What's next now that Ohio's six-week abortion ban has been ruled ...
Oct 28, 2024 · A Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge ruled Ohio's six-week ban unconstitutional Thursday, but parts of the law can be appealed.
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Ohio lawmakers could vote in a pay raise for local and state …
Dec 16, 2024 · State lawmakers are winding down the lame duck session, and among the many bills they are considering is one that would raise the pay of elected officials starting in 2025.
Ohio House kills off-label prescriptions proposal at final stage
Dec 13, 2024 · The Ohio House on Wednesday night shot down its own off-label drug prescriptions bill, which was one floor vote away from Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk.
Ohio rolls out digital driver's licenses, state IDs for iPhone users
Aug 1, 2024 · Ohio will now let residents—at least, those with an iPhone—add their driver’s license or state identification card to their digital wallet.
Changes to voting in Ohio since 2020 presidential election: here’s …
Oct 8, 2024 · Ohioans can start early in-person and mail-in voting for the November election today. Ohioans will cast ballots in the first presidential election under rules from a law signed last year.And there are some changes you should know about if you haven’t voted since 2020.
Big changes to Ohio recreational cannabis laws on deck for next …
Dec 6, 2024 · Ohio legalized recreational cannabis via the voters through an initiated statute more than a year ago, with four months of sales under state retailer’s belts.. A long-stalled overhaul of that relatively young recreational marijuana program might see new life next year, however, as outgoing Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) prepares for …
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose speaks out about threat …
Dec 18, 2024 · Ohio’s secretary of state said his family was shaken but uninjured by a threatening letter containing a powdery substance mailed to his home. Frank LaRose said he returned to his Upper Arlington home from a weekend getaway Sunday night. After unloading his minivan, he said his wife took their ...
Court rules Ohio's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional
Oct 24, 2024 · Ohio's ban on nearly all abortions cannot be enforced, at the order of a Hamilton County judge. Judge Christian Jenkins ruled Ohio's ban on abortion after fetal cardiac electronic activity can be detected, also known as the “heartbeat law”, is unconstitutional under an amendment approved by voters last fall.
Election 2024: Six candidates - with party labels - vying for three ...
Oct 23, 2024 · Perhaps the highest profile race is the one between two justices. First term Democrat Melody Stewart is running for re-election, and Republican Joe Deters, who was appointed to the court last year, switched races to run against Stewart and get his first full term.