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Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there's nowhere to buy it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans woke up Thursday in a land of limbo for recreational marijuana use: Adults can now legally grow and possess cannabis at home, but cannot legally buy it. On Wednesday night, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine urged lawmakers to quickly set parameters for Issue...
New director gets final approval to lead Ohio's revamped education department
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's recently revamped education department has a new director, approved by the Republican-majority Senate on Wednesday. Steve Dackin, who will head the new Department of Education and Workforce, was already appointed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine earlier...
Ohio Republicans propose nixing home grow, increasing taxes in sweeping changes to legal marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Banning marijuana growing at home, increasing the substance's tax rate and altering how those taxes get distributed are among vast changes Ohio Senate Republicans proposed Monday to a marijuana legalization measure approved by voters last month. The changes...
Former top Ohio utility regulator surrenders in $60 million bribery scheme linked to energy bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s former top utility regulator pleaded not guilty to charges announced Monday in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme related to a legislative bailout for two Ohio nuclear power plants that has already resulted in a 20-year prison sentence for a former state...
Documents of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and lieutenant governor subpoenaed in lawsuit over bribery scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's governor and lieutenant governor have been drawn into a FirstEnergy Corp. investors lawsuit connected to the $60 million bribery scheme concocted by the Akron-based energy giant and a now-incarcerated House speaker. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine received...
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Akron Beacon Journal. November 17, 2023. Editorial: The people of Ohio have spoken clearly 3 times in 2023. When will GOP get the message? There’s a disturbing trend among those who lose elections or get caught doing something wrong. Instead of...
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
USA TODAY Network Ohio. November 12, 2023. Editorial: Ohio is creating ‘monsters’ at youth prisons. DeWine must act now to save kids Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is a champion for meaningful education reform and youth mental health services. You may not...
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law. Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. ...
An Ohio amendment serves as a testing ground for statewide abortion fights expected in 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abortion access is expected to play a central role in the 2024 elections. The preview comes next week, when Ohio voters decide whether to enshrine reproductive rights in their state Constitution. The amendment is the only abortion question on any state's...
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Cleveland Plain Dealer. October 29, 2023. Editorial: Frank LaRose’s stealth purge of voters right before the Nov. 7 election The Ohio Secretary of State has a responsibility to keep the voting rolls up-to-date and accurate. No one disputes that. But Frank LaRose’s...
