Laura A. Bischoff
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH, United States
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Ohio public pensions lose $32 billion in 2022, will take years to recover
Ohio's five public pensions systems collectively lost $32 billion in the investment market last year − huge losses that will take years to recover. → Read More
Kevin Keith, subject of Kim Kardashian podcast, shouldn't get pardon, Ohio Parole Board says
The Ohio Parole Board recommended against clemency for inmate Kevin Keith, who is the subject of a Kim Kardashian podcast. → Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes flavored tobacco ban bill, signals support for statewide ban
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would've blocked cities from banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and vapes flavored like candy. → Read More
Decision about next Ohio House speaker in flux, sources say
House Republicans and Democrats may challenge Rep. Derek Merrin for control of the chamber on Tuesday. → Read More
Ohio BMV program wipes out $255M in fees for 380,000 suspended drivers
A year ago, Ohio made permanent an amnesty program to help low-income Ohioans get their driver licenses reinstated. → Read More
Is 65 years in prison too long for theft cases? Ohio Supreme Court weighs in
The Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, found that trial courts need to consider an overall combined prison term when imposing consecutive sentences. → Read More
Ohio Supreme Court gives victims of child rape a path to big jury awards
The Ohio Supreme Court handed down a victory for children who are sexually abused, saying a 2005 law that limits jury awards doesn't apply to them. → Read More
Ohio cities could lose power to ban flavored tobacco products if bill becomes law
State lawmakers want to block cities from regulating tobacco and now public health advocates are asking Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the bill. → Read More
Ohio college student convicted of murder for leaving her baby to die to get new sentencing
The Ohio Supreme Court says a woman convicted of killing her newborn should get a new sentencing hearing and a new judge. → Read More
Want to fly or enter a federal building? Better get your Real ID real soon
Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman has advice for the half of Ohioans who still don't have a Real ID: Don't wait for the May 3 deadline. → Read More
Pike County murders: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he never lost faith justice would be done
Gov. Mike DeWine praised investigators and prosecutors for work to get a conviction in Pike County massacre case. → Read More
Ohio set to outlaw fertility fraud after woman tells lawmakers she has 90 half-siblings
Victim told lawmakers that she has as many as 90 half-siblings due to doctor using own sperm on fertility patients without their consent. → Read More
Got a criminal record? Ohio lawmakers debate expanding sealing, expungement options
State lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill to give prisoners a path to cutting their sentences short and help people seal their criminal records. → Read More
Kim Kardashian interviews Ted Strickland and Ohio Supreme Court justice for podcast
The System podcast examines the case of Kevin Keith, convicted of a 1994 triple homicide in Bucyrus. Former governor Ted Strickland is interviewed. → Read More
Ohio lawmakers may crack down on distracted driving
Some Ohio lawmakers want to make it easier for police to pull over adults who are using their cell phones while driving. → Read More
Public Corruption case: Householder wants to block key document at his federal trial
Republicans Larry Householder and Matt Borges want to block federal prosecutors from using a key document against them at their upcoming trial. → Read More
Republicans sweep 3 Ohio Supreme Court races, unofficial results show
Ohio Republicans won all three state supreme court races on Tuesday, which will extend the GOP's 36-year streak of holding a majority → Read More
Cold case DNA match was too late for attempted murder conviction, Ohio Supreme Court rules
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Ralph Bortree's conviction in a 1993 neck slashing case must be tossed out because the statute of limitations ran out. → Read More
A dozen teens charged with rioting, escape in Ohio youth prison standoff
Twelve teens are charged with rioting, inducing panic, escape and vandalism in a takeover of the Indian River youth prison school. → Read More
Ohio's teachers' pension system wants lawmakers to increase contribution rates
The State Teachers Retirement System will ask lawmakers to increase the contribution rates that school districts pay into the pension for teachers. → Read More