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Upgrade Ohio’s laws for petitions
In a perfect marriage of ambition and good government, state Rep. Jennifer Garrison, D-Marietta, introduced legislation last week to address some of the holes in Ohio's initiative petition laws.
Garrison proposes bill governing petition drives
State Rep. Jennifer Garrison is calling for new legislation that would crack down on fraud in the process of circulating petitions to place issues on Ohio's statewide ballot.
Ohio State Rep. Announces Ballot Integrity Act
State Rep. Jennifer Garrison unveiled legislation today that calls for sweeping changes to Ohio’s ballot initiative process known as the Ballot Integrity Act.
Rep. Yates proposes overturning Ohio’s same-sex marriage ban
Rep. Tyrone Yates, D-Cincinnati, wants voters to repeal the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
Jobs debate continues to rage ahead of casino vote
Backers of casino gambling in Ohio point to a University of Cincinnati study to prove that Issue 3 "will create 34,000 new jobs." Opponents use that same study to assert "at no time will 34,000 Ohioans be put to work." A pro-Issue 3 ad touts "Ohio jobs for Ohioans."
Proposal to open casinos leads Ohio ballot issues
For the fifth time in 20 years, voters will be asked whether they want to expand gambling in Ohio, and the campaign again centers on the economy.
Animal rights fight heads to voters
The question of how to care for cows and chickens is not something Ohioans usually vote on. But it's part of a national fight over animal rights.
Farm Bureau hoping to pass issue on ballot
Of the three issues on ballots across Ohio this November, one has motivated farmers and farm groups to action.
Casinos will boost Ohio cities, backers say
Dan Gilbert - the entrepreneur who would own the downtown Cincinnati casino, if voters authorize them in Ohio - touted Ballot Issue 3 as a strategy for reviving cities in the Buckeye State.
Ohio’s casinos issue may hinge on tax rate
The outcome of Issue 3, the four-casino amendment slated for November's ballot in Ohio, could hinge on the 33 percent state tax rate the plan would impose on casino operators.
