Legislation to license mental health assistants and repeal a controversial transportation budget provision were among a host of items advancing following a four hour-plus Senate session Wednesday.
Two political newcomers are set to face off for the Republican nomination for an open seat in southwestern Ohio's 55th House District.
Steve Dackin will once again oversee the state's primary and secondary education efforts.
Lawmakers return from the Thanksgiving break on Tuesday to begin the year-end run that includes two sessions for the Senate and three for the House over the next three weeks.