The Ohio Senate is on board with Gov. Mike DeWine’s pitch to modify the recreational marijuana initiated statute quickly, prior to the first provisions taking effect Dec. 7

House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) said he doesn't agree with an idea floated by some Republicans suggesting Ohio lawmakers take power from courts when it comes to the new constitutional amendment on abortion.

The newly announced panel will look at both the Department of Youth Services statewide and its county partners, many of which oversee youth prisons.

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to change the process for redistricting say the way Ohio lawmakers are reacting to recent election results proves why reform in the line-drawing process is needed.

A statement about Issue 1 on the House Republicans’ official government website has raised questions about what the GOP's plans to address abortion-related legislation will look like – and whether they’ll be constitutional.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said lawmakers should accept “the will of the people” after Tuesday‘s vote on abortion access and legal marijuana, but he still wants changes to the latter law.

Ohioans voted to enshrine abortion and reproductive rights into the state's constitution, but there are some questions about the laws the amendment will affect.