Ohio lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to get out of debt, a researcher said.
Read MoreResearcher Calls on Ohio Lawmakers to Make it Easier for Citizens to Get Out of Debt
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Pending Ohio Legislature, Deregulation of Occupational Licenses Could Stimulate State’s Economy
As the Ohio Legislature studies ongoing reforms to occupational licensing, some say the move could give the state’s economy a much-needed boost while also reducing recidivism.
Read MoreJudge Throws Out Major Reform of Violent Offender Sentencing Law Named for Murdered Ohio State Student Reagan Tokes
A state law passed this year that allows the parole board to extend the sentences of major felony cases was ruled unconstitutional.
Read MoreGun Reform Proposals Might Struggle to Get Past Ohio’s Republican Legislature
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine may have trouble getting his gun control legislation passed through the legislature despite both chambers being controlled by his party.
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Rethink How Ohio Deals With Failing Schools
Legislation being considered in the Ohio Legislature would adjust how the state handles poor-performing schools. The bill seeks to hand back more local control, but its critics argue that it doesn’t go far enough.
Read MoreOhio Liberty Coalition Will Start Petition to Have Any Red Flag Law Placed on Ballot
The Ohio Liberty Coalition, a grassroots conservative organization, said it will start a petition to have any red flag law that passes the Ohio Legislature placed on the 2020 ballot for voters to decide on.
Read MoreBan on Child Marriage Likely to Come Out of Ohio Legislature’s Lame-Duck Session
Ohio lawmakers have prioritized a list of bills they’d like to see hurried through the legislature in the lame-duck session that ends in December, and one of the most likely to pass is a ban on child marriage. With a list that includes abortion, gun laws and criminal-sentencing reform, one…
Read MoreAmericans for Prosperity Announces Endorsements for Ohio State Legislature
Americans for Prosperity-Ohio announced its endorsement Tuesday for six Ohio state legislative candidates based on their support for a free-market economy, low taxes and quality education. Andrew Brenner, Mike Rasor, Jim Trakas, Tim Barhorst, Todd Smith and Kristina Roegner all support “removing barriers to opportunity and improving the lives of Ohioans,” said…
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