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Ohio courts still mulling reproductive rights cases, one set to extend into 2026
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Ohio courts still mulling reproductive rights cases, one set to extend into 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans are still awaiting the resolution of two different cases related to reproductive rights in the state.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Ohio courts still mulling reproductive rights cases, one set to extend into 2026
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The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled police officers can be considered victims under Ohio’s Marsy’s Law privacy protections. This allows law enforcement officers to shield their identity if they were the subject of a criminal offense.
By: @nckevns.bsky.social
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Ohio Supreme Court rules cops can be considered victims under Marsy's Law • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled police officers can be considered victims, and thus not subject to public disclosure, under Ohio’s Marsy’s Law privacy protections.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled police officers can be considered victims under Ohio’s Marsy’s Law privacy protections. This allows law enforcement officers to shield their identity if they were the subject of a criminal offense.
By: @nckevns.bsky.social
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By: @nckevns.bsky.social
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“The GOP’s attacks are highlighting the importance of state courts as perhaps the last line of defense for protecting fair elections.”
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To Protect Gerrymanders, GOP Lawmakers Target Judges — and Voters
Read more here.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“The GOP’s attacks are highlighting the importance of state courts as perhaps the last line of defense for protecting fair elections.”
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☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine's office to VETO SB 293 ☎️
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine's office to VETO SB 293 ☎️
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
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FirstEnergy's #HB6 scandal isn't over yet. Another PUCO case will get an evidentiary hearing in February. And just after last month's ruling on rate hikes, the company will file a new rate case early next year. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...
Ohio fines FirstEnergy $250M in landmark decision on HB 6 scandal
It’s one of the biggest such penalties levied against a utility in U.S. history, though it falls short of what consumer advocates in Ohio had pushed for.
www.canarymedia.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
FirstEnergy's #HB6 scandal isn't over yet. Another PUCO case will get an evidentiary hearing in February. And just after last month's ruling on rate hikes, the company will file a new rate case early next year. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...
“No Supreme Court majority in American history has ever been constructed the way the Roberts court has—with the help of big, dark secret money.” @thelisagraves.bsky.social
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Taking stock of the Roberts court at 20—and the shadowy forces that built it
"Roberts will go down in history as the most destructive chief justice."
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December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
“No Supreme Court majority in American history has ever been constructed the way the Roberts court has—with the help of big, dark secret money.” @thelisagraves.bsky.social
@truenorthresearch.bsky.social
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Voting rights advocates @ohiovotercoalition.bsky.social urge DeWine to veto SB293, saying it creates barriers for voters who mail their ballots b/c they can't get to their BOE to return them, only to risk being disenfranchised by delays in the post office.
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Bill cutting grace period to return absentee ballots in Ohio headed to DeWine
A bill to require absentee ballots arrive at boards of elections by election day—eliminating the four day grace period in current law--is headed to Gov. Mike DeWine.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Voting rights advocates @ohiovotercoalition.bsky.social urge DeWine to veto SB293, saying it creates barriers for voters who mail their ballots b/c they can't get to their BOE to return them, only to risk being disenfranchised by delays in the post office.
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Voter groups continue to hope to stop SB 293, a law they call harmful and unnecessary. The legislation eliminates a four-day grace period for mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and creates new guidelines for election workers regarding registrations.
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DeWine continues to hold bill that eliminates mail-in ballot grace period
(The Center Square) – Voter groups continue to hope for their last chance to stop changes to Ohio law they call harmful and unnecessary.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Voter groups continue to hope to stop SB 293, a law they call harmful and unnecessary. The legislation eliminates a four-day grace period for mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and creates new guidelines for election workers regarding registrations.
www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article...
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item.
by Mary Frances McGowan
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by Mary Frances McGowan
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Lawmakers propose requiring that Ohio public bodies let the public speak at meetings
House Bill 609, a bipartisan proposal, would amend the Ohio Open Meetings Act to give residents the right to speak before officials vote on agenda items.
www.cleveland.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item.
