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Last November, Ohio voters decided to legalize recreational marijuana. But in the time since, local governments all over the state have voted to ban its sale within their city limits.
House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) said he doesn't agree with an idea floated by some Republicans suggesting Ohio lawmakers take power from courts when it comes to the new constitutional amendment on abortion.
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to change the process for redistricting say the way Ohio lawmakers are reacting to recent election results proves why reform in the line-drawing process is needed.
Gov. Mike DeWine says if Ohioans reject Issue 1, he'll push to allow some changes to the six-week abortion ban, but backers of the amendment say DeWine and politicians had their chance and now voters will decide.
The Ohio Ballot Board, headed by Republican Frank LaRose, will meet Thursday.