Ohio Supreme Court upholds state's smoking ban
The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the state's smoking ban, rejecting a challenge brought by a... More
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Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton announces retirement
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton announced Tuesday, May 22, that she will... More
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We Are Ohio supports change to redistricting methods
COLUMBUS -- The union-backed campaign group that successfully opposed last year's Senate Bill 5... More
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Ohio Gov. Kasich voices support for drug testing for welfare recipients
Gov. John Kasich voiced his support Thursday, May 17, for drug testing and addiction services for... More
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Former Ohio charter schools treasurer charged with embezzlement
COLUMBUS -- State and federal investigators have charged the former treasurer of charter schools... More
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Opponents of drilling in Ohio parks launch new effort
COLUMBUS -- Opponents of plans to drill for oil and gas in state parks launched a new effort... More
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Gov. Kasich supports higher fees on fracking waste disposal
COLUMBUS -- Gov. John Kasich continues to advocate for higher fees on brine and other waste... More
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Ohio Senate moves on pension reform bills
The Ohio Senate moved Wednesday, May 16, on a series of bills changing eligibility, contribution... More
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Ohio House sends teen cell phone in cars bill to governor
The Ohio House has given its OK to legislation banning teens from sending text messages, talking... More
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Legislators could vote on dangerous animal legislation next week
The head of the legislative panel reviewing new state regulations on the private ownership of... More
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Ohio Senate to move ahead with public employee pension reform
The Ohio Senate plans to move forward with legislation changing contribution, eligibility and... More
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Video - State's efforts to crack down on prescription drug abuse
Gov. John Kasich answers reporters' questions about the state's efforts to crack down on... More
Videos: Gov. John Kasich talks about efforts by the state to crack down on prescription drug abuse
Videos: Gov. John Kasich addresses a conference of the Ohio Association of County Behavioral... More
Ohio prisons to switch to vegetable-based meat filler
COLUMBUS -- Coming soon to a prison near you: full-sized, less-greasy meat-mixture patties that... More
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Legislation would increase state registration of gaming operations
COLUMBUS -- Internet cafes and other unregulated gaming storefronts would have to register with... More
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Ohio Senate signs off on texting ban legislation
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Senate signed off on legislation Thursday that would ban texting while... More
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State leaders tout economic impact of fracking
State lawmakers touted their efforts to regulate Ohio's emerging oil and gas drilling industry... More
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Legislation to ban teens from driving, texting
COLUMBUS -- Teens would be banned from using any type of handheld electronic communications... More
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State slashes price on bacon-flavored vodka
The state is slashing the price of bacon-flavored vodka, as well as dozens of other... More
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Bacon introduces consumer protection legislation
State officials would have more power to go after unscrupulous air-duct cleaning businesses,... More
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Ohio teens rally in opposition to drugs, cigarettes and alcohol
Several hundred teens rallied in Columbus Monday, walking to Capitol Square to draw attention to... More
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Romney, Kasich visit with Otterbein students
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and Gov. John Kasich shared burgers, soft drinks and... More
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State lawmakers look at yearlong moratorium on new Internet cafes
COLUMBUS -- State lawmakers are considering a yearlong moratorium on new Internet cafes, a type... More
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Legislation sponsors willing to talk, negotiate on election law
COLUMBUS -- The sponsor of legislation erasing a controversial GOP-backed election package signed... More
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