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The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Raids and rapid-fire lawmaking in Ohio

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 28:47


In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on FBI raids on associates of one of the state's leading voter engagement organizations that focuses on progressive causes. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo to talk about the bevy of bills passed by the Ohio Legislature in what's being called the "Lame Duckling" session before lawmakers head off for summer break and campaign season. It's all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Sterling on 700WLW
Sterling 6/6/26

Sterling on 700WLW

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 103:15 Transcription Available


Sterling talks with Dr. Ian Ralby about the latest on the blockade in the Persian Gulf. The Ohio Legislature is debating whether to debate...child marriage. Sterling asks why? The First Energy scandal is rearing its head again. Sterling gets the details from Marty Schladen of the Ohio Capitol Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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700 WLW On-Demand
Sterling 6/6/26

700 WLW On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 103:15 Transcription Available


Sterling talks with Dr. Ian Ralby about the latest on the blockade in the Persian Gulf. The Ohio Legislature is debating whether to debate...child marriage. Sterling asks why? The First Energy scandal is rearing its head again. Sterling gets the details from Marty Schladen of the Ohio Capitol Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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700WLW Weekends
Sterling 6/6/26

700WLW Weekends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 103:15 Transcription Available


Sterling talks with Dr. Ian Ralby about the latest on the blockade in the Persian Gulf. The Ohio Legislature is debating whether to debate...child marriage. Sterling asks why? The First Energy scandal is rearing its head again. Sterling gets the details from Marty Schladen of the Ohio Capitol Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Power bills and power plays: Energy talk, culture wars, and a monument to women

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 21:23


Democrats in the Ohio House have introduced bills that they think will lower energy costs for Ohioans. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks about the ideas Democrats are floating....and whether majority Republicans in the Ohio Legislature will sink them. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about bills passed last week, including some controversial ones limiting abortion and drag shows. And the Ohio Statehouse will soon have its first monument dedicated to women. We'll tell you more about that and have a conversation with the Executive Director of the Ohio League of Women Voters, Jen Miller, about where women in the Buckeye State stand on equal rights. You'll find it all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Ohio Christian Alliance Podcast                           News in Focus
Ohio Childcare/Healthcare Fraud Investigation with State Auditor Keith Faber

Ohio Christian Alliance Podcast News in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 26:59


Ohio Childcare/Healthcare Fraud Investigation with State Auditor Keith Faber State Auditor Keith Faber launches special webpage to receive citizen reports of fraud and abuse of Ohio taxpayer dollars. Auditor Faber also released a statement addressing the increased reports of widespread childcare/home healthcare/eldercare fraud. In response to a request by the Ohio Legislature signed by forty-one State Representatives, Auditor Faber's office will be conducting additional investigations and audits of state agencies, asking them to verify their audits of facilities that are receiving state and federal funding. Auditor Faber made the following statement, "My team has completed more than 50 compliance examinations of providers, including those receiving Medicaid funding to provide home health care to Ohioans in need. In the process, we have identified $4.5 million in improper payments to those providers." Auditor Faber went on to say, "Let me be clear: Allegations of fraud involving public dollars should never be brushed aside or dismissed with a hand wave. Ohioans expect and deserve accountability from those in charge of protecting their tax dollars. In reading and listening to many of the responses to statements from public officials, I understand that many Ohioans don't believe bad actors are being held accountable. We review every credible allegation, but bear in mind, not every allegation results in a finding of fraud, but it is always our duty as public officials to find the truth. We forward all evidence-based claims for prosecution as appropriate..." "We encourage anyone with evidence of wrongdoing to contact the Auditor of State's Office via our fraud hotline 1-866-FRAUD OH  (866-372-8364) or online at ohioauditor.gov."

