A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers is introducing a bill meant to stop the "funding of death" in the state — no more death penalty and no dollars for physician-assisted suicide or abortions.

The new House Speaker, cousin to the Senate bill sponsor, is more receptive to tightening Ohio’s marijuana law, and Republicans could fast track SB 56—whether Democrats like it or not. Democrats picked up a few seats in both legislative chambers, but Republicans still hold overwhelming majorities.

Four Ohio lawmakers are preparing to introduce identical bipartisan bills that legislate what they call end-of-life procedures.

Gov. Mike DeWine must appoint a new lieutenant governor. Meanwhile, who'd step in as acting governor in the event he's unable to fulfill his duties?

There is once again a renewed push to abolish the death penalty in Ohio but this time, with a bit of a twist.  The legislation, which has yet to be officially

Ohio Republican leadership has backtracked on their steadfast effort to cut funding for public education. Our extensive reporting led to massive backlash for lawmakers, and numerous GOP members spoke out privately.

Ohio GOP legislative leaders have said they want to revive a proposal to change relatively new recreational marijuana laws.

States across the country have rapidly expanded private school voucher programs in recent years. According to reporting from ProPublica and The New Yorker, Ohio officials helped pioneer the push.

(Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.) Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he wanted to drastically change the state’s marijuana law, has seemingly had a change of heart.

VICKERY – State Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, as chair of the House Community Revitalization Committee. State Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, appointed Chair of the House Community Revitalization ...

Ohio’s state constitution contains term limits to curtail how long elected lawmakers can serve in the House and Senate. But this legislative session shows term limits work as well as bathing suits in Greenland. Matt Huffman (R-Lima) made history this session while illustrating the term limit absurdity.

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as chair of the House Public Insurance & Pensions Committee for the 136th General Assembly,