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Ohio board reinstates license of doctor who made controversial …
May 6, 2024 · The State Medical Board of Ohio has reinstated the license of a doctor who got national attention for her anti-vaccine testimony before an Ohio House committee in 2021.
What's next now that Ohio's six-week abortion ban has been ruled ...
Oct 28, 2024 · A Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge ruled Ohio's six-week ban unconstitutional Thursday, but parts of the law can be appealed.
Homelessness in Ohio surged last year. Advocates don’t see an …
Jan 23, 2024 · Ohio housing advocates are predicting a greater number of unhoused people in this year’s annual survey of homelessness. Many Ohio counties across the state will spend Tuesday evening counting the number of people living in homeless shelters and on the streets.
Here are some new Ohio laws going into effect this fall, next year
Jul 29, 2024 · With DeWine’s signature, more than 20 bills are now law, some with pages and pages of provisions. Most of the laws take effect later this year, in October.
What is Ohio Issue 1? A deep dive into the redistricting …
Oct 7, 2024 · Battle over Issue 1's ballot language. In August, the Republican-dominated Ohio Ballot Board, led by Secretary of State Frank LaRose, approved a three-page summary that voters will see when they cast their ballots.
Rules for Ohio's pending adult-use cannabis program moving …
Mar 29, 2024 · Administrative rulemaking for the state’s pending recreational marijuana program is moving full steam ahead, one industry trade association says, with sales likely to start by the third quarter of the year.. Cannabis possession, use and home growth went legal for Ohioans who are 21 and older at the end of 2023 with voter approval of Issue 2.
Abortion numbers went up in Ohio, including out-of-state patients
Oct 1, 2024 · The latest Ohio Abortion Report shows an increase in the number of abortions in 2023 over 2022. There were 22,000 abortions in Ohio in 2023, an increase of 3,512 or nearly 19% from the year before. While most of those seeking abortions in Ohio are residents, the report shows an 80% increase in abortions sought by patients from out of state - from 7% to 12.6%.
Changes to voting in Ohio since 2020 presidential election: here’s …
Oct 8, 2024 · Ohioans can start early in-person and mail-in voting for the November election today. Ohioans will cast ballots in the first presidential election under rules from a law signed last year.And there are some changes you should know about if you haven’t voted since 2020.
Election 2024: Six candidates - with party labels - vying for three ...
Oct 23, 2024 · Perhaps the highest profile race is the one between two justices. First term Democrat Melody Stewart is running for re-election, and Republican Joe Deters, who was appointed to the court last year, switched races to run against Stewart and get his first full term.