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
A Rare Unfiltered Conversations With Bosses of Ohio's Two Major Parties

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 44:14


In this special edition of The Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks with the leaders of the Ohio Democratic and Republican parties. Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde explains progress on efforts to rebuild the party. At the same time, Ohio Republican Party Chair Alex Triantafilou discusses how he is positioning his candidates for success next year. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about what made news in the Ohio Legislature last week. It's a longer-than-usual Ohio Statehouse Scoop, but one you won't want to miss.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Behind the Sirens: Riding Shotgun with one of Ohio's crime-fighting task forces

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 25:52


Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says multi-agency crime fighting task forces have been effective in cracking down on violent crime in some areas of the state. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles wanted to find out how those task forces operate, so she, along with Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Multiple Media Journalist Dan Konik, rode along with crime fighters in action in Cincinnati to discover the unique strategies they are using. Also, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the latest scoop with the Ohio Legislature. And it's the most wonderful time of the year at the Ohio Statehouse. We'll tell you why you might want to dash on down to the Statehouse to take in the sights and sounds of this holiday season.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Exit Stage Left: Tim Ryan Declines Ohio Governor Run, Clears Path for 2026 Race

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 24:57


After months of consideration, former Congressman Tim Ryan has announced he won't run in the Democratic primary for governor. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles spoke with Amy Acton, the Democrat already in that race. Jo reports on what lies ahead. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about all of the things that happened last week in the Ohio Legislature, including passing bills about income taxes and intoxicating hemp. Plus, Ohio is one step closer to having an official state candy. You can find all of that in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Ohio Christian Alliance Podcast                           News in Focus
Federal Government Bans Intoxicating Hemp in Government Reopen CR

Ohio Christian Alliance Podcast News in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 25:59


Federal Government Bans Intoxicating Hemp in Government Reopen CR After forty days of government shutdown, enough Democrats joined the Republicans to pass the continuing resolution spending bill that funds government agencies, the U.S. military, farms, and the food stamp program. What was also in the bill was a correction of the 2018 Farm Bill, closing the loophole that was exploited by the intoxicating hemp industry over the past five years. The bill was signed by President Trump. The ban goes into effect in 365 days. Now that there is a federal ban on intoxicating hemp, what will the Ohio Legislature do? Here to discuss it is the Chairman of the Keep Ohio Safe Committee, Bishop John T. Coats. 

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
The Cost of a Stalemate: How the Federal Shutdown Is Squeezing Ohio

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 29:34


As the federal shutdown enters its seventh week, many Ohioans are wondering where they'll get their next meal and whether they'll still have a job in the near future. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on the issue at the center of the debate - healthcare. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the recent election, recently passed legislation, and what we can expect from the Ohio Legislature in the coming weeks. You'll find all of this and more in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Redistricting in Ohio kicks off as Democrats drop the first map in fight over Congressional districts

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 19:36


Democrats in the Ohio Legislature rolled out a map for new Congressional districts. Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), and Map-maker Jerid Kurtz explain it. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) isn't buying it. Democratic Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) and U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) also offer their thoughts on the redistricting process. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson talk about where the fight over redistricting in Ohio goes from here.

Ohio Politics Explained
What's on the Ohio Legislature's fall agenda?

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 9:16


We discuss Sen. Bernie Moreno's first months in office, a new Trump directive on sexual education and what's on the agenda when Ohio lawmakers return to Columbus.

Success is a Choice
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Ryan Smith

Success is a Choice

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 26:34


Ryan Smith is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. He is currently the President of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande CC. Prior to this role, he served as the Speaker of the House in the Ohio Legislature. 

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio lawmakers have passed the budget but will Gov. DeWine veto parts of it?

