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Different views of how Ohio's anti-DEI law is affecting state universities in its first year
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (382+ words) Ohio's law banning diversity, equity and inclusion policies at state colleges and universitieswent into effect on June 27, 2025. Known as Senate Bill 1 (SB1), it was passed by Republicans who dominate the legislature, and it was red meat for the voter base. Now,…...
Ohio nurses are overwhelmed. Could a mandatory staffing ratio help?
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (782+ words) This story mentions suicide. As Ron Smith flipped through a scrapbook in the middle of a Dayton living room, each page documents the life of his daughter, Tristin Kate Smith. "She was very much a patient advocate. She would question…...
Juneteenth at Ohio Statehouse: Black lawmakers say more work is needed to achieve equality
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (548+ words) Juneteenth is not just about reflecting on the past. It's about examining where we are today, because for far too long, too many Ohioans freedoms are still out of reach," Upchurch said. Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) said Juneteenth is a…...
Panel of federal judges upholds Ohio's age verification law on social media, websites
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (298+ words) A federal court in Cincinnati has upheld a 2024 state law requiring age verification on social media and websites for kids under 16, ending the order blocking the law. But the court battle over the law is likely to continue. The judges…...
De Wine drops no hints about vetoes of some controversial bills
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (79+ words) The Statehouse News Bureau De Wine drops no hints about vetoes of some controversial bills Lawmakers sent Gov. Mike De Wine several big pieces of legislation after last week's session, but he's not saying whether he'll veto any of them....
Ohio is training counties to stop crises before they begin
1+ week, 1+ day ago (684+ words) A small team is learning how to prevent a tragedy in the basement of a Butler County office building. They're a part of LOSS/DOSS, Local Outreach Suicide Survivors and Drug Overdose Survivor Support Team. Program director Jennifer Mac Lean…...
Gov. De Wine plans to make announcement on death penalty in Ohio
1+ week, 1+ day ago (169+ words) Gov. Mike De Wine plans to outline his position on the death penalty later Tuesday morning, the Statehouse News Bureau has learned. As De Wine gets ready to leave elected office, the longtime Republican official has been hinting at his…...
Budget correction bill includes one-time property tax credit for some elderly, disabled Ohioans
1+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Hundreds of thousands of elderly and disabled homeowners in Ohio who receive the homestead tax exemption will get a credit on their January property tax bills, under a bill that passed before lawmakers left for summer break. It was approved…...
Ohio researchers warn of another hidden danger of IV drug use: fungus
1+ week, 2+ day ago (432+ words) A team of microbiologists has discovered a risk of microbes in intravenous drug use. Researchers at Bowling Green State University studied the contents of 50 syringes from the Northwest Ohio Safe Services" needle exchange program, where people who use drugs can…...
New report argues "uneconomic coal operations" affect Ohio
1+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) Ohio got rid of direct subsidies for electric generation last August, including by ending two controversial subsidies that went to aging coal-fired power plants. But how neighboring states bankroll coal or other generation still affects Ohio, since the state is…...