Don't Say Gay Bill

Ohio’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and a second bill that restricts access to LGBTQ+ healthcare are looming in the legislature.

The Ohio legislature is considering House Bill 616, which is similar to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

The City of Cleveland is seeking to wipe out more than 4,000 low-level marijuana violations; Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs announced he's retiring after six terms in office; the head of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce said the business group has concerns about a bill to limit or ban classroom discussion of “divisive” subjects; and more stories.

Two Republican state lawmakers have introduced a bill that is similar to Florida’s new law that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law; the committee charged with finding a place to build a new Cuyahoga County jail delayed a vote on a proposed site after hearing from citizens who are against the plan; retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman says he will vote against the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson; and more stories.