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 27:04


The Ohio Legislature passed the two-year, $60 billion budget last week. Now, it's up to Governor DeWine to sign it. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles runs down the main features of the budget. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo for a detailed budget analysis. Plus, Ohioans won't be voting on an amendment to abolish property taxes and a repeal of an anti-DEI bill this fall. We'll tell you why in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - June 26, 2025 The best example to date of the sleazy operations of your Ohio Legislature

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 39:19


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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - June 6, 2025 The Ohio Legislature proposes to legalize bribery

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 33:09


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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - May 30, 2025 The big property tax reform copout proposed by the Ohio Legislature

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 32:15


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The Connor Happer Show
Big Red Button (Thu 5/15 - Seg 5)

The Connor Happer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 14:26


Connor delivers a hilarious news story from the floor of the Ohio Legislature that he feels is actually a very serious problem for the sport of college football and the Big Ten at-large.

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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - April 28, 2025 Donald Trump's secrecy in attacking Ohio's foreign students -- abruptly reversed --was un-American

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 39:58


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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - March 19, 2025 Is it possible the Ohio Legislature is finally putting the squeeze on FirstEnergy after all the corruption?

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 33:04


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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - March 17, 2025 Absent our Neanderthal Ohio Legislature, we'd have the solar energy to power Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 35:24


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America's Work Force Union Podcast
Tim Burga, OH AFL-CIO | Sara Kilpatrick, AAUP Ohio Conference

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 45:22


Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Democratic National Committee's new leadership, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed budget and two anti-union bills under consideration in the Ohio Legislature. Sara Kilpatrick, Executive Director of the Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), joined America's Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the implications of Ohio Senate Bill 1 on academic freedom, its anti-union provisions and the broader political motivations behind the proposed legislation.

This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - Jan. 30, 2025 Ohio Legislature shows contempt for voters and plans to tightly restrict the marijuana law

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 32:56


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Good Mornings Podcast Edition
S23 E134: In Ohio's 136th General Assembly

Good Mornings Podcast Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 53:58


State Senator Rob McColley - the incoming Senate President - discusses his upcoming agenda priorities and goals for the coming year in the Ohio Legislature (at 11:34) --- The new BVHS Wellness Park is now fully open and operational... but the work of creating better health outcomes for the community is just beginning (at 22:45) --- Around Town: Members of the cast join us to preview the upcoming Fort Findlay Playhouse production of the musical ''James and the Giant Peach'' (at 45:30)

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio lawmakers won't be getting a pay raise after all

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 31:18


The Ohio Legislature didn't end up voting to give itself a pay raise but it did pass some major changes to education and elections in the final days of the lame duck session. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on some of those changes in this podcast. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joined Jo to talk about the Christmas tree bill and other big pieces of legislation passed in the last days of the 135th General Assembly.

This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - Dec. 20, 2024 Score one for the Ohio Legislature: Hospitals will not be forced to treat COVID with worm medicine

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 29:19


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Cincinnati Edition
Should voters have more say in the Ohio legislature?

Cincinnati Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 26:04


A State Senator from Cincinnati has two resolutions to address proportional representation and initiated statutes.

America's Work Force Union Podcast
Melissa Cropper, OFT | Rob Handy, Lanphier High School

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 52:48


Rob Handy, a special education teacher at Lanphier High School in Springfield, Ill., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a special education program utilizing the North American Building Trades Unions' MC3 program. Handy also shared his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to a special education educator demonstrating the power of vocational training for students with disabilities. Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the issues facing Ohio's education system. Cropper also discussed some controversial bills being pushed through during the Ohio Legislature's lame-duck session and their potential impact on schools and communities.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio lawmakers could vote on giving themselves a pay raise. That's just one controversial item being considered during this Lame Duck.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 22:21


As the Lame Duck session in Ohio continues, several big bills are on the table, including HB 8. That's the Ohio Parents Bill of Rights, something opponents refer to as the Buckeye State's version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill. There's a controversial provision attached to it that requires K-12 school districts to adopt policies for Lifewise and other religious-based groups that want to take kids off campus during the school day, with a parent's permission. Lawmakers are also considering a measure that could delay citizens who want to bring statewide issues to the ballot by giving the attorney general more power to determine the titles of petition summaries. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles has more on those provisions. Plus Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson discuss many other bills that could pass the Ohio Legislature this week.

