Legislative Update: Locally sponsored bill on spousal rape heads to governor’s desk
A bill that would remove spousal exceptions from Ohio’s laws on rape and other sexual offenses has passed the House and Senate and now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine.
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Legislative Roundup: Aid package signed by Biden finds agreement among local reps, split among senators
Ohio’s U.S. senators split on a foreign aid package that will be key to sending weapons and equipment to war-torn Ukraine this week.
Reps. Joyce, Sykes vote for tax package with child tax credit
Portage County’s representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives joined the majority Jan. 31 in passing a bipartisan tax package that would include a child tax credit expansion.
Legislative update: Ohio Rep. Gail Pavliga votes to override governor’s veto of transgender legislation
Portage County’s state representatives joined their Republican colleagues Jan. 10 in overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of the bill that bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender students’ participation in sports.
Legislative Update: Marijuana legalization moves toward consensus in Ohio
Voters passed Issue 2 in the general election, so 30 days later — Dec. 7 — it technically became legal to possess, grow and buy recreational marijuana in Ohio.
Local lawmaker’s bill backs more training for police as ‘sextortion’ cases gain prominence
Welcome to our legislative round-up! Twice a month, we’ll give you an update on what Portage County lawmakers are doing in Washington and in Columbus. This round-up will include information on the various bills your representatives are voting on, as well as how they’re voting.
Area lawmakers focus on Ohio crisis line and minors’ access to online pornography
A bill introduced by a local Ohio lawmaker could cause a popular pornography website to go dark in Ohio, at least according to one news report.
Home-repair programs making a difference for low-income homeowners in Portage County
In need of critical home repairs but can’t afford them? Two local organizations offer help.