Stateline News Roundup

Feds belatedly send $67 million in disaster funds to Utah, Colorado, 12 other states

PA, five other states plan distracted driving enforcement blitz

Ohioans have personal stake in immigration reform

Liquor-treat legalization draws fire

State covers health insurance for many foes of expanding Medicaid

Ohio Statehouse could get tighter security

Kasich’s order borrowed from two bills

Ohioans have personal stake in immigration reform

IRS scrutinized pro-Kasich group

Ohio House Republicans propose more abortion restrictions

Task force urges state panel be created to evaluate death penalty prosecutions

Experts say final work on Ohio's budget will happen mostly behind closed doors

Lawmakers host hearing on Oregon earthquake plan

Ohio receives $169 million to expand Medicaid home-care program

Kasich takes a victory lap at 130 mph on repaved test track

GOP legislators prepare bill to add hurdles to abortion in Ohio

Ohio may allow car insurance proof by smartphone

Ohio House Republicans propose more abortion restrictions

Bill would make money laundering at casinos illegal

Kasich: Major businesses ‘don’t care’ about state job-vacancy survey

State might expand protection for highway workers

Medicaid effort takes step forward

Proposed database would let Ohio taxpayers monitor state spending online, penny by penny

Ohio House Republicans propose more abortion restrictions

State must act fast on Medicaid

Legislator proposes Ohio database of gamblers’ photos

House, Senate tax cut proposals would have varying effects

Ohio extends contract with company that helps run lottery games, but not without debate

Former Attorney General Marc Dann reinstated to practice law in Ohio

Ohio budget could bring facial-recognition to state's casinos

Big choices ahead on taxes, schools, abortion

Kasich on defense this time around

Kasich acts to open more doors to veterans

Ohio plans program to help fund nonprofits

Kasich on defense this time around

Taxes, schools, abortion: Legislators face big choices

Ohio Senate passes its version of the state's two-year budget

State Rep. Tom Letson suggests that Ohio Gov. John Kasich wanted campaign kickbacks from Bureau of Workers' Compensation rebate recipients

Medicaid expansion unlikely to be in budget, but it's far from dead

When will gay marriage be back on Ohio's ballot? A closer look at the 2 most likely scenarios

GOP, Kasich at odds over nursing-home performance

New severance-tax plan offers aid to 33 counties

The state budget: Senate OKs $61.7B bill; conference comes next

Breadth of surveillance troubles Ohio lawmakers

Ohio Senate OKs $61.7B budget, sends to more talks

Ohio Senate set to vote on its version of Kasich's budget

Who might succeed State Sen. Nina Turner if she runs for secretary of state next year?

Ohio Senate passes its version of the state's two-year budget

Ohio could get millions in early-education funds

Law license may be in limbo for ex-legislator who drove drunk

Democrats dispute Husted’s report of no voter suppression

Budget bill lets schools keep option of challenging property valuations

Local governments warn of more cuts, higher taxes

Ohio Senate set to vote on its version of Kasich's budget

Bill would expand secrecy on economic development deals

Gov. John Kasich signs Internet cafe law, but opponents vow referendum effort

Ohio Senate aims to ban abortion providers from transferring patients to public hospitals

Chief justice says state still not in compliance on school funding

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Gov. John Kasich pays tribute to Chardon at commencement ceremony

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Ohio Senate poised to give chiropractors authority to clear young athletes who suffer head injuries

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