/tags/background-checks background checks en-US Copyright Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:18:22 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-19/columbus-dayton-settle-suit-with-state-to-fix-gun-background-checks The cities sued the state in 2020 claiming the state failed to update the criminal background check system used to investigate potential gun owners. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:18:22 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-19/columbus-dayton-settle-suit-with-state-to-fix-gun-background-checks Mark Ferenchik /2022-11-29/mass-shooting-survivor-calls-on-lawmakers-to-pass-bill-that-changes-gun-background-checks The bill would add more factors to background checks before a gun is purchased. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:40:16 GMT /2022-11-29/mass-shooting-survivor-calls-on-lawmakers-to-pass-bill-that-changes-gun-background-checks Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-07-07/ohio-expands-reporting-tool-for-background-check-database-used-for-gun-sales-and-traffic-stops The state is urging law enforcement agencies and courts to use a new digital reporting tool to enter information into state and national criminal databases. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:39:15 GMT /politics-government/2022-07-07/ohio-expands-reporting-tool-for-background-check-database-used-for-gun-sales-and-traffic-stops Andy Chow /news-partners/2021-03-23/biden-urges-immediate-action-from-senate-on-gun-bills-after-colorado-shooting The president said the upper chamber needs to pass legislation approved by the House earlier this month, which would tighten gun laws including background checks. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:24:12 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-23/biden-urges-immediate-action-from-senate-on-gun-bills-after-colorado-shooting Dana Farrington /news-partners/2021-03-02/house-lawmakers-launch-fresh-efforts-to-overhaul-nations-gun-laws A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is introducing a measure that would require background checks for all gun sales. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:38:13 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-02/house-lawmakers-launch-fresh-efforts-to-overhaul-nations-gun-laws Juana Summers /news/2020-11-11/problems-with-ohios-gun-background-check-system-have-been-known-for-years The cities of Columbus and Dayton, along with the national gun control group Everytown and Ohio resident Meghan Volk, are suing the Ohio Attorney… Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news/2020-11-11/problems-with-ohios-gun-background-check-system-have-been-known-for-years Matt Richmond /news/2020-11-09/columbus-and-dayton-sue-ohio-attorney-general-to-fix-gun-background-checks The cities of Columbus and Dayton are suing Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office over what they call a failure to update the criminal background check… Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:30:03 GMT /news/2020-11-09/columbus-and-dayton-sue-ohio-attorney-general-to-fix-gun-background-checks /wvxu-stories/2020-10-26/ohio-working-on-new-gun-background-check-system When Ohio Governor Mike DeWine responded to calls to "do something" after Dayton's Oregon District mass shooting, one thing he thought about was... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-10-26/ohio-working-on-new-gun-background-check-system Ann Thompson /statehouse-news-stories/2020-08-05/e-warrant-program-intended-to-improve-gun-sale-background-check-accuracy The anniversary of the mass shooting in Dayton is reviving conversations about gun regulations in Ohio. While lawmakers have refused to move Gov. Mike... Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:09:03 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2020-08-05/e-warrant-program-intended-to-improve-gun-sale-background-check-accuracy Andy Chow /news/2019-12-27/gov-dewines-gun-bill-faces-changes-in-ohio-senate Gov. Mike DeWine's gun bill is likely to see some changes before it reaches the Ohio Senate for a vote.SB221 seeks to expand court authority to remove… Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:24:59 GMT /news/2019-12-27/gov-dewines-gun-bill-faces-changes-in-ohio-senate Matt Richmond