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WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Ohio Capital Journal is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to connecting Ohioans to their state government and its impact on their lives.
Science of reading curriculum is now being taught in all Ohio …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · As students return to school this fall, their reading curriculum might look a little different. This is the first academic year Ohio school districts are required to teach the science of reading curriculum, which is based on decades of research that shows how the human brain learns to read and incorporates phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio. Here are some do's …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Republish photo only with original story.) Ohio became the 24th state where recreational marijuana is legal last week. The law is now in effect after voters passed Issue 2 in the November election. Although marijuana is legal, there are quite a few caveats because lawmakers can tweak that law, and it could be several months before the state ...
Columbia Gas poised to get big rate increase
WEBNov 17, 2022 · A “stipulation” that is now before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio would allow Columbia to increase maximum fixed monthly charges from $36 to $56 — more than a 50% increase — over five years. That’s for any residence, regardless of whether it’s a 500 square-foot apartment or a 5,000 square-foot home.
Columbus, Dayton, gun safety advocates settle court case over …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. Under the agreement, the cities and state officials will work together to upgrade the system's technology and …
Anti-gerrymandering amendment supporters sue Ohio Ballot …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · As promised, supporters of an anti-gerrymandering amendment have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to intervene regarding language the Ohio Ballot Board approved for the November ballot, saying the language violates the Ohio Constitution. A brief filed Monday with the state’s highest court cites ...
Private school voucher challengers end fight to compel …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Groups seeking to eliminate a private school voucher program in Ohio have withdrawn a subpoena for Senate President Matt Huffman and cancelled a written deposition, saying they don't need his testimony to make their case.
Millions of Ohioans facing home gas and electric rate hikes
WEBJun 28, 2022 · Ohio utility companies have asked state regulators for permission to raise home gas, electric and water costs on more than 2.75 million Ohio customers. Those charges could be spread between customers of Columbia Gas, AES Ohio, Duke Energy, and Aqua Ohio. The utilities, all investor-owned, …
“Vouchers Hurt Ohio” lawsuit tests constitutional protection of …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · In “The School Voucher Illusion: Exposing the Pretense of Equity,” academic experts who have studied the growing expansion of private school tuition vouchers almost perfectly capture the reality of Ohio’s universal school voucher explosion: “As currently structured, voucher policies in the United States are …
Key takeaways from Monday’s U.S. Senate Ohio ... - Ohio Capital …
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Key takeaways from Monday’s U.S. Senate Ohio Republican primary debate. From left, Mike Kaylmyer moderates a U.S. Senate Ohio Republican primary forum between state Sen. Matt Dolan, Secretary of State Frank Larose, and businessman Bernie Moreno Monday, February 19, 2024, in the TLB Auditorium at …