Ohio Legislation Watch: Gun Reform Bills
Under halfway into their two-year term, lawmakers have introduced a number of bills to change Ohio's gun laws. We put together a list of pending gun reform bills aimed at reducing gun violence, and offer suggestions for advocates and activists to get them enacted.
Trump Trade Deal Helps Big Pharma At Consumer Expense
President Trump promised to lower prescription drug costs. But an obscure provision in his new NAFTA replacement would give big pharmaceutical companies monopoly power over the most significant sector of the drug market for at least a decade.
Ohio Passes Nuclear Bailout and Rolls Back Renewable Energy Standards
Ohio lawmakers this week finalized a plan to bail out two failing nuclear power plants by enacting House Bill 6, a proposal that also undermines Ohio's renewable energy and efficiency standards.
Innovation Ohio Statement on Charter School Provisions in Operating Budget
"It is disappointing that Republicans in the legislature have once again placed the interests of failing charter schools ahead of Ohio students and communities."
Write to Gov. Mike DeWine: Demand GOP Lawmakers Pass a State Budget
The Republican-dominated Ohio legislature violated our state constitution when they failed to pass a 2-year budget plan by the June 30 deadline.
Innovation Ohio Statement on GOP Budget Failure
"To miss a constitutional deadline like this is extraordinary. In the very few times it has happened in the past, it has been during a recession with divided government. Neither is true in this case."
Ohio lawmakers should update state’s antiquated laws against sexual abuse
We applaud the Republican leaders who are now calling for eliminating the statute of limitations on rape, but can’t help but wonder: why now?
Tell Your Lawmakers: Ohio’s Students Deserve Health Education Standards
Ohio is the only state in the U.S. without standards for health education in our public schools. Take a moment to write a letter urging your lawmakers to support H.B. 165 sponsored by Rep. Beth Liston and Rep. Tavia Galonski.
HB6 latest: Ohio Nuclear Bailout Measure Reaches Senate
A bill that would raise utility rates to bailout two Ohio nuclear power plants while gutting renewable energy standards cleared the Ohio House this week. Here's the latest on House Bill 6.
