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Jo Ingles

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News Reporter/Producer at Ohio Public Radio and Television’s Statehouse News Bureau - serving all of Ohio’s NPR and PBS stations.

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Jo Ingles
2 years
Trump says we will “get Critical Race Theory out of our classrooms.” Fact check - We haven’t been able to find one k-12 school in Ohio that is teaching CRT
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Republican Josh Mandel has just dropped out of the U.S. Senate race against Democratic Incumbent Sherrod Brown. Developing......
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9 months
BREAKING - The Ohio Secretary of State's office has certified petition signatures for the proposed abortion amendment for the November 7 ballot. If approved by voters, it would enshrine abortion rights into the state's constitution. 🧵
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The crowd is erupting upon learning #Ohio has just passed an amendment that enshrines abortion into the Constitution
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BREAKING - The No on Issue 1 campaign is declaring victory right now in Columbus. #Ohio #Issue1
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BREAKING - The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit that sought to keep off the ballot an amendment that could enshrine abortion rights into the constitution. This clears the way for the amendment to be before voters this November.
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Ohio Gov Mike DeWine says “the peoplr of Ohio have spoken” and he says that decision needs to be respected.
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10 months
The coalition that wants to put an amendment on the November ballot to enshrine abortion into the Ohio Constitution is dropping off petitions at the Ohio Secretary of State’s office right now. First truck is on loading dock. More are coming in. #abortion
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Trump says he wants “one day voting paper ballots” & no mail in voting. Ohio used to have a law that made it hard to vote by mail. After some voters spent more than 6 hrs in line in 2004 and others left because they couldn’t wait, Ohio lawmakers now allow no fault absentee voting
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BREAKING - Abortion in Ohio is now banned at the point a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That's about 6 weeks into a pregnancy before many women know they are pregnant. A federal court just lifted the stay put on the law passed in 2019 when Roe was still in effect.
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2 years
BREAKING - Hamilton County Court Judge Christian Jenkins has granted the request for preliminary injunction to keep Ohio's abortion ban blocked indefinitely.
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9 months
Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) is conceding defeat. He said there wasn’t enough time to plan the campaign.
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4 years
Long line here at the Franklin County (Columbus) Ohio Bd of Elections. Around the front,back of building and around HomeBuys store next to it
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3 years
Gotta say the long line at the Franklin County Vote Center had a party feel to it at times with all of the entertainment there. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty had her boogie on today. Lots of voters were dancing in line. #election2020 #columbus #Ohio
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1 year
BREAKING - A lawsuit has been filed at the Ohio Supreme Court to thwart a resolution passed by state lawmakers that would put before voters an issue to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments. #Ohio #abortion 🧵⬇️
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2 years
But to be fair - CRT has become a catch phrase for diversity, equity and inclusion. And there are K-12 schools in Ohio that are teaching that.
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11 months
More than two dozen business leaders have signed on to an effort to defeat Issue 1 - the ballot measure Ohioans will vote on in August that, if passed, could make it much harder to pass citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in the future. The full list is below.
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4 years
I think a lot of Ohioans can probably relate to this
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2 years
The Ohio Democratic Party is calling on Republican Attorney General Dave Yost to resign over his comments about the case involving a 10-year-old pregnant child who was raped and went to Indiana to get an abortion.
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2 years
Democrats in the Ohio Legislature are proposing a #constitutionamendment to codify #abortion rights in Ohio law.
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4 years
Enough! COVID19 is a potentially deadly disease. I'm sickened and saddened by those of you on here who call yourself Christians while hating on Gov. DeWine. I'm not calling any of you out because I hope the better angels will prevail and you will voluntarily delete those tweets.
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9 months
I am getting numerous reports about voters in North Canton (Stark County) #Ohio are being turned away because the polls have run out ballots and backup ballots. Voters were told to come back later but some say they can’t.
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4 years
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted says Ohioans without internet are having a difficult time keeping up with the educational needs of their kids. He says starting Monday, March 30th, everyone can go to all of Ohio's PBS stations to get K-12 educational programming.
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2 years
To clarify above - better wording: When Republicans talk about CRT, they are often referring to diversity, equity and inclusion, not CRT. And DEI training is in some Ohio k-12 schools.
