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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held a press event yesterday to mark the…
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Gov. Mike DeWine has signed SB 23, a ban on abortion after a fetal…
Ohio’s latest version of the “Heartbeat Bill” is headed to the desk of Gov.…
Ohio’s proposed “heartbeat bill” (SB 23) just got a bit stricter. As passed by…
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John Glenn Columbus International Airport will begin construction on a new rental car facility…Ohio Becomes Fifth State to Pass Six Week Abortion Ban
April 11, 2019 4:29 pm
Lauren Sega 
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed SB 23, a ban on abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected. The law, which makes no exceptions for rape or incest, will take effect in 90 days. “Today and everyday, we will not accept barriers placed on abortion access by politicians or judges. We refuse to be intimidated […]
Heartbeat Bill Passes House, Awaits DeWine’s Signature
April 10, 2019 4:42 pm Lauren Sega 
Ohio’s latest version of the “Heartbeat Bill” is headed to the desk of Gov. Mike DeWine, who’s previously voiced his support for the measure. With more restrictions added by the Ohio Senate last week, the bill (SB 23) was sent to the Ohio House on Wednesday, where it passed 56-40. SB 23 would ban abortion […]
More Restrictions Added to Ohio’s Heartbeat Bill
April 4, 2019 2:29 pm Lauren Sega 
Ohio’s proposed “heartbeat bill” (SB 23) just got a bit stricter. As passed by an Ohio House committee this Tuesday, the new version of the six-week abortion ban would impose steep fines on abortion providers and promote the use of an invasive transvaginal ultrasound procedure. The House Health Committee has amended SB 23 to allow […]
April Fool’s Day: Ohio Lawmakers Mulling “Fart Tax” to Make up for Lower Gas Tax
April 1, 2019 7:00 am
Travis Irvine 
In a move already being questioned by critics, the Ohio state legislature is reportedly considering an unprecedented new “fart tax” that will be forced upon Ohioans anytime they flatulate, according to sources in the statehouse. The proposal is being tossed around as a way to make up for the lower gas tax hike, ever since […]
April Fool’s Day: Governor Mike DeWine Embraces State’s Medical Marijuana Program
April 1, 2019 7:00 am Travis Irvine 
In an unexpected move, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has decided to “fully embrace” the state’s medical marijuana program, which he announced at a press conference shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Friday. Though the Governor looked more glassy-eyed than usual, DeWine stated while snacking on a bag of Cheetos that his decision was made because he’s […]
Statehouse Roundup: Abortion Regulations, Celebrating Women’s Suffrage and more
March 28, 2019 2:17 pm Lauren Sega 
The Ohio Statehouse is making moves on several pieces of legislation that will affect everything from school funding to abortion access. Keep tabs on your state government and read on to learn more: SB 4 — Make capital appropriations for school facilities assistance Due to the number of districts that have passed local bond levies […]
The Confluence Cast: Mayor Andrew Ginther
March 22, 2019 2:13 pm
Tim Fulton 
They say politicians are only as good as their last election, but after that, they’re already looking towards the next election. After serving four years as mayor of Columbus, Andrew Ginther is reflecting on the accomplishments of his first term, but since he’s running unopposed for reelection, now he’s thinking about what to get done in his second term. […]
