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Democrats’ bill would exempt candidates from having to disclose deadnames, while the Republican bill would broaden opportunities to protest trans candidates.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Thirty-six hours after an Ohio State graduate student’s abusive ex-husband was released from jail in 2022, he duped his way into her apartment complex and destroyed nearly everything in sight. On top of juggling classes, applying for post-grad employment, and showing up to Franklin County court hearings for her former partner’s […]

Cleveland city officials are exploring a plan already being used by Toledo and Columbus to work with a nonprofit to buy the medical debt of residents from hospitals.

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In an era of heightened mental-health awareness, authorities and youth advocates in South Dakota say it is key not to lose sight of signs of child abuse, and experts say some crisis signals cross paths. April is recognized in the U.S. as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. ...

Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits to victims of domestic violence. House Bill 83 would require claimants to provide documentation such as police records, court records or sworn statements by shelter workers, clergy or medical professionals. Supporters of the bill say expanding eligibility will keep more families safe. ...

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and Ohioans are encouraged to become allies for survivors. Nearly one in five women in the U.S. have experienced rape in their lifetime, as well as one in 71 men. ...

By Halena SepulvedaBroadcast version by Emily Scott reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Even though Ohio has been relaxing gun laws for years, some fear the "constitutional carry" bill that was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine this week, could lead to more domestic violence incidents around the state. ...

WTOL 11's Leading Edge program Oct. 24 features TPS Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant and Toledo City Council candidates Michelle Grim and Tim Ryan.