/government-politics Government/Politics en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:39:26 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-26/ohio-corrections-officer-dies-in-christmas-day-inmate-assault A state investigation is underway after a Ross Correctional Institution guard died during what's being called an “inmate assault” Christmas morning. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:39:26 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-26/ohio-corrections-officer-dies-in-christmas-day-inmate-assault Sarah Donaldson /government-politics/2024-12-26/2024-year-in-review-ohio-lawmakers-were-busier-this-year-than-last-passing-some-big-bills The Ohio Legislature didn’t pass many bills this session, but got busy during lame duck. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:48:28 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-26/2024-year-in-review-ohio-lawmakers-were-busier-this-year-than-last-passing-some-big-bills Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-12-24/fall-rains-ended-historic-drought-conditions-in-ohio-but-long-term-damage-has-been-done Ohio is no longer in extreme drought, but that doesn’t mean the damage from the historic drought is repaired. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:58:09 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-24/fall-rains-ended-historic-drought-conditions-in-ohio-but-long-term-damage-has-been-done Karen Kasler /government-politics/2024-12-23/dewine-wants-money-for-school-bus-safety-grants-after-ohio-legislature-inaction Gov. Mike DeWine wants money for certain grants, however, and said he will go straight to the source, the Ohio Controlling Board, before budgeting begins next year. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-23/dewine-wants-money-for-school-bus-safety-grants-after-ohio-legislature-inaction Sarah Donaldson /government-politics/2024-12-20/dewine-signs-law-to-protect-ohio-patients-from-sex-abuse-by-docs-but-plans-to-veto-another-bill Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law to require Ohio prosecutors report medical professionals convicted of sexual abuse to the state medical board, but said he's concerned about another bill on “medical free speech”. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:31:37 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-20/dewine-signs-law-to-protect-ohio-patients-from-sex-abuse-by-docs-but-plans-to-veto-another-bill Karen Kasler /government-politics/2024-12-20/ohio-bill-passed-in-last-hours-of-lame-duck-allows-police-to-charge-to-release-bodycam-video The provision has not had hearings and was shoved into the "Christmas Tree" bill passed by Ohio lawmakers very early Thursday morning. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:17:22 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-20/ohio-bill-passed-in-last-hours-of-lame-duck-allows-police-to-charge-to-release-bodycam-video Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-12-20/nil-law-update-police-videos-hearing-aids-all-in-christmas-tree-bill-from-ohio-lawmakers This year's Christmas tree bill started as a measure on Ohio township zoning laws. But it ended up with dozens of other bills attached. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:06:48 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-20/nil-law-update-police-videos-hearing-aids-all-in-christmas-tree-bill-from-ohio-lawmakers Karen Kasler /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-republicans-pass-two-controversial-bills-combined-into-one-as-lame-duck-session-closes The bill called "The Parents' Bill of Rights" requires K-12 schools to notify parents if sexuality is discussed plus it requires schools to allow release time for religious education. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:38:32 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-republicans-pass-two-controversial-bills-combined-into-one-as-lame-duck-session-closes Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-lawmakers-wont-be-getting-a-pay-raise-after-all Neither will Ohio's county commissioners, judges and statewide elected officials, after a proposal to hike their pay stalled in lame duck. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:17:34 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-lawmakers-wont-be-getting-a-pay-raise-after-all Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-bill-near-finish-line-would-expand-school-expulsion-reasoning Ohio students who face expulsions for “imminent and severe endangerment” would have to undergo psychological assessments prior to being allowed back to school. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:55:19 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-19/ohio-bill-near-finish-line-would-expand-school-expulsion-reasoning Sarah Donaldson