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Ohio Senate bill would allow Ten Commandments in classrooms
SB 34 makes Ten Commandments one of nine historical documents schools can display, sparking church-state debate.
Ohio Senate passed “Advance Ohio Education” bill, what’s in the controversial Senate Bill 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 1 on Wednesday, giving a path to major overhaul to many areas of the 14 public universities and 22 public community colleges within the state.
Ohio Senate passes bill ‘ending campus cancel culture,’ addressing DEI, strikes, civics lessons
Senate Bill 1 enacts sweeping reforms at Ohio’s college and universities. Formally called the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, it looks to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices on campuses across Ohio.
Ohio Senate OKs bill banning college DEI programs, faculty strikes after hundreds testify against it
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Ohio’s public colleges and universities has cleared the GOP-led Ohio Senate for the second time since 2023
Ohio Senate bans diversity initiatives, polices topics taught in name of free speech on college campuses
Students erupted into protest, chanting "Higher Ed is dead" after Ohio Republican senators passed a controversial bill that would ban diversity initiatives.
Ohio Senate passes controversial bill banning DEI and changing how college campuses function
One section of the bill would require all students at Ohio colleges and universities to take an American civics literacy course designed by the state, rather than the professor or school.
Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul to eliminate DEI, ban faculty strikes
Republicans in the Ohio Senate approved a sweeping higher education overhaul − hours after hundreds of students and faculty expressed their vehement opposition to its many changes.
Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul bill less than a day after eight hours of opponent testimony
The Ohio Senate passed a controversial higher education bill that would overhaul the state’s public universities during Wednesday’s session.
Ohio Senate sends higher ed bill to House
A plan to ban diversity, equity and inclusion, faculty collective bargaining and mandates certain courses at public colleges and universities is a step closer to becoming law in Ohio. All that stands in the way of Senate Bill 1 is the House of Representatives,
Veteran state lawmaker Kristina Roegner launches 2026 bid for Ohio treasurer
Republican Ohio Sen. Kristina Roegner, a veteran state lawmaker with fiscal oversight experience and a background in finance, ...
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Ohio Senate passes controversial bill banning DEI and changing how college campuses could function
One section of the bill would require all Ohio colleges and universities to teach an American civics literacy course and ...
Summit County senator announces bid for Ohio treasurer, setting up GOP primary fight
Summit County Sen. Kristina Roegner announced a bid for Ohio treasurer Thursday, setting up a GOP primary for the statewide ...
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel replaces Sen. Jon Husted, who took over Vice President JD Vance's Senate seat last month.
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Senator to run for Ohio treasurer
State Sen. Kristina D. Roegner, a Hudson Republican, said she will run next year for Ohio treasurer. “It’s been an honor to serve as a state senator,” she said. “I’m very proud of what we have ...
The clocks spring forward soon. What is Ohio's stance on wanting to make daylight saving permanent?
Everyone in Ohio will wake up on March 9 with one less hour of sleep as the state, along with most other people in the ...
Ohio judge blocks law requiring fetal remains be buried or cremated
A Hamilton County judge said the law, passed in 2020, is unconstitutional under Ohio's abortion rights amendment.
Former Ohio Sen. Niraj Antani drops out of secretary of state race to run for treasurer
Former state Sen. Niraj Antani drops out of secretary of state race after term-limited Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague ...