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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OH: Civic Engagement & Voting

A proposed amendment in Ohio would permit same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day, allow
Push is on to add Voters Bill of Rights to Ohio Constitution

Ohioans may have the chance to add a new Voters Bill of Rights to the state Constitution to support ballot access. Voting rights' advocates said …

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Ohio is home to over 700,000 inactive voters-individuals registered to vote but who have not participated in the last three federal elections, according to data from Innovation Ohio. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Concerns about OH 'missing voters' after record high odd election year turnout

Nearly 4 million Ohioans voted last week, record turnout for an odd-year election. Experts say more voters may have turned up to cast their ballots …

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Voter turnout rose 7 percentage points from 2016, resulting in a total of 66% of U.S. adult citizens casting a ballot in the 2020 election, according to the Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock).<br />
Can Ohio's rural voters be swayed at ballot box?

As Ohio voters cast their ballots today for issues on abortion and legalizing marijuana, a new poll finds up to 37% of rural voters can be swayed by …

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Last November, voters in 37 states decided on 132 statewide ballot measures, according to the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio's Issue 1 Ignites Impassioned Arguments on Both Sides

By Faith Fistler reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Since 1912, Ohioans have been able to change the state …

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This year, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 507 into law, which approves licenses for companies seeking to extract natural resources from state lands. (Adobe Stock)
OH Groups Want More Public Feedback on Leasing State Lands for Oil, Gas

Residents and environmental groups say they're concerned about public notice and comment processes for leasing state lands for oil and gas extraction…

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<a href=Midterm voter turnout declined in Ohio from around 55% in 2018 to around 51.1% in 2022, according to data from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office. (Adobe Stock)">
Ohio Governor Signs Citizenship-Status Voter ID Bill

In a few months, Ohio voters will no longer be allowed to vote with utility bills or other non-photo documents as proof of identification, when a new …

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More than 8,900 precincts in Ohio were open to voters during the 2022 midterm election, according to the State Board of Elections. (Adobe Stock)
For Next Election, Ohio Officials Focus on Improving Polling Locations

On the heels of the midterm election, state officials say they are now focused on improving voters' experience at polling locations. No Ohio …

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Ohio had nearly 200 hours of early in-person voting opportunities ahead of Election Day. (M. Kuhlman)
Election Day in Ohio Deemed a Success for Voters

While some states saw glitches with equipment and accusations of voter fraud, state officials and voting-rights advocates agree Election Day here in …

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Older Ohioans tend to turn out to vote at higher rates than younger voters. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio’s Most Powerful Voting Bloc is Stressed About the Future

Early voting starts today in Ohio, and advocates for the state's largest voting bloc say candidates should listen to their concerns. Ohioans age 45 …

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One in five Ohioans surveyed said threats to democracy are a top concern before the 2022 midterms.(Adobe Stock)
Ohio SOS Launches New Election Investigation Unit

Instances of voter fraud are few and far between, but Ohio election officials want to ensure voters have confidence in the integrity of the system…

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Uno de cada cinco habitantes de Ohio encuestados dijo que las amenazas a la democracia son una de las principales preocupaciones antes de las elecciones de medio tiempo de 2022. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio SOS lanza nueva unidad de investigación electoral

Los casos de fraude electoral son pocos y esporádicos, pero los funcionarios electorales de Ohio quieren asegurarse de que los votantes tengan …

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After registering to vote, Ohioans are encouraged to learn more about the offices up for grabs in November. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio Voters Urged to Learn about Powers of Public Officials

We're 50 days away from the 2022 midterms, and advocates are encouraging Ohioans to not only learn more about the candidates on the ballot, but the …

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