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Recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio. Here are some do's …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Republish photo only with original story.) Ohio became the 24th state where recreational marijuana is legal last week. The law is now in effect after voters passed Issue 2 in the November election. Although marijuana is legal, there are quite a few caveats because lawmakers can tweak that law, and it could be several months before the state ...
COVID deniers drop lawsuit against health ... - Ohio Capital Journal
WEBMar 17, 2021 · A citizen group called Ohio Stands Up dropped its lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Health after alleging the state’s orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 amounted to “absolute tyranny.”
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to ...
WEBAug 15, 2024 · As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to vote for, said Rabbi Hillel Skolnik of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Columbus.
Legislature passes permitless concealed carry; bill goes to DeWine
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Republicans in both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation Wednesday removing permitting, training, and background check requirements to carry a concealed weapon. Senate Bill 215 now goes to GOP Gov. Mike DeWine, who can sign it into law or veto the legislation. It passed 57-35 in the House on Wednesday, mostly along party lines.
Bidding begins for oil and gas leases on public land in Ohio
WEBJun 2, 2023 · Ohio’s Oil and Gas Land Management Commission is now accepting proposals to drill beneath public land like state parks. By: Nick Evans - June 2, 2023 4:55 am. (Getty Images illustration). The commission in charge of leasing mineral rights on state land in Ohio has begun accepting applications. …
Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpass $11.5 million during first ...
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Ohio legal weed sales topped $11.5 million in less than a week. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales was $11,530,708 as of Aug. 10, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. Recreational sales started Aug. 6 — eight months after 57% of Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana. The average of price of an ounce of flower was $266 last week ...
Final Ohio education budget expands vouchers, limits board of ed …
WEBJul 4, 2023 · The compromise budget included near-universal private school scholarship eligibility, in which households earning up to 450% of the federal poverty level, or $135,000 for a family of four, qualifies for a full scholarship. The scholarships amount to $6,165 for K to 8 students and $8,407 for high schoolers. But the financial help doesn’t stop ...
Electricity rate hikes show why community aggregation programs …
WEBMay 22, 2023 · As NOPEC resumes its role as an electricity aggregator, it must prioritize transparency, investing in renewable energy, and making amends with its customers to regain public trust and fulfill its mission, writes renewable energy advocate Mark Gavin, Sr.
Ten Ohio counties ban wind, solar projects under new state law
WEBBy: Jake Zuckerman - August 23, 2022 3:55 am. Photo by Xuanyu Han/Getty Images. At least 10 Ohio counties have passed resolutions blocking the development of new utility scale wind and solar projects within all or part of their jurisdictions in the last year. The counties’ moves come after the October 2021 enactment of a state law giving the ...
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