Snollygoster
After redistricting reform defeat, state senator calls for enlarging Ohio Legislature

Snollygoster

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 23:30


Voters last month soundly rejected a measure that would have appointed an independent, non-political commission to draw legislative and congressional lines. An Ohio lawmaker says there is an alternate solution: expand the size of the legislature. Joining us to discuss this proposal is State Sen. Bill Blessing.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
The battle over Lifewise. Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would require schools to develop a policy for programs like Lifewise.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 38:40


There's a bill in the Ohio Legislature to require public school districts to develop a policy on conditions under which release for religious instruction could be allowed. Lifewise, the Christian-based program in operation in many Ohio schools, has been taking elementary students off campus from schools during the day to provide religious education with permission from the student's parents. However, some parents and schools say release time for religious instruction by Lifewise is not a good idea. In this week's podcast, Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks to an opponent and a supporter of the legislation. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join the discussion to provide additional context to the conversation.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio Legislature's first order of business after November election was to pass controversial bathroom bill

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 26:50


After months of campaigning, the Ohio Legislature returned to the Ohio Statehouse this week. The first thing lawmakers did when they got there was to pass a controversial bill that requires students to use bathrooms that correspond with the gender listed on their birth certificates. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports this week, majority Republicans in the Ohio House and Senate will choose who will guide them in the next General Assembly. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson also join in to talk about legislation that could be coming soon in the Lame Duck session of this legislature. And former Ohio House Speaker, Larry Householder, who is serving 20 years in prison on corruption charges, is asking President-elect Donald Trump to grant him clemency.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio is redder than before so what does that mean for the future in the Buckeye State?

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 37:01


The election is over and former President Donald Trump was even more popular with Ohioans than any other time he's been on the ballot. Trump won the Buckeye State by 12 points (according to unofficial numbers). And that red wave washed away long-time U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, the defacto leader of the state's Democrats. So what does this all mean? In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, host Jo Ingles is joined by Brianna Mack, assistant professor of politics and government at Ohio Wesleyan University, and Paul Beck, professor emeritus of political science at Ohio State University to talk about the message voters sent. And Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the effects this election could have on the Ohio Legislature.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Reviewing Redistricting - what you need to know about how the battle lines are being drawn in Ohio

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 26:48


Ohioans will be voting on a constitutional amendment this fall that would, once again, change the process for making legislative and congressional maps. The processes voters approved in 2015 and 2018 resulted in maps ruled unconstitutional seven times by the Ohio Supreme Court. The majority Republicans, who control the Ohio Legislature and all statewide elected offices, also controlled the process of drawing lines for districts. A federal court eventually ruled the unconstitutional maps could be used this year. But people who watched the process approved by voters play out were outraged by what they saw. So, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, including former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor (a Republican), came together and have taken the proper steps to put the issue before voters again. And this time, they say politicians and lobbyists will be put out of the process altogether. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles heard what Governor DeWine had to say about the situation last week. She talked to redistricting experts, including Chris Larimer (political science professor at University of Northern Iowa), Sam Wong (Princeton Gerrymandering Project), Brianna Mack (Politics and Government Assistant Professor at Ohio Wesleyan University), and Paul Beck (professor emeritus of political science at Ohio State University). Jo is also joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about how this could all play out with voters in November.

Education Matters
Citizens Not Politicians aims to end gerrymandering in Ohio. Plus, OEA members' power to shape our state's future.