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1 year
At this minute in the rotunda at the Ohio Statehouse. Angry crowd is chanting loudly as Ohio House members resume deliberations on controversial resolution inside the chamber.
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4 years
@laurahancock @ARobbinsTV Hang in there, @laurahancock and @ARobbinsTV . It's tough to be a reporter right now working in those conditions. I appreciate your hard work.
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6 months
AP story warns Ohioans to beware of where they get information on Ohio Issue 1>>>Misinformation is flowing ahead of Ohio abortion vote. Some is coming from a legislative website | AP News
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1 year
Former Republican and Democratic Ohio attorney generals have followed former bipartisan governors in asking legislative leaders to back off the 60% threshold for constitutional amendments resolution. Here's the text of their letter:
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Two Republicans and Two Democrats are calling for the abolition of the death penalty in Ohio. They say it is unevely applied, doesn’t deter crime, costs too much money and just isn’t the right thing to do in a civilized society.
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3 months
Just in - The @ACLUofOhio is preparing a lawsuit over the newly passed bill that restricts health care for trans kids and bans trans kids from participating on girls' sports teams.
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1 year
BREAKING - The Ohio House Oversight Committee, which was set to consider the bill to create an August election at 4 p.m. That meeting has been canceled.
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Jo Ingles
9 months
Just to clarify this meme - Current Ohio law requires petition signatures from 44 counties. The 7 shown in blue below are often among those chosen but the other 37 must come from the red or redder counties in this map.
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Michael Gonidakis
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Let This Sink In! VOTE YES on ISSUE 1. @ohiolife @ohiogop @VoteYesOhio
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4 months
Breaking - Gov Mike DeWine says he has vetoed the bill affecting trans kids playing girls sports or receiving certain medical treatments.
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1 year
Right now at the Ohio Statehouse - protestors are gathered before House’s expected vote on a resolution to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments. #abortion
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2 years
Abortion rights supporters plan to protest outside the Columbus, Ohio home of Atty General Dave Yost this afternoon. They are upset with his actions yesterday that led to an immediate ban on abortions as early as 6 wks into a pregnancy when a “fetal heartbeat” can be detected.
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6 months
Connie Schultz, Wife of Democratic US Sen Sherrod Brown, talks to a supporter of the #abortion amendment here at election night headquarters for Issue 1 in Columbus, #Ohio .
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4 years
FDA has authorized Battelle to sterilize only 10K surgical masks/day at its Columbus headquarters. The company said it has the ability to sterilize up to 160K masks/day in Ohio alone.
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3 years
Question for people who live outside Ohio - what do you think of these signs and do they make you want to move/move back to Ohio?
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10 months
Now - Ohio Democrats are reintroducing the Fairness Act - a bill that would give LBGTQ Ohioans protection against discrimination in things like employment and housing.
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2 years
NEW- The Ohio Debate Commission has scheduled a gubernatorial debate for Oct 10, a U.S. Senate debate for Oct 12 and a debate for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for one of those days. All in Akron. So far, the Brunner, Ryan and Whaley campaigns have agreed to participate
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9 months
Today at the Franklin County Board of Elections.
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Debbie Holmes
9 months
It took one hour to wait in line, vote and walk back to my car. Worth every second to voice my opinion.
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3 years
The line at the Franklin County Early Vote Center (Columbus) are ridiculously long right now. It starts in the neighborhoods surrounding the strip mall where the vote center is located. (H/T to Andy Miller for the heads up) #Election2020 #ohio
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9 months
Update - Cuyahoga County is now reporting 27.26% voter turnout so far in this election with four plus hours to go. Hamilton County is up to 28.6% right now. #OhioIssue1
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9 months
Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) is reporting a 25.16% turnout at this point (2:07 p.m. on August 8). That includes the early vote numbers. #Issue1 #Ohio
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At the Franklin County Bd of Elections Early Vote Ctr (Columbus, Ohio) now where there is a line to enter to vote. I am told by several people that there has been a line all day today, the only Saturday of early voting. #Abortion and #legalpot on ballot.
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1 year
Today we said goodbye to @andy_chow . He is leaving journalism. I know he will miss all of those all-nighters during Lame Duck.😜 But seriously, I wish him all the best in his next chapter of life.
