A task force to revise Ohio K-12 social studies standards to be in line with an “American Birthright” model being pushed by a Trump-aligned group would have more time to come up with the standards under an amended Ohio House bill currently being considered by committee.

A bill that would prevent trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports was woven into a bill that would limit health care for LGBTQ+ youth, and passed the Ohio House Public Health Policy Committee — all in the same meeting.

While Ohio House lawmakers decided to press pause on the most contentious proposal up for a floor vote — a bill that would force outing of LGBTQ+ K-12 students — they signed off Wednesday on a proposal codifying court rules for setting bail and another banning TikTok from government devices.

The Ohio House Insurance committee heard Wednesday from supporters of a bill that would prohibit insurance requirements for gun owners.

Ohioans 21 and older would be able to cultivate, purchase and possess marijuana if a bipartisan bill passes in the Ohio Statehouse.

Jim and Leslie Groves fly their Honor and Remember flag every day to commemorate their son James Groves III, who was killed in combat in Afghanistan.

A pair of Democrats recently reintroduced a bill that would give universal health care coverage to all Ohioans.

A measure eliminating federal firearm provisions from Ohio law is facing a skeptical audience in the Statehouse. Drafters modeled the so-called Second Amendment Preservation Act on a recent Missouri law currently tied up in federal court.

Joint sponsors State Reps. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) Wednesday held a press conference on the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act.

State Reps. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.) Tuesday introduced legislation that will modify the procedures used by the Tax Commissioner to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies.

Changes made to the budget by the Ohio House would bring more funding to school districts to feed students, but it’s not what school nutritionists asked for, which would feed everyone and remove the stigma of hunger.

The House State and Local Government Committee passed legislation joint sponsored by State Representatives Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) and Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) overhauling the dissolution process for Ohio villages.

The Ohio Senate passed a massive higher education bill that would significantly alter college campuses.

The House Pensions Committee passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) establishing a School Employee Retirement System (SERS) contribution-based benefit cap.

New versions of the identical, massive higher education bills were adopted last week, but the ban on prohibiting university staff and employees from striking remains.