Education Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 50:02


Ohio's system for creating legislative districts is broken. When new maps are drawn every ten years, the party in power can manipulate the lines so they can hold onto their power by picking and choosing the voters they want to pack into their own districts, rather than letting Ohio's voters have a real voice in the statehouse or on Capitol Hill. It's time to change that. And the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative will change it by ending gerrymandering in Ohio once and for all, if it's approved by voters in the fall. As retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor and former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown tell us in the Public Education Matters Season 4 finale, there's a good reason the citizen-led initiative has so much bipartisan support. We also hear from OEA President Scott DiMauro about the important role OEA members can play in this year's elections to help shape the public education landscape in our state. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AMENDMENT | The Citizens Not Politicians Amendment will end gerrymandering by empowering citizens, not politicians, to draw fair districts using an open and transparent process. It will:Create the 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission made up of Democratic, Republican, and Independent citizens who broadly represent the different geographic areas and demographics of the state. Ban current or former politicians, political party officials and lobbyists from sitting on the Commission.Require fair and impartial districts by making it unconstitutional to draw voting districts that discriminate against or favor any political party or individual politician.Require the commission to operate under an open and independent process. Click here to get involved in the campaign or to read the full amendment for yourself. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Maureen O'Connor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio (retired)On Jan. 1, 2011, Maureen O'Connor became Ohio's first female Chief Justice. She initially joined the Supreme Court on Jan. 1, 2003, becoming the 148th Justice and giving the Court its first- ever female majority. Maureen O'Connor is the tenth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, the first woman to lead the state judicial branch of government, a Cleveland State School of Law graduate, and a member of the Cleveland State Law School Hall of Fame. Chief Justice O'Connor is the recipient of numerous awards from local bar associations to statewide and national organizations. Among them is Ohio State Bar's highest honor, The Ohio Bar Medal, for ‘unusually meritorious service to the legal profession, the community and humanity.'  She is the longest-serving statewide elected woman in Ohio history. Chief Justice O'Connor has led significant reforms and improvements in the Ohio judicial system and is a leader nationally. Her commitment to modernization of the courts across the state is unmatched. Since 2015, she has endowed Ohio local courts with almost 40 million dollars to add and enhance technology. This funding has increased access to justice for litigants, defendants, and the public. The foresight of providing funds to local courts for technology made Ohio a leader in its ability to continue to administer justice through the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Chief Justice O'Connor has worked to improve fairness in the judicial system. She was selected by her peers in the Conference of Chief Justices to co-chair the National Task Force on Fines, Fees, and Bail Practices in 2016. The Task Force issued a report that provides judges, lawyers, and court personnel guidance in the law related to fines, fees, and bail as well as best practices. In Ohio, she has advocated for reform to ensure people are not held in jail prior to resolution of their case simply because they cannot afford bail. She strongly advocated for the creation of a statewide criminal sentencing database and the implementation of a uniform sentencing entry to establish standardized data for felony sentencing. She believes that judges, lawyers, and the public will benefit by being informed about the pattern of criminal sentencing in Ohio and the need for uniformity to insure a fair justice system across the state.  She created a task force on conviction integrity to look at policies and practices to determine equity, fairness, and advise the judiciary and the legislature. From 1985 to 1993, O'Connor served as Magistrate, Summit County Probate Court. From 1993 to 1995, she served as Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, and was elected as administrative judge of the court. Serving in local and trial courts, she learned that many of society's most difficult problems are manifested in the legal issues that come before the courts. As chief justice, it became clear that the emerging opioid abuse and its impact on court dockets needed a more collaborative response across state lines. An eight-state initiative to combat the opioid epidemic was created in which information sharing and best practices were not constrained by state boundaries. She has increased the role of specialized dockets, to bring community resources together to provide an opportunity for a second chance, where warranted. She holds trial courts in esteem for the challenging work they do and the opportunities they create. Chief Justice O'Connor left the Summit County bench to serve her community as Summit County Prosecuting Attorney from 1995 to 1999 and was honored by Cleveland State University with the Distinguished Alumnae Award for Civic Achievement and received numerous other awards. In 1999, she was elected with Governor Bob Taft to serve as Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. After 9-11, she became the state's first liaison with the newly formed U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. As Ohio's leader in Homeland Security, she chaired the State of Ohio Security Task Force and the State Building Security Review Committee. Chief Justice O'Connor joined the Court in January 2003, was re-elected as an associate justice in 2008 and elected twice as Chief Justice in 2010 and 2016. She was unopposed for reelection as chief justice in 2016. Since her retirement in December of 2022, she has been a leader for the effort in Ohio to amend the Ohio Constitution to create a redistricting commission with members selected from the citizens of our state. There will be no politicians or lobbyists eligible for appointment to the commission. The goal is to end gerrymandering and establish fair districts for both the Ohio Legislature and our congressional districts. The amendment will b...

