protests.
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Ohio launches effort to clean up voter rolls ahead of November’s presidential election
Ohio’s Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed county election directors on Thursday to begin a “routine but enhanced” hunt through the voter rolls ahead of November’s election.
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Ex-Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel has been threatened with jail time in his divorce case
Former Ohio Treasurer and three-time U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has been threatened with jail time for violating the terms of his divorce agreement.
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Ex-Ohio House speaker to be arraigned from prison on state charges, as scheme’s impact persists
Imprisoned ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder will be arraigned from federal prison on the 10 new felony counts recently brought against him by the state.
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Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes the state’s fall ballot
Republican legislative leaders in Ohio are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot.
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Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans
Democratic President Joe Biden’s campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots.
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Former Ohio utility regulator, charged in a sweeping bribery scheme, has died
A former top utility regulator awaiting trial on charges he took millions in bribes in conjunction with the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history has died by suicide.
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Emergency operations plan ensures ‘a great day’ for Monday’s eclipse, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says
Ohio is pulling out all the stops for Monday’s total solar eclipse, as it braces for potentially hundreds of thousands of visitors.
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Lawsuit says Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban violates the state constitution
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two families of transgender minors filed a constitutional challenge on Tuesday to an Ohio law that severely limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18.
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Imprisoned ex-Ohio Speaker Householder indicted on 10 new charges, 1 bars him from public office
Imprisoned ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been indicted on 10 new felony counts, including one that would ban him from ever holding public office in the state again.
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Senate rival Frank LaRose joins other GOP Ohio officeholders in endorsing Bernie Moreno
Secretary of State Frank LaRose has joined other Ohio officeholders in backing his former rival, Republican Senate nominee Bernie Moreno.
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Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio’s Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?
Donald Trump got what he wanted when former car dealer Bernie Moreno won the Republican Senate primary in Ohio. So did Democrats.
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Trump favorites Moreno and Merrin win GOP primaries to face 2 vulnerable Ohio Democrats this fall
Former President Donald Trump’s picks have won two high-profile races in Ohio that could affect Republicans’ chances for potentially pivotal pickups this fall.
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Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep.
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Ohio primary: Open seat on state supreme court could flip partisan control
Ohio is expected to star in this year’s big races for state supreme court seats. During Tuesday’s primary, Democrats will be choosing a candidate to compete for an open seat on a court that will be at the center of fights over redistricting, public education, health care, environmental issues and cr
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