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The Ohio bill would only be in the case of emergencies, but considering we just had a year-long one, that makes sense.

Ohio Republicans move to protect gun rights during emergencies J.D. Davidson, The Center Square © Provided by Washington Examiner Ohio lawmakers want to be sure when the next pandemic or emergency rolls around, government will not be able to restrict gun rights. Rep. Scott Wiggam, R-Wayne County, and Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster, announced legislation Tuesday that has drawn support from gun-rights groups and would not allow state and local governments from limiting gun right...

Ohio lawmakers want to make sure that no one takes your guns during a statewide emergency, such as a pandemic.

Apr 27, 2021 FILE - In this June 2, 2020 file photo, demonstrators march past the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. Republicans at the Ohio Statehouse are backing four anti-riot bills aimed at criminalizing or increasing penalties associated with behavior at protests in the wake of mass demonstrations that swept across Ohio last year in response to the death of George Floyd. (AP Pho...

Funds released for Zane State College COLUMBUS, Ohio – Local State Senator Tim Schaffer announced this week that the State Controlling Board has released more than $160,000 for renovation projects at Zane State College. The grant will go toward professional design services that will help bring updated HVAC and security systems to Zane State. The funds will also contribute to enhancing ADA accessibility at the Zanesville campus. Senator Schaffer says, “These renovation projects will provide ...

Ohio Democrats propose new gun control legislation By J.D. Davidson - The Center Square Ohio House Minority Leader Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Akron, said “Ohioans have spoken loudly and clearly that we need to do something to end gun violence” during a press conference on Monday, April 19, 2021, in Columbus. Ohio House of Representatives | The Center Square COLUMBUS — Ohio Democrats continue to criticize the state’s new stand your ground law and unveiled a package of gun control legi...

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers leaving Congress to lead Ohio Chamber of Commerce, wont run for U.S. Senate Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer © AP file Republican Steve Stivers COLUMBUS – U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers wont run for U.S. Senate, instead taking a position to lead the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.  Stivers, 55, of Upper Arlington, announced Monday that he would step down from politics, where he represents the 15th District, on May 16 to become the next president and CEO of ...

Anti-riot or anti-protest? Four Ohio bills would stiffen penalties for demonstrators Anna Staver, The Columbus Dispatch © Adam Cairns, Adam Cairns Demonstrators take a knee and hold their hands in the air outside the Ohio Statehouse during a peaceful protest for George Floyd in downtown Columbus on Monday, June 1, 2020. [Adam Cairns/Dispatch] The protests around Ohio last summer were organized because people wanted to see change – especially in policing procedures – fro...

Ohio spends more of its budget on Medicaid than any other state: Report by J.D. Davidson, The Center Square  | March 16, 2021 08:00 PM Print this article Ohio spends more taxpayer dollars on Medicaid as a percent of its state budget than any other state in the country, according to a WalletHub report released Monday. The report from the personal finance website ranked states based on Medicaid spending, quality and eligibility and enrollment. Ohio landed 17th ...

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