This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - June 11, 2024 Ohio Legislature looks likely to send Cleveland bags of money for big projects

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 32:59


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The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Why don't Ohio lawmakers pass some bills that seem to be popular with voters?

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 10:57


There are bills that are introduced in the Ohio Legislature that seem to have popular support yet they never seem to be passed. In this episode, Ohio Statehouse Scoop host Jo Ingles identifies some of those bills. She talks with Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler about why those bills often are not passed by Ohio's General Assemblies.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio Legislature holds a special session. Here's what happened.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 13:18


The Ohio Legislature held a special session last week after Gov. Mike DeWine took the rare step of ordering lawmakers to come back on their week off to do a couple of things. DeWine said he wanted lawmakers to ensure President Biden would be on the November ballot. And he wanted lawmakers to pass a provision that would make it harder for outside groups to wage campaigns. They did both but not without a lot of drama. Ohio Public Media's Jo Ingles talks to Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler about what happened.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
Ohio's governor orders lawmakers to come back into session to put Biden on ballot

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 14:18


Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine took an unusual step and ordered the Ohio Legislature to come back into session the week beginning with Memorial Day. Many lawmakers had planned vacations for that week. But DeWine said it's important the legislature come back to deal with putting Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on the November ballot. As it stands now, Biden won't be certified by his party in time to make it on the ballot this fall. Lawmakers can change that as they've done for both parties in the past but they haven't so far. Now that lawmakers are coming back during the holiday week, the question turns to what will they do? DeWine also wants the legislature to pass a bill that would make it harder for citizens to finance ballot initiatives. What will happen with that? Ohio Statehouse Scoop podcast host Jo Ingles talks to Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler about what is likely to happen this coming week.

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop
After the moon covered the sun, the governor calls for state leaders to cover the needs of Ohio's children

The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 18:39


Ohio experienced the big, solar eclipse last week. Many parts of the state were in totality. Our Statehouse News Bureau team talked about their experiences in the path of totality. And Ohio Governor Mike DeWine laid out his plans for the future of Ohio in his annual State of the State speech. And he is focusing on the needs of kids. But do his fellow GOP lawmakers, who dominate both chambers of the Ohio Legislature, agree with his plans? And what do the Democrats think about DeWine's ideas? Jo Ingles, Sarah Donaldson, and Karen Kasler try to shed light on the situation in this week's podcast.

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy
Hope and Healing in Gender Identity Challenges and Confusion From Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Legislature's Transgender Care Bill Battle

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 11:54


In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy addresses the issue of gender identity for kids, which has become highly political. She discusses the challenges faced by parents who feel that others may restrict or guide their children's gender identity. Dr. Kathy offers guidance on how to navigate this topic and think critically about it. The episode also highlights the recent passing of House Bill 68 in Ohio, which bans gender-affirming care for youth battling gender dysphoria. After Gov. Mike DeWine previously vetoed the bill, the legislature overrode the veto and the bill will become law. This development has left some families feeling isolated and without necessary medical treatments.

For A Green Future
Episode 258: For A Green Future "Atomic Safety Rubberstamp!" 020424 Episode 260

For A Green Future

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 58:28


Host Joe DeMare talks about the abnormally warm "winter" and discusses why climate activists aren't running around, shouting and panicking. Next he interviews Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear about the Atomic Safety Licensing Board's Kangaroo Kourt which held a "pre-hearing" that they will most likely use to deny intervenor status for groups opposed to the Perry Nuclear Plant relicensing. Then, Rebecca Wood talks about the moon and the lunar new year. Ecological News talks covers: China's reopening of their carbon credit market; Biden's "ban" on LNG exports which is not a ban and doesn't stop any exports; and the Ohio Supreme Court's decision to pack the Ohio Legislature with felons.

