/tags/texting-while-driving texting while driving en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:05:12 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-05/ohios-new-distracted-driving-law-is-now-in-effect Ohio's new distracted driving law is now in effect and Ohioans who text while driving can face stiff fines and penalties. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:05:12 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-05/ohios-new-distracted-driving-law-is-now-in-effect Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-02-25/ohio-lawmakers-change-key-parts-of-governors-transportation-budget An Ohio House committee has stripped a provision from Gov. Mike DeWine's transportation budget that targets distracted driving. And that's not all.The… Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:41:15 GMT /government-politics/2021-02-25/ohio-lawmakers-change-key-parts-of-governors-transportation-budget Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-02-13/state-leaders-support-hands-free-ohio-bill The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports fatalities on the state’s roads have increase in five of the last six years with 2019 being the second-deadliest… Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:49:09 GMT /government-politics/2020-02-13/state-leaders-support-hands-free-ohio-bill Jo Ingles