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
by Mary Frances McGowan
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Bill cutting grace period to return absentee ballots in Ohio headed to DeWine
But while he signs most bills that come to him, he's suggested it’s not certain that he’ll sign this one.
by Karen Kasler
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But while he signs most bills that come to him, he's suggested it’s not certain that he’ll sign this one.
by Karen Kasler
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Bill cutting grace period to return absentee ballots in Ohio headed to DeWine
A bill to require absentee ballots arrive at boards of elections by election day—eliminating the four day grace period in current law--is headed to Gov. Mike DeWine.
www.statenews.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Bill cutting grace period to return absentee ballots in Ohio headed to DeWine
But while he signs most bills that come to him, he's suggested it’s not certain that he’ll sign this one.
by Karen Kasler
www.statenews.org/government-p...
But while he signs most bills that come to him, he's suggested it’s not certain that he’ll sign this one.
by Karen Kasler
www.statenews.org/government-p...
🚨 URGENT! Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their BOE’s during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357 or click here: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their BOE’s during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357 or click here: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🚨 URGENT! Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their BOE’s during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357 or click here: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their BOE’s during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357 or click here: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
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Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
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Rosa Parks showed how one act of courage can spark change. Today we honor her legacy by standing up for equal rights and demanding a stronger democracy.
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Rosa Parks showed how one act of courage can spark change. Today we honor her legacy by standing up for equal rights and demanding a stronger democracy.
🕊️ Join our friends at Ignite Peace on Monday, December 15 to sign holiday cards for people on death row. Bring a friend and enjoy light refreshments.
December 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🕊️ Join our friends at Ignite Peace on Monday, December 15 to sign holiday cards for people on death row. Bring a friend and enjoy light refreshments.
Ohio politicians must stop placing obstacles on citizens participating in elections & the election experts running them.
Opinion by:
Collin Marozzi @acluohio.bsky.social
Mia Lewis @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
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Opinion by:
Collin Marozzi @acluohio.bsky.social
Mia Lewis @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
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Gov. DeWine, prioritize Ohio voters and veto SB 293: Collin Marozzi and Mia Lewis
Ohio politicians owe it to Ohio voters to get it right and defend their constituents’ access to the ballot, not limit it due to federal pressure. That's why Gov. DeWine should veto SB 293, write guest...
www.cleveland.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ohio politicians must stop placing obstacles on citizens participating in elections & the election experts running them.
Opinion by:
Collin Marozzi @acluohio.bsky.social
Mia Lewis @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion by:
Collin Marozzi @acluohio.bsky.social
Mia Lewis @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled police officer identities can be hidden from the public under Marsy's Law, a state statute meant to protect the identities of crime victims.
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Ohio Supreme Court rules police officer identities can be hidden from public under Marsy's Law
Five of the seven Ohio Supreme Court justices ruled against the Columbus Dispatch. In a lawsuit, the newspaper asked the court to demand the city of Columbus release the identities of police officers ...
www.wosu.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled police officer identities can be hidden from the public under Marsy's Law, a state statute meant to protect the identities of crime victims.
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☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine’s office & urge him to VETO SB 293!
⚠️ SB 293 is a harmful voting bill that will do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after Election Day, hurting Ohio voters.
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
⚠️ SB 293 is a harmful voting bill that will do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after Election Day, hurting Ohio voters.
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine’s office & urge him to VETO SB 293!
⚠️ SB 293 is a harmful voting bill that will do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after Election Day, hurting Ohio voters.
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
⚠️ SB 293 is a harmful voting bill that will do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after Election Day, hurting Ohio voters.
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
The Ohio Supreme Court suspended Geauga County Judge Tim Grendell from the bench for violating judicial conduct rules when he jailed two teenagers for refusing to visit their father during a 2020 custody dispute.
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Geauga County Judge Tim Grendell suspended from the bench for jailing teens in custody case
Geauga County Judge Timothy Grendell’s 18-month suspension, with 12 months dropped if he remains in good standing, comes as county taxpayers await an appellate decision on whether they’ll pay $300,000...
www.cleveland.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court suspended Geauga County Judge Tim Grendell from the bench for violating judicial conduct rules when he jailed two teenagers for refusing to visit their father during a 2020 custody dispute.
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The Ohio Supreme Court will consider what Ohio’s self-defense laws mean for bystanders whose persons or property get caught in the crossfire.
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Ohio Supreme Court to hear case that could test self-defense laws
A contractor shot his coworker and hit two neighbors’ houses. The Ohio Supreme Court will decide what self-defense laws mean for bystanders.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court will consider what Ohio’s self-defense laws mean for bystanders whose persons or property get caught in the crossfire.
