Nikko Griffin, left, and Tyra Patterson, call out to arriving voters in the parking lot of the Hamilton County Board of Elections during early in-person voting in Cincinnati, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. They urge people to vote for different issues, including Issue 2, which would allow adult-...
Redistricting: Voting-rights groups and minority Democrats are trying to thwart an effort to get the Republican-drawn state legislative maps adopted through a federal lawsuit, despite the Ohio Supreme Court tossing them as illegal gerrymanders,Andrew Tobias repor...
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“While not a significant increase over the same point in the 2018 election, Ohioans are showing confidence in Ohio’s abundant early voting opportunities,” said LaRose. “Our bipartisan boards of elections have done an incredible job making their early voting centers ready, and lines are short...
2020. Ohio’s first sports betting bill, SB111, fails after the state legislature adjourns without voting on it. 2021. Ohio passed sports betting legislation in December. 2022. The Ohio Casino Control Commission outlines sports betting licensing applications. 2023. Ohio now allows both online and...
Ohio has been a battleground for attacks on voting, free speech, education, LGBTQ+ youth, and abortion. At every turn, however, young organizers and community leaders have stood up to advocate for a better Ohio, protect our democracy, and make sure our voices are heard. By mobilizing and...
Although we have "requested" Ohio absentee voting ballots before as a convenience or often for being away from the local polls, this is the first time ballots requests forms are just showing up in the mail. If it were any other "let’s try statewide vote by mail year or election," this...
with civil rights issues and workers' rights taking center stage. In recent years, Ohio has seen growth in the technology and service sectors, reflecting the broader shift in the American economy. Through it all, Ohio remains a state deeply connected to its past while looking forward to the ...
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It's not clear what policies Trump might adopt once he takes office in January. But bills relating to gender issues are already being queued up in state legislatures that come into session early in 2025. In Texas, for instance, there are proposed measures to bar using state money to pay ...