Law and Policy
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Ohio Stunned as Governor Rejects Under-16 Work Restrictions Bill
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has turned down Senate Bill 50, a legislative proposal seeking to adjust the rules governing school-age…
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New Ohio Bill Seeks Cardiac Screening for Student Athletes
Source Ohio lawmakers are considering House Bill 437, a bipartisan proposal that would require targeted cardiac screenings for student athletes.…
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Ohio Passes Hemp Regulation Bill with Major Changes to Marijuana Law
Source The Ohio House of Representatives has approved Senate Bill 56, a major piece of legislation aimed at reshaping the…
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New Ohio Bill to Offer Parents DNA Testing for Newborns
Source In Ohio, a new bill could soon give parents the option of genetic testing for their newborns, a move…
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Judge Blocks DeWine’s Order Banning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Source An Ohio judge has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking Governor Mike DeWine’s executive order that declared an…
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DeWine Bans Intoxicating Hemp Sales Across Ohio, Business Owners React
Source Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued a 90-day statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products beginning October 14, citing an…
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Ohio Bill Seeks to Raise Juvenile Commitment Age to 14
Source Ohio lawmakers have taken a significant step toward reshaping the state’s juvenile justice system. On September 23, Senators Paula…
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Ohio Bill Targets Child Trafficking Prevention Through School Screenings
Source A new bill at the Ohio Statehouse seeks to bring all public schools together in a unified effort to…
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Ohio Lawmakers Push to End Discrimination Against Protective Hairstyles in Schools
Source Legislation introduced in the Ohio House would ban discrimination in schools against students who wear their hair in braids,…
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Ohio Senate Passes Bill Allowing ICE to Make Arrests in Schools
Source Several immigration-related bills are moving through the Ohio Statehouse, including a controversial measure that just cleared the Senate. Senate…
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