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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio hit FirstEnergy with more than $250 million in penalties for misconduct related to the HB 6 scandal (the largest bribery scandal in Ohio’s history).
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
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State utility regulators order FirstEnergy to pay $250 million in HB6 penalties
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday ordered FirstEnergy to pay more than $250 million in total for misconduct related to the House Bill 6 bribery scandal.
www.cleveland.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio hit FirstEnergy with more than $250 million in penalties for misconduct related to the HB 6 scandal (the largest bribery scandal in Ohio’s history).
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
🚨 Senate Bill 293 is a harmful voting bill that will make voting and election administration harder and do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after election day.
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
Urgent: Tell Gov DeWine to Protect Voting and Veto SB293
Senate Bill 293 is a voter suppression bill that will do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after election day. The bill also contains a grab bag of harmful unfunded p...
act.commoncause.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🚨 Senate Bill 293 is a harmful voting bill that will make voting and election administration harder and do away with the four-day grace period for postmarked ballots arriving after election day.
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
Today, the PUCO issued orders in its HB6 investigations.
It found FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities violated Ohio law, PUCO regulations, and PUCO orders. The utilities are ordered to pay a combined $250 million in restitution to customers & civil forfeitures.
puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-or...
It found FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities violated Ohio law, PUCO regulations, and PUCO orders. The utilities are ordered to pay a combined $250 million in restitution to customers & civil forfeitures.
puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-or...
PUCO orders FirstEnergy utilities pay $250 million penalty, issue customer restitution
The PUCO issued orders in its investigation in response to the criminal investigation brought by the U.S. Department of Justice surrounding the passage of Amended Substitute House Bill 6 during the 13...
puco.ohio.gov
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Today, the PUCO issued orders in its HB6 investigations.
It found FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities violated Ohio law, PUCO regulations, and PUCO orders. The utilities are ordered to pay a combined $250 million in restitution to customers & civil forfeitures.
puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-or...
It found FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities violated Ohio law, PUCO regulations, and PUCO orders. The utilities are ordered to pay a combined $250 million in restitution to customers & civil forfeitures.
puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-or...
PUCO orders FirstEnergy utilities pay $250 million penalty, issue customer restitution
The PUCO issued orders in its investigation in response to the criminal investigation brought by the U.S. Department of Justice surrounding the passage of Amended Substitute House Bill 6 during the 13...
puco.ohio.gov
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today, the PUCO issued orders in its HB6 investigations.
It found FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities violated Ohio law, PUCO regulations, and PUCO orders. The utilities are ordered to pay a combined $250 million in restitution to customers & civil forfeitures.
puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-or...
It found FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities violated Ohio law, PUCO regulations, and PUCO orders. The utilities are ordered to pay a combined $250 million in restitution to customers & civil forfeitures.
puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-or...
NEW from @statecourtreport.org: Diversity on the Bench
State supreme courts, which generally have the final say in interpreting state laws and constitutions, also often fail to reflect the diversity of their communities (including Ohio).
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State supreme courts, which generally have the final say in interpreting state laws and constitutions, also often fail to reflect the diversity of their communities (including Ohio).
@brennancenter.org
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background.
www.brennancenter.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
NEW from @statecourtreport.org: Diversity on the Bench
State supreme courts, which generally have the final say in interpreting state laws and constitutions, also often fail to reflect the diversity of their communities (including Ohio).
@brennancenter.org
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
State supreme courts, which generally have the final say in interpreting state laws and constitutions, also often fail to reflect the diversity of their communities (including Ohio).
@brennancenter.org
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
The Ohio Supreme Court held residents who claimed noise and vibrations from Cleveland’s airport made their home unlivable could sue Cleveland for compensation for a taking, even though they reside outside city boundaries.
www.courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2025/S...
www.courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2025/S...
Homeowners Can Maintain Lawsuit Against Cleveland for Harm Caused by Airport Expansion
www.courtnewsohio.gov
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Ohio Supreme Court held residents who claimed noise and vibrations from Cleveland’s airport made their home unlivable could sue Cleveland for compensation for a taking, even though they reside outside city boundaries.
www.courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2025/S...
www.courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2025/S...