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Democratic candidate for governor Dr. Amy Acton. (Photo by WCPO.)Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton is breaking with her party to support Issue 3, an amendment proposed by Republican lawmakers to enshrine the state’s voter photo ID requirement in the state constitution. This could put some of her colleagues in a bind. What is…

A teacher playing with preschool kids. (Getty Images.)Child advocates in Ohio and nationally have said proposed changes to the federal early childhood education program Head Start would be “devastating” and eliminate important health and safety standards for children. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a new rule to reduce…

Buds of marijuana on display inside a dispensary. (Photo by Christopher Shea, States Newsroom.)Two years after Ohio recreational marijuana sales began, Ohio’s adult-use marijuana continues to be significantly more expensive than Michigan, according to pricing data. Meanwhile, Ohio Republican lawmakers have outlawed buying from other states. The cheapest ounce of marijuana in Ohio is $112…

The original dates of execution fell between Jan. 13 and March 18 of next year. One man was set for execution just two days after DeWine leaves office.