Ohio

Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) said lawmakers cannot agree on language needed to clarify the existing abortion ban, which is on hold by a court for being too vague.

Groups that advocate for legal abortion have taken the first step towards a constitutional amendment by forming a ballot exploration committee

The state of Ohio has tried to transfer which government agency oversees that disposal of factory farm manure for more than 20 years. The federal government has finally said no after decades of back and forth.

The legislation that makes many changes to Ohio’s criminal justice system received a hearing in the Ohio House where members voiced their support for most of the measures.

The Ohio bill still bans transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports and now says a student athlete would need to provide a birth certificate if their sex is disputed.

The Ohio House and Ohio Senate are holding hearings on several election-related measures in the coming days.

The Ohio Senate is expected to vote on what's known as the Scout's Honor Law. Ohio House lawmakers passed it last week.

The new funding would be from the state's general revenue funds along with a federal match.

Ohio lawmakers will consider changers to the state's existing abortion law which is currently on hold.

The governor wants to make mental and behavioral health services a priority in the new General Assembly.