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Jo Ingles
5 years
In Delaware Ohio where a class on drag queens is being held at a local business. Secret Identity Comics is hosting it after Delaware County District Library cancelled it due to safety threats
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2 years
Want to give a big shoutout to essential workers who have to be out in this weather today. Whether you are reporting news, working retail, caring for the sick, clearing the snow, or providing other important services, your efforts are appreciated. Stay safe.
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Jo Ingles
9 months
Ahead of Ohio abortion vote, Republicans try to change the rules - BBC News
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Jo Ingles
4 years
Battelle had hoped to provide masks to other states that had shortages. This action by FDA prevents that. “The FDA's decision to severely limit the use of this life-saving technology is nothing short of reckless," said Governor DeWine.
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2 years
Ohioans are gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse to protest the Supreme Court decision overturning #abortion rights nationwide and Ohio’s new law limiting abortions was put in place.
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2 years
There's one thing to remember when we are talking about low voter turnout in Ohio. Many voters are independents and don't vote in primaries. There wasn't a statewide issue on this ballot so unless there were local issues, some independents likely didn't have any reason to vote.
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1 year
Republican State Rep. Jon Cross goes off on Donovan O'Neil with Americans for Prosperity in this morning's House Finance Committee meeting. O'Neil wants expansions of Ohio's voucher program. Cross wants the state to focus on funding for public schools instead. #Ohio #education
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Jo Ingles
4 years
Ohio's Supreme Court Chief Justice has a strongly worded condemnation of the statement issued by the Ohio Republican Party yesterday on the dropbox ruling
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9 months
This was forwarded to me by an Ohio voter. The subject line in the email (circled in red) from the Secretary of State's office says Election Day is August 2. The body of the message is correct. If you received this email, please note that Election Day is Tuesday, August 8th.
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9 months
Legal experts are telling me that anyone in this situation should STAY IN LINE. It is up to the county board of ed to get ballots for you.
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4 years
The case against House Speaker Larry Householder right now underscores why it is important to pay attention to the news all of the time, especially those things that might be easily dismissed because they are considered "insider" politics.
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6 months
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) is all smiles as results come in on the #abortion amendment. Photo cred: @stateofohioshow
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1 year
The Ohio Ballot Board has unanimously approved the petition summary for a ballot measure to raise the state minimum wage to $15 an hour. Now backers of the plan can start circulating petitions. #ohio #minimumwage
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The resolution passed 62-37 and immediately after it, House Democrats led a chant at the top of the stairs then went downstairs to join the crowd at the bottom of the stairs.
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2 years
Dave Matthews is coming to Columbus later this month to perform and rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate @TimRyan .
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1 year
BREAKING - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has certified the summary of a proposed reproductive rights constitutional amendment submitted by a coalition of abortion rights supporters as being fair and truthful. It now goes to the Ohio Ballot Board #abortionrights #abortion
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2 years
BREAKING - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill that allows Ohioans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
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1 year
Interesting read. An Illinois businessman is bankrolling an effort to make it harder to amend the Ohio Constitution. Some 250 groups/unions/organizations operating in Ohio are fighting back on the effort.
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9 months
Ohio Department of Health is hosting a news conference on COVID numbers rising, mental health and more. This thread has highlights.
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Jen Miller, executive director for the Ohio League of Women Voters, has concerns about the Stark county ballot shortage situation.
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Supporters of Ohio Issue 1 are taking down a tent where they were offering free root beer floats at the early vote center at the Delaware County Board of Elections.
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3 years
The Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio has posted this to its Facebook page. #COVID
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4 years
Annie Glenn, the wife of late astronaut and U.S. Sen John Glenn, has passed away. She was 100 years old.
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9 months
Happening now at the Ohio Statehouse - Columbus city leaders, Democratic state leaders and Moms Demand Action are holding a news conference to urge citizens to contact state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation
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Jo Ingles
9 months
Wow. The early vote line in Franklin County is long today.
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Natalie Fahmy
9 months
Here’s a look at today’s early voting line in Franklin County. @nbc4i
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Jo Ingles
4 years
In case you are wondering, you cannot do this in Ohio.
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6 months
“We are going to bed knowing that we own our own bodies” - Dr Marcela Azavedo, one of the main supporters of the #abortion rights amendment that just passed in #Ohio .
