As the general-election phase of the 2024 presidential election got underway in earnest, Democratic officials noticed an unexpected administrative problem: President Joe Biden wouldn’t be formally renominated until mid-August, which means he’d miss the filing deadlines to appear on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio. When this happened in other recent election cycles, the problems […]
The Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that it would hold a “virtual roll call” ahead of the party’s August nominating convention in Chicago to pick President Biden as the 2024 candidate, ensuring that he appears on the Ohio ballot — bringing to an end an unnecessary chapter of uncertainty about Biden’s appearance on the ballot […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Democratic National Committee plans to hold a “virtual roll call” to nominate President Joe Biden before the party’s August convention — a tactic meant to spare Biden the increasing danger of being left off Ohio’s general election ballot. Biden’s campaign and DNC announced the move Tuesday as the state Legislature here […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The rare special session that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio’s fall ballot could take several days. Due to differing interpretations of the proclamation DeWine issued Thursday, the Ohio Senate scheduled a single day of activity for Tuesday but a spokesman […]
UPDATE: City commissioners approved the final plan for Ohio’s First Buc-ee’s Tuesday night. News Center 7′s Kayla McDermott will take you inside the meeting. She will have the latest LIVE on News Center at 11:00. This means construction can begin, making the gas station and convenience store a reality. We will continue to update this […]
At Ohio’s second largest public pension system, board meetings are marked by contentious fights, its high-paid executive director is on indefinite leave, and reformers pushing for wholesale changes appear ready to take majority control. In another sign of turbulence at the State Teachers Retirement System Ohio, Aon Consulting, a national firm, canceled its contract early. […]
The Ottawa County Historical Society spring luncheon membership meeting is scheduled for April 28 at the Port Clinton Elks Lodge, 231 Buckeye Blvd. The featured speaker will be Jennifer Aultman, chief historic sites officer with the Ohio History Connection, speaking on the topic of UNESCO’s World Heritage recognition of Ohio’s Native American Earthworks. The public […]
Many Republicans across the country have long dismissed public health initiatives as “nanny state” overreach, with the coronavirus pandemic only further politicizing government’s efforts to save lives. But one GOP governor – Ohio’s Mike DeWine – says he’s hit on a strategy to get conservative lawmakers and taxpayers to pay attention: focus on the children. Subscribe […]
In his 2024 State of the State address, Gov. Mike DeWine focused on the problems faced by Ohio’s youth. DeWine spoke about banning Delta 8, a hemp product packaged as candy or cereal you can get at grocery and convenience stores. Poisonings involving 40 children under 5 were reported to the Ohio Poison Control Center […]
Ohio’s secretary of state on Friday signaled that the Democratic National Convention may take place too late for President Joe Biden to appear on the general election ballot in the state, according to a letter obtained by NBC News. “The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to convene on August 19, 2024, which occurs more than […]
Mar. 28—Teapot Cafe Lounge, Ohio’s first infused coffee shop lounge, is now open to the public at 146 E. Third St. in Dayton. The establishment brings West Coast coffee shop vibes to the Midwest. What to expect at Teapot Cafe Lounge Guests can order coffee or tea beverages infused with cannabis derived extract, said manager […]
Mar. 26—The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio announced Tuesday that it formally filed a lawsuit challenging Ohio’s House Bill 68, a bill that bans minors from undergoing gender-affirming medical care such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and gender affirming surgery and bars transgender girls from participating in girls school sports. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday […]