Ohio’s proposed public records law, embedded in the state budget, threatens to restrict access to law enforcement records. Critics argue it could undermine accountability by limiting public access to essential documents like police reports. The change, if passed, may hinder journalists, researchers, and advocacy groups like The Marshall Project Cleveland, which rely on these records […]
Ohio lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 80, a bipartisan effort that would allow counties to test the quality of gas station fuel, addressing a critical gap in consumer protection. Ohio is one of only three states without a fuel quality testing program, leaving drivers vulnerable to contaminated fuel. Consequently, this legislation aims to safeguard vehicles […]
A Step Toward Fair PolicingOn May 28, 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 131, a bipartisan effort to eliminate police ticket and arrest quotas across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Miller (R-Newark) and Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake), the bill aims to shift law enforcement’s focus from revenue generation to […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine strongly supported a ban on cell phones in schools. He’s pushing for Senate Bill 158, which would stop students from using phones during school hours. Why? Because DeWine believes phones distract kids too much. Plus, he thinks they hurt students’ mental health. So, let’s dive into his plan and see what’s […]
The Senate overnight voted down a scaled-back bill to repeal Obamacare, marking another big defeat for the Republican effort to repeal the health law. The Senate voted 49-51 against the so-called “skinny repeal” bill which was only possible because three Republicans — John McCain, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski — broke from the party and voted it down. It was […]
June 8th will go down as a major day in American history…. Former FBI Director James Comey is testifying before congress about Russia’s alleged interference in the U.S. election that rocked everyone making Donald Trump our 45th president. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Comey was fired from his position abruptly and suspicion quickly rose […]
GOP congressional leaders are looking to repeal an initiative that was created to prevent mentally ill individuals from purchasing guns.
The Senate this morning (Thursday) took the first step toward repealing President Barack Obama‘s Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. In a 51-48 vote, which stayed along party lines, the Senate passed a measure that will ease the way for it to take action toward repealing Obamacare as early as next month. The House is expected to […]
President Barack Obama says the Democratic Party needs to be rebuilt from the ground up.
African American federal workers will feel the brunt of Donald Trump's proposed federal workforce reform.
Despite the possibility of the law being rejected nationally in court, the Ohio Right to Live is supporting another bill that involves abortion. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio senators voted Tuesday for a bill that could effectively outlaw abortions. The Heartbeat Bill bans the procedure once a heartbeat can be detected – usually about six […]
Attorney General of California Kamala Harris, who became the second Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate, and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown are among leaders scheduled to serve in Congress in 2017.
