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State Medicaid Director Blasts Flawed Framework

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • 9 minutes ago

The director of Ohio Medicaid says her agency is dealing with big problems and could face huge fines from the federal government if they’re not fixed. And she’s pointing to the administration of former Gov. John Kasich for creating and not handling those mistakes. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Critics Say Financial Impact Of JobsOhio Skips Some Regions

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Sep 19, 2019

A southeast Ohio lawmaker has taken to Twitter to blast the state’s non-profit economic development company for not helping his region enough, and the governor says he’s also concerned.

More Men Push For Bill To Allow Them To Sue Ohio State In Strauss Case

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Jun 5, 2019

Some more men are coming forward with stories of sexual assault by a former Ohio State sports doctor to join the push for a legal change to allow them to sue the university.

School Districts Threaten To Sue State Over Funding Cap

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • May 30, 2019

A group of school districts that aren’t getting the money they say the state’s school funding formula calculates they should get are threatening a federal lawsuit if the issue isn’t resolved. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

ACLU Sues Over Ohio's "Heartbeat Bill" Six-Week Abortion Ban

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • May 15, 2019

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit to challenge Ohio's "Heartbeat Bill", a ban on abortion at the first detection of a fetal heartbeat. That can be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

Second Gubernatorial Debate Focuses On ECOT, Right To Work, Issue 1

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Oct 2, 2018

The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor met for their second face-to-face debate, this time taking questions from an audience and via social media at Marietta College.

Gun Issues Show Gulf Between Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Mar 5, 2018

The issue of guns and gun violence has energized some Republicans such as Governor John Kasich.

Planned Parenthood Sues Ohio In Dispute Over Fetal Tissue

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Dec 14, 2015

Planned Parenthood has fired back at Attorney General Mike DeWine, who has charged that the organization’s three Ohio abortion clinics mishandled fetal remains.

Lawmaker Wants More Awareness Regarding Sudden Cardiac Arrest

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Dec 11, 2015

A former high school football coach turned state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to alert coaches to the signs of sudden cardiac arrest – the number one cause of death in student athletes.

Rove's Thoughts On Kasich, Trump

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Dec 10, 2015

The chief strategist behind President George W. Bush’s campaigns has written a book about another president – Ohio’s William McKinley, elected in 1896.

Redistricting Reform - Issue 1 On The Ballot - Passes Overwhelmingly

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Nov 4, 2015

The first issue on the ballot was the first to be called, as it was apparent early on that voters were approving Issue 1 overwhelmingly.

Historic Police Standards Set, But Work Just Starting On Improving Police-Community Relations

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Aug 31, 2015

For the first time, Ohio’s law enforcement agencies now have a set of minimum standards for the use of deadly force and for recruitment and hiring.

Kasich Set To Officially Launch His Presidential Campaign On July 21

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Jun 29, 2015

Gov. John Kasich is ready to run for president – he’s scheduled his campaign kick off for a few weeks from now at his alma mater.

Lawmakers Proposing Childproof Packaging For Liquid Nicotine Refills

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Feb 16, 2015

As electronic cigarettes are becoming more popular, the numbers of medical crises involving the liquid nicotine refills they use are rising dramatically.

Police Protest Process On Bill That Would Require Cops With Traffic Cameras

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Dec 10, 2014

A bill that would all but ban traffic cameras by requiring cities to post police officers at each camera location is speeding through the legislature.

Praises Pour In For Bob Bennett

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Dec 8, 2014

Praise poured in after news came out over the weekend of the death of longtime Ohio Republican Party chair Bob Bennett.

Redfern Loses Seat And Resigns As Democratic Party Chair, Republicans Gain Five House Seats

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Nov 5, 2014

There weren’t any surprises in the statewide races. But there were some shockers in the Statehouse races – including a major upset.

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Blog Wanting Kasich's Schedule

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Aug 27, 2014

The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed with Governor John Kasich in a battle over releasing his public schedule.

New Website Compiles 150 Years Of Ohio Elections Data

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Jun 2, 2014

There’s plenty of data on Ohio elections, but it’s often not organized beyond contest, candidate and year. But now there’s a website that’s taken 150 years of Ohio election results to make that data more understandable, more useful, and to some, even more fascinating than it already is.

Critic Says Issue 1 Includes A Tax Increase, But Budget Director Says That’s Not True

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • May 5, 2014

The only issue on Tuesday’s statewide ballot has no organized opposition. But the bond issue to raise money for local infrastructure construction and repair projects does have a few critics in the Tea Party.

May Primaries Could Still Happen

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Jan 17, 2014

Candidates hoping to appear on the May ballot need to file the paperwork by February 5.

Commission Could Offer Redistricting Plan

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Nov 18, 2013

The panel of lawmakers and private citizens that will be asked to recommend changes to Ohio’s Constitution is looking at the way the lines for legislative districts are drawn.

Case Could Have Implications For Snowbirds

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Nov 11, 2013

As the weather gets colder, there are more than a few Ohioans who are right now planning their annual extended stays in Florida or other warm climates.

Federal Court To Weigh Ohio's Execution Drug Cocktail

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Oct 31, 2013

In Ohio on Friday, a hearing in federal court could decide whether that state will become the first to use a particular cocktail of deadly drugs to execute an inmate. It's the latest chapter in what's become a troubled history of capital punishment in that state.

While Texas is far and away the busiest state in the nation for executions, Ohio is just seven spots behind it. It has carried out 52 executions since 1999 and three so far this year, with another one scheduled in two weeks. And that one, the execution of Ronald Phillips, could use a new drug cocktail.

Tea Partiers Preview 2014 Elections At Convention

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Sep 30, 2013

Tea Party activists are being told they have a lot of opportunity in next year’s elections, as they continue to oppose Republicans on several issues.

Last Of The Early Voters In Ohio Make A Scene

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Nov 5, 2012

For thousands of voters in Ohio, Election Day is going to be a day of rest — because they worked hard to vote on Sunday.

Thousands stood in long lines at voting sites in northeast Ohio, in southwest Ohio and in central Ohio. But the Franklin County Early Voting Center may have had the most carnival-like atmosphere.