A recent bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would restore the ability of local governments to regulate guns and pass their own gun laws.
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Disagreements Brewing Over Legislation on Ohio’s Opioid Lawsuits
A bill that may be introduced in the Ohio General Assembly is pitting local officials against the state and the governor against the attorney general. Although the legislation has yet to be introduced, just the mention of it has lines being drawn and words like “unconstitutional” and “veto” being thrown around.
Read MoreOhio Bill Allowing Plastic Bags Runs Into ‘Home Rule’ Issue
The issue of home rule was center stage Wednesday as a House committee debated a ban on taxing plastic bags and containers. House Bill 242 would create a state-wide law allowing the use of “auxiliary containers” and prohibiting any local government from imposing a tax, fee or charge on…
Read MoreNew House Bills Seek More Limits on Ohio Traffic Cameras
The use of photo-enforcement devices – also known as traffic cameras – has a contentious history in Ohio. Cities first started using them in 1999 when the Toledo City Council passed an ordinance authorizing their use. They made it a civil violation with a fine, but no points on…
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