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The Busy Mom
Mailbox Monday: Ohio Legislature Overrides Governor Veto to Protect Children | Marriage & Stepparenting Advice

The Busy Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 31:47


Can a legislature override a governor's veto? It's happening in Ohio, and for an excellent reason!  We'll discuss the legislative process in Ohio regarding a bill that protects children from sex changes and trans participation in girls sports. I'm also giving advice for struggling marriages and guidance for discipling stepchildren as a new believer. Stick around for Happy Hour! I'm going to talk about how I handle working almost full time and homeschooling. http://heidistjohn.com/blog/?p=32294 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidistjohn/message

Good Mornings Podcast Edition
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Good Mornings Podcast Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 62:46


Is that a building coming down the road? Some amazing logistics are involved in relocating an entire apartment complex from downtown to the south end (at 13:51) --- State Representative Jon Cross is getting set to officially launch his campaign for another term in the Ohio Legislature, but this time he'll have competition for the nomination (at 24:40) --- ICYMI: Not feeling so holly jolly this year? ''How Not to Ruin Christmas'' amid the deadlines, family drama and everything else that can stress you out (at 33:47) --- What's Happening: An update on December programs and events amid progress on new facilities at the Findlay YMCA (at 55:33)

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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - Nov. 28, 2023 Yet another Ohio Legislature gift to a deep-pocketed industry, at taxpayer expense

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 30:26


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This Week in the CLE
Today in Ohio - Nov. 27, 2023 Will the Ohio Legislature reject the will of the voters as it alters the marijuana law?

This Week in the CLE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 31:35


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Convention of States
The Liberty Update Ep. 25: Ohio legislature introduces COS application!

Convention of States

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 11:29


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The Samuel McGuire Show
Episode 124 (The Samuel McGuire Show)

The Samuel McGuire Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 25:18


1. Rep. Jerry Nadler says he “wouldn't care” if Ukraine invaded Russia.  2. Roger Stone Predicts Trump's 2024 Top Democrat Rival. 3. Ohio Legislature being sneaky.  4. Verse of the day.   Use PROMO CODE "TSMS" to support the show! https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5g5iz00N1Is6n1VrZqgMIyTOnx0bJnzi-KL60U5uW7I9r-jKofwo4exoCpfYQAvD_BwE You can find me on all platforms @samuelcmcguire !  Check out our Website!  https://www.redfutureradio.com/shows The Samuel McGuire Show — 5/26/2023 [E124]      ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Samuel McGuire is a young conservative activist from Ohio speaking on political issues happening in local, state and country. Samuel interviews many candidates for public office in the state of Ohio and nationwide. The show isn't all about politics, Samuel talks about life and whatever is on his mind. Episodes are released Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 11:00am.  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Samuel's Notes and Sourced Stories https://stonezone.com/roger-stone-predicts-trumps-2024-top-democrat-rival-2/?amp=1 https://twitter.com/greg_price11/status/1661819287076495363 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SamuelCMcGuire ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samuel-mcguire5/message

The Bob Frantz Authority Podcast
Always Right Radio | U.S. House Heads to 7th Ballot to Elect Speaker | Guests: Jim Jordan; Dr. Everett Piper; JD Vance; DJ Swearingen; Gary Click | 1/5/23

The Bob Frantz Authority Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 108:51


The U.S. House of Representatives head to their 7th ballot to elect a Speaker of the House. Newly elected Senator JD Vance on the future of the U.S. Senate. Ohio State Representatives DJ Swearingen & Gary Click comment on the "Speaker Coup" that took place in the Ohio Legislature on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.