Ohio bill reignites debate over public drag performances
By IVORY HERMAN / Broadcast version by FARAH SIDDIQI
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Ohio lawmakers propose ban on most noncompete agreement
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Ohio bills aim to ease financial burden for family caregivers
New bipartisan bills in the Ohio Legislature would provide a $2,000 tax credit to working Ohioans who care for family members at home.
Ohio families left waiting as child tax credit stalls
A refundable child tax credit aimed at helping families with young children was proposed in Gov. DeWine’s budget but was stripped out by the Ohio House.
Ohio lawmakers consider free meals for all K-12 students
S.B. 109, a bill that would provide free breakfast and lunch to public and chartered nonpublic Ohio school students, currently sits in the Senate’s Finance Committee amid the state budget process.
CCAO thanks Ohio House for additional support in many areas of county government
COLUMBUS, Ohio –The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) would like to thank the Ohio House of Representatives for preserving many of Governor DeWine’s initiatives in children’s services, child welfare placement cost transparency, regional crisis stabilization centers, indigent defense delivery, increasing the Local Government Fund, and others. Additionally, the House further strengthened the state-county partnership through targeted investments in indigent defense reimbursement to counties, and 9-1-1 funding.
Ohio House passes Agriculture Appreciation Act
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) are pleased to announce the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 65, the Agriculture Appreciation Act.
OH Statehouse symposium to address oil, gas waste on rural roads
Concerns are growing in Ohio over the use of oil and gas waste for dust control on rural roads, a practice some environmental groups argued is exposing communities to radioactive materials without their knowledge.
HB 257 allows virtual meetings
COLUMBUS—House Bill 257, co-sponsored by Roy Klopfenstein (R-82nd District), has been signed by Governor Mike DeWine.
Ohio passes new law redefining nuclear power as ‘green’ energy
By MARK RICHARDSONProducer, Ohio News Connection Backers say a law adding nuclear power to the definition of “green” energy will give Ohioans another option to… Login to continue reading Login…