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Jo Ingles
9 months
A political mailer meant to look like a legit newspaper is being sent out to Ohioans from someone in Chicago
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George Shillcock III
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First political mailer in my time here in Columbus Ohio is a fake newspaper from…. *checks notes*… Chicago Illinois
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Jo Ingles
2 years
Happy Saturday. I'm following Ohio's redistricting drama today. The mapmakers who have been working on the 4th set of legislative maps are hoping to be able to present rough drafts later this afternoon at the Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting. I'll be there with the latest.
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Sen Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) has served on the Ohio Ballot Board in the past. He’s not holding back criticism over what happened Thursday. The Republican Ballot Board approved controversial summary language that I expect will be challenged in court soon.
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Senator Bill DeMora
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Frank LaRose lied in August and he's trying to do it again this November. The ballot language he wrote and approved is complete BULLSHIT! See my full thoughts below:
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1 year
It looks like today will be another one that is full of protests and demonstrations at the Ohio Statehouse. First up - some are protesting a bill in committee hearing that would make changes to universities in Ohio. @karenkasler will have more on it.
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There ought to be a way to turn off relentless ads for things you'd never use or buy. My social media feeds have been hijacked by ads I don't want to mention because I don't want to see more of them but hint - it's for an activity Ohio lawmakers legalized to begin here 1/1/2023.
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Jo Ingles
9 months
More than 118,000 votes statewide were cast either in person or returned by mail during the past three days of early absentee voting in Ohio.
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11 months
BREAKING - The Ohio Supreme Court is telling the Ohio Ballot Board to reconvene "forthwith" to adopt language correcting an error in language for the amendment to make it harder to pass future constitutional changes.
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3 years
I did it! Got the J&J vaccine this morning at the Medmarx Pharmacy in Powell. Gargey Bhatt, the owner and pharmacist there, couldn’t have been nicer. Very efficient. Nice pharmacy. I am grateful to get some protection. #oneanddone
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2 years
BREAKING - A lawsuit has been filed in the Ohio Supreme Court to block Ohio's new six-week abortion ban.
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5 years
Here is the video of the protest INSIDE the Ohio House chambers when #heartbeatbill was passed.
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5 years
Long line at the Franklin County Early Vote Center here in Columbus, Ohio. 1 pm, November 3, 2018
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8 months
The coalition "Vouchers Hurt Ohio" says Ohio Sen President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Auditor Keith Faber (R) have been bullying school districts by demanding documentation from them to see which ones have joined a lawsuit against the state to intimidate them.
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Jo Ingles
1 year
Former Republican and Democratic governors are coming out against the 60% threshold plan.
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Laura Hancock
1 year
OK. I've updated this story a lot. We've got former GOP Govs. Bob Taft, John Kasich and former Dem Govs Celeste, Ted Strickland, all opposed to the 60% threshold for Ohio constitutional amendments.
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Let’s talk in this 🧵about Ohio Issue 1 and the ten day “cure period” it would eliminate. That is the ten days currently allowed to citizens wanting to pass constitutional amendments so they can gather addl petition signatures to add to their total.
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3 years
Ohio Wesleyan has created 50 openings for fall semester for new students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and who want to attend a university that requires vaccination. Those who apply before Aug. 9 and are admitted will receive a $25,000 renewable scholarship.
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4 years
Back in the spring of 2016, US Senator Rob Portman tweeted this when Pres Obama was in charge. Will he feel the same way now?
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9 months
Today is the last opportunity to vote early in person in Ohio. Your county’s early vote center is open from 1 to 5 today. Per new law, polls are not open tomorrow. Election Day is Tuesday and polls are open from 6:30-7:30. Find your polling location here:
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1 year
At Ohio Statehouse where many cannot fit into the House chambers. That is where a resolution to require a 60% threshold for constitutional amendments is being voted on. If it passes, it could be on the ballot ahead of expected November statewide vote on abortion rights. #abortion
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Jo Ingles
2 years
Democrats in the Ohio Legislature will be holding a news conference tomorrow to unveil a plan to support newborn babies and families.
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Jo Ingles
9 months
How some folks in Franklin County are spending their Friday night.
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Jake Zuckerman
9 months
Wow. This is a line to early vote on State Issue 1 in Franklin County wrapping around the lot ***on a Friday night***
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