Backers of a plan to bar discrimination against those with natural hair styles said Tuesday it will help to create a welcoming place for students and employees.
Unpaid interns would receive the same protections as employees under the state's civil rights law based on a proposal reviewed by a House committee Tuesday.
A plan to create alternative pathways to license career-tech instructors may bring unintended consequences, opponents cautioned Tuesday.
The lawmakers behind the latest plan to close the state's primary election system told members of a House panel they're open to potential changes.
Tony Long, general counsel for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, said while at first glance the measure may not seem like a bill that would be important to the business community, it could help reduce tax-related complexity for some firms.
Speaker Jason Stephens says he is relying on the committee process to sort out the future of a series of proposals to close Ohio's primary elections.
Ohio voters and candidates would have to meet new requirements to participate in primary elections under a plan from two Delaware County Republicans.
As expected, a battle over controversial legislation to ban gender-related care for transgender youth has moved to the courts.