Andy Chow
WKSU
Columbus, OH, United States
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Several bail reform measures on the table for Ohio lawmakers
A proposed statewide ballot issue to change state constitutional laws on bail is gaining momentum while lawmakers consider other measures. → Read More
How To Vote-By-Mail In Ohio's Extended Primary
Ohio lawmakers created the new vote-by-mail timeline after in-person voting on Election Day was canceled over coronavirus concerns but voter rights → Read More
DeWine Issues "Stay At Home" Order, Exempting Essential Businesses
While saying it's an "absolutely crucial time", Gov. Mike DeWine said he's issuing an order for all Ohioans to stay at home starting at 11:59pm Monday - → Read More
DeWine Issues "Stay At Home" Order, Exempting Essential Businesses
While saying it's an "absolutely crucial time", Gov. Mike DeWine said he's issuing an order for all Ohioans to stay at home starting at → Read More
Unions Accuse FirstEnergy Solutions Of Backing Out Of Agreements
Several unions representing workers at the state's two nuclear plants are objecting to a new bankruptcy plan by FirstEnergy Solutions, saying the → Read More
DeWine Lays Out Proposals to Combat Gun Violence
In response to the mass shooting in Dayton, Gov. Mike DeWine is calling on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a slate of gun regulations. His → Read More
Hemp, CBD Products Now Legal in Ohio
State officials are rolling out their new hemp program that will soon allow farmers to grow the crop and others to process it. Gov. Mike DeWine signed a → Read More
St. Patrick's Day Primary Will Require Planning
Ohio's top elections official wants county election leaders to be proactive in planning for the 2020 Presidential Primary, especially since it will take → Read More
Front License Plates Still Up for Debate at Statehouse
A pair of Republican senators want to keep requiring Ohio vehicles to have front license plates. A new provision that drops that requirement goes into → Read More
An Activist Group Is Attempting A Referendum on Ohio New Energy Bill
A group can now begin collecting campaign funds for a possible referendum on the state’s new energy law . The political action committee is looking at → Read More
Lawmakers Pass Blockbuster Bill Overhauling Energy Policy In Favor Of Nuclear, Coal
The Ohio House has voted in favor of the sweeping energy bill, HB6, that bails out two nuclear power plants through $150 million in ratepayer subsidies. → Read More
Budget Negotiators Agree on $69 Billion Spending Plan
Ohio House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a $69 billion two-year spending plan. The plan will be up for a vote Wednesday in the full House → Read More
Education Leaders of Color Calls for More Racial Diversity in School Takeovers
As the state considers changing the school takeover model for struggling districts, a group is calling on lawmakers to make sure students and school → Read More
Ohio School District Flips Switch for Solar Power
A school district in southeast Ohio flipped the switch on its new solar energy installation, officially bringing in 70% of its energy from the renewable → Read More
State to Reopen Loan Program for Flooded Farmers
The state is giving farmers another opportunity to apply for loans as they deal with severe weather and flooding that has kept many farmers from planting → Read More
Senate Proposal Helps Parents Avoid Child Custody Relinquishment
The Ohio Senate’s budget plan adds more money to the fund that helps children who are dealing with severe mental and developmental issues. But the changes → Read More
Senate Version of State Budget Restores Tax Breaks, Increases Money for School Vouchers
Ohio Senate Republicans made sweeping changes to the House version of the state budget, including larger tax cuts and restored tax breaks. The changes → Read More
Parents, Lawmakers Want Health Insurance to Cover Children's Hearing Aids
Democratic lawmakers are trying to pass a bill that would require health insurance companies provide coverage for children’s hearing aids. Parents are → Read More
Governor Hopes to Expand Program That Helps Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma
A collection of case workers and mentors who work with kids experiencing trauma gathered in Columbus to discuss how their programs can better address → Read More
Yost Calls for Lifting the Statute of Limitations for Rape
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost called on state lawmakers to lift the statute of limitations on rape. Five former Ohio attorneys general, both Democrats → Read More