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Ohio House Democrats pick Ashley Bryant Bailey for Cincinnati seat
The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio
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Ohio House Democrats chose Ashley Bryant Bailey, who helps elect progressive Black women, to replace outgoing Rep. Sedrick Denson. Bryant Bailey was already running for the 26th House District, which includes part of Norwood and the East Side of...
New Ohio driver’s education course requirement takes effect Sept. 30
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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Contributed NEW OWNERS — Bethany and Josh Baxter, who recently purchased AmeriDrive driving school locations in Wintersville and St. Clairsville, hold their daughter, Lizzie Baxter. ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A new law takes effect at the end of the month...
FEMA aid expanding from individuals to governmental entities
The Times Leader - Ohio
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Photo by Derek Redd FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Abby Eichorn, left, talks with Emergency Management Specialist Susan Wilderson on Friday at the Ohio County Disaster Recovery Center at the Triadelphia Community Center. The Federal Emergency...
Ohio to release school report cards Monday with added rating measure
ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio
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September 12, 2025
Monday, the state will release the latest school report cards, and there’s a big change this year. For the first time, a College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness component will be rated and count toward a district’s overall rating. In...
Josh Williams addresses political discourse and announces parole reform plans
North Columbus News - Ohio
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September 12, 2025
Representative Josh Williams posted a series of statements on his social media account on September 12, 2025, addressing political discourse, law enforcement challenges, and a recent endorsement.In a post from the afternoon of September 12,...
Ohio Senate Bill 174 and the Future of Ohio Custody Law: Part 1 – The Current Law
JD Supra - California
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September 12, 2025
On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (“SB 174”), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone (R) and Paula...
Ohio lawmakers look to weaken Cuyahoga County’s grip on regional transportation decisions
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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September 12, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some Republican lawmakers are preparing legislation to seek the most significant state reforms ever to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, which has enormous influence over transportation projects in the region, and...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made a solemn vow to us last year. And he broke it: Today in Ohio
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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September 12, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine once promised to fight gerrymandering; now he’s shrugging his shoulders while Ohio braces for another rigged map. We’re talking about DeWine’s retreat on redistricting reform, and what it means for Ohio’s next...
Town hall promises transparency regarding legal action against railroad
Morning Journal - Ohio
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EAST PALESTINE — Attorneys representing more than 800 parties in two lawsuits that were recently transferred to the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court have organized a town hall to update residents impacted by the 2023 train derailment. The town...
Ohio National Guard troops to stay longer in DC, Gov. DeWine says
WCPO 9 - Ohio
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September 12, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At the request of the Trump administration, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has extended the state's National Guard troops' deployment to Washington, D.C. until the end of November. This month, 150 troops were expected to come home from...
FEMA Assistance Expanding From Individuals to Governmental Entities
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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photo by: Derek Redd FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Abby Eichorn, left, speaks with Emergency Management Specialist Susan Wilderson on Friday at the Ohio County Disaster Recovery Center at the Triadelphia Community Center. TRIADELPHIA — The...
McQuade: Trump’s legal fight with Lisa Cook is ‘critically important’ to America’s future
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Federal Reserve set to meet next week amid chaos from Trump’s attacks on the Fed 06:39 Now Playing McQuade: Trump’s legal fight with Lisa Cook is ‘critically...
F-16 flyover honors military families at northwest Ohio high school football games
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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September 13, 2025
The roar of fighter jets echoed across northwest Ohio Friday night as four F-16s from the 180th Fighter Wing soared over seven high school football games. TOLEDO, Ohio — Fighter jets roared across northwest Ohio Friday night as four F-16s from the...
Ohio Homeland Security unveils new AI Suspicious Activity Reporting System
Richland Source - Ohio
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September 12, 2025
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) today announced the launch of a new suspicious activity reporting system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to gather actionable information on potential threats of violence. Developed by OHS and...
Ohio launches new artificial intelligence public safety reporting app
The Center Square
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September 12, 2025
(The Center Square) – Ohio is turning to artificial intelligence to help the public report suspicious activity and potential threats of violence. In the wake of the Wednesday assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the June killing...
East Cleveland mayor fires deputy safety director after he crossed ‘legal boundaries,’ wore ‘Chief of Police’ badge
Clevland 19 News - Ohio
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September 13, 2025
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The East Cleveland mayor fired the city’s deputy safety director after he allegedly crossed the “legal boundaries” for the role. East Cleveland mayor fires deputy safety director after crossing ‘legal boundaries,’...
Ohio restaurant owner faces national backlash after Charlie Kirk comment
The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio
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A Cincinnati restaurant owner is facing backlash for a social media comment about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. TQL Stadium has ended its contract with the restaurant, and other Cincinnati businesses have said they are...
Ohio’s new driver’s ed law is so expensive that teens may drive without licenses
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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September 11, 2025
Is Ohio’s new mandatory driver’s education law a critical safety measure or an expensive barrier that could backfire spectacularly? Thursday on the Today in Ohio podcast, host Leila Atassi blasted the law as costly classroom instruction for all...
Ohio Gov. DeWine Continues To Push Bill That Would Change Voter Approved Cannabis Law
Michigan Technology News
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September 12, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to accommodate the will of the voters when it comes to recreational marijuana, but local cannabis lovers said new regulations are not what Ohioans voted for in 2023. While...
Experts urge bipartisan response as political violence escalates across the U.S.
Dayton 24/7 Now - Ohio
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MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- A suspect is now in custody. Tyler Robinson, 22, is currently behind bars in a Utah jail; he’s the man police said shot and killed Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. RELATED COVERAGE: What we know about Tyler Robinson, the...