Gfx made by Morgan Trau, WEWS. Issue 3 asks Ohioans if the current voter photo identification requirement should be enshrined in the state constitution. While Republicans say this is good policy, Democrats and Libertarians argue the constitutional amendment is just meant to rally the GOP base. The three candidates for Ohio secretary of state are…
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The Ohio River on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal).“You can’t fight city hall.” Resistance is futile. The powers that be always win. Pick one. If you need an excuse to justify inaction with a cynical shrug, there are plenty. But there are also plenty of examples of people who give…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state’s nearly 20-year-old firearm preemption law, which generally prevents local governments from adopting regulations that go beyond Ohio law, is once again under review.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Two Northeast Ohio state representatives are introducing legislation that would allow people as young as 16 to vote in state and local elections.Rep. Chris Glassburn (D- North Olmsted) and Rep. Sean Brennan (D- Parma) are behind the proposal, which they say is aimed at increasing youth voter participation in Ohio.Glassburn pointed…
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The owner of an insurance agency that offers Obamacare plans stands outside his storefront in Miami, Fla, in 2021. In 49 states, the number of people enrolled in Obamacare plans has declined. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) In 49 states, the number of people enrolled in Obamacare plans has declined since Congress made coverage more…
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