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The Berea Board of Education passed three resolutions to encourage state action on issues that could greatly impact Ohio's public schools.

Rep. Tracy Richardson, R-Marysville, said she understands concerns public school officials have about HB1 and HB11.

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​​Representatives say nonpartisan commission’s estimate is for 100% uptake, but they don’t think that will happen

A proposal in the Ohio House for per pupil school vouchers has been estimated to cost more than $1 billion if all eligible students use it, but its Republican lawmaker sponsors don't think that will happen and say the actual cost will be much less.

He cited 12 legislative priorities among the more than 50 bills that were given numbers and referred to committees

House Speaker Jason Stephens revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending and controversial bills, including a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports. His GOP opponent for speaker, Derek Merrin, is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.

The Republican speaker revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending, and controversial bills like a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports - and his GOP opponent for speaker is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.

The Republican speaker revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending, and controversial bills like a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports - and his GOP opponent for speaker is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.

The Republican speaker revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending, and controversial bills like a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports - and his GOP opponent for speaker is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.