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A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers is introducing a bill meant to stop the "funding of death" in the state — no more death penalty and no dollars for physician-assisted suicide or abortions.

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as chair of the House Public Insurance & Pensions Committee for the 136th General Assembly,

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republican leadership has backtracked on their steadfast effort to cut funding for public education. Our extensive reporting led to massive backlash for lawmakers, and numerous GOP members spoke out privately.

There is once again a renewed push to abolish the death penalty in Ohio but this time, with a bit of a twist.  The legislation, which has yet to be officially

The Ohio House changed the rules for how it operates. We're breaking down what you need to know if you plan to visit the statehouse.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio House Republican rolled out leadership-backed legislation Thursday that would repeal a ratepayer funded bailout of two coal plants and limit electric companies’ ability to add surcharges to their customers bills to cover one-off capital expenditures.

Four Ohio lawmakers are preparing to introduce identical bipartisan bills that legislate what they call end-of-life procedures.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Chair of the House Local Government Committee for the 136th General Assembly.

The new House Speaker, cousin to the Senate bill sponsor, is more receptive to tightening Ohio’s marijuana law, and Republicans could fast track SB 56—whether Democrats like it or not. Democrats picked up a few seats in both legislative chambers, but Republicans still hold overwhelming majorities.

The Columbus Clippers have announced their 2025 field staff, which includes former Ohio State Buckeye and MLB player Matt Angle. Angle joins the Clippers as one of their two hitting coaches. From 2018 to 2022,

The Fair School Funding Plan is needed to ensure quality education for Ohio school children. Gov. DeWine must protect it.