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Ohio Senate bill would allow Ten Commandments in classrooms
SB 34 makes Ten Commandments one of nine historical documents schools can display, sparking church-state debate.
Ohio Senate passes controversial bill banning DEI and changing how college campuses could function
One section of the bill would require all Ohio colleges and universities to teach an American civics literacy course and require all students to take the class to receive their bachelor's degree.
Ohio Senate passed “Advance Ohio Education” bill, what’s in the controversial Senate Bill 1
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 1 on Wednesday, giving a path to major overhaul to many areas of the 14 public universities and 22 public community colleges within the state. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland),
Ohio Senate passes bill targeting liberal ‘indoctrination’ on college campuses
Senate Bill 1 aims to curb perceived liberal bias in Ohio's higher education system. Students and faculty oppose it.
Ohio Senate OKs bill banning college DEI programs, faculty strikes after hundreds testify against it
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Ohio’s public colleges and universities has cleared the GOP-led Ohio Senate for the second time since 2023.
Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul to eliminate DEI, ban faculty strikes
Republicans in the Ohio Senate approved a sweeping higher education overhaul − hours after hundreds of students and faculty expressed their vehement opposition to its many changes.
Ohio Senate passes bill ‘ending campus cancel culture,’ addressing DEI, strikes, civics lessons
Senate Bill 1 enacts sweeping reforms at Ohio’s college and universities. Formally called the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, it looks to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices on campuses across Ohio.
Ohio Senate sends higher ed bill to House
A plan to ban diversity, equity and inclusion, faculty collective bargaining and mandates certain courses at public colleges and universities is a step closer to becoming law in Ohio. All that stands in the way of Senate Bill 1 is the House of Representatives,
Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul bill less than a day after eight hours of opponent testimony
The Ohio Senate passed a controversial higher education bill that would overhaul the state’s public universities during Wednesday’s session.
Summit County senator announces bid for Ohio treasurer, setting up GOP primary fight
Summit County Sen. Kristina Roegner announced a bid for Ohio treasurer Thursday, setting up a GOP primary for the statewide ...
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New senators on the block: Can Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted make a difference for Ohio?
For the first time in over a century, two freshmen represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted ...
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Jim Tressel Inaugurated as Ohio’s 67th Lieutenant Governor in Ohio Statehouse Ceremony
Jim Tressel was sworn in as Ohio's 67th lieutenant governor at a ceremony officiated by Justice Patrick DeWine.
To-do list for Ohio’s new U.S. senators: Laurie Albright
Each of these issues, from Social Security reform to more affordable housing to measures to address climate change, is urgent ...
Tax cuts in Ohio? Here's what DeWine wants when it comes to income, marijuana, sports betting
Gov. Mike DeWine is wary of cutting Ohio's income tax, but he wants to use sin taxes on cigarettes, marijuana and sports ...
Lawmakers want Ohio schools to display historic documents including 10 Commandments
The Historical Education Displays Act, a new Senate proposal, would give school boards the ability to put the Ten Commandments in public classrooms.
Veteran state lawmaker Kristina Roegner launches 2026 bid for Ohio treasurer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Sen. Kristina Roegner, a veteran state lawmaker with fiscal oversight experience and a ...
Ohio judge blocks law requiring fetal remains be buried or cremated
A Hamilton County judge said the law, passed in 2020, is unconstitutional under Ohio's abortion rights amendment.