As of last November, similar laws had been enacted in 22 states, and legal challenges have been mounted in several of them
“We hope that they will uphold the same rights when they vote on HB 396, a bill that would also allow discrimination"
Durham police said the bomb threat remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time
Legislators missed their self-appointed adjournment deadline twice due to in-fighting and behind-the-scenes debates
Republicans vow to seek override of Democratic governor’s actions. Senate President Ty Masterson says reflects her radical left agenda
Advocacy groups filed complaint with federal officials on April 9
Bills banning trans youth from participating in sports already have passed in 24 states, although some have been blocked by active lawsuits
Republican critics of bill to protect professionals who provide reproductive & gender-affirming care repeated disinformation to argue against
The bill was passed alongside an abortion bill that would make it illegal for adults to help minors obtain abortions without parental consent
HB 183 would require Ohio K-12 schools & colleges mandate students only use bathroom or locker room that matches their sex assigned at birth