/tags/tavia-galonski Tavia Galonski en-US Copyright Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:03:52 GMT /politics/2021-10-15/ohio-democrats-call-for-their-sexual-assault-bills-to-move-forward The four House Democrats say two bills they've introduced this year to change laws related to sexual assault and rape haven't gotten real consideration. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:03:52 GMT /politics/2021-10-15/ohio-democrats-call-for-their-sexual-assault-bills-to-move-forward Karen Kasler /politics/2021-09-30/republican-bills-to-restrict-teaching-on-race-and-policy-in-ohio-meet-opposition The bills would ban what sponsors call "critical race theory," a concept not taught in K-12 schools in Ohio. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:59:04 GMT /politics/2021-09-30/republican-bills-to-restrict-teaching-on-race-and-policy-in-ohio-meet-opposition Karen Kasler /news/2020-08-20/ohio-democrats-slam-trumps-goodyear-boycott-as-reprehensible President Donald Trump is calling for people to boycott Goodyear tires, an Akron-based company that employs more than 62,000 people nationwide. The move… Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:48:15 GMT /news/2020-08-20/ohio-democrats-slam-trumps-goodyear-boycott-as-reprehensible Andy Chow /news/2020-05-14/democratic-lawmaker-files-health-complaint-over-conditions-in-ohio-house A Democratic lawmaker has filed a complaint with the Franklin County Health Department, after the Ohio House Speaker announced plans to allow all 98… Thu, 14 May 2020 20:27:59 GMT /news/2020-05-14/democratic-lawmaker-files-health-complaint-over-conditions-in-ohio-house Jo Ingles, Andy Chow /news/2019-11-12/should-apple-cider-be-ohios-state-drink-one-legislator-thinks-so An Ohio legislator from Akron has proposed changing the state’s official beverage from tomato juice to apple cider.State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron)… Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:07:54 GMT /news/2019-11-12/should-apple-cider-be-ohios-state-drink-one-legislator-thinks-so Ella Abbott /statehouse-news-stories/2019-10-30/house-senate-democrats-urge-legislature-to-prioritize-domestic-violence-bills Ohio House and Senate Democrats are calling on legislative leaders to pass a slew of bills they believe will reduce domestic violence and protect victims. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:19:42 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-10-30/house-senate-democrats-urge-legislature-to-prioritize-domestic-violence-bills Andy Chow /news/2019-09-13/bill-would-shield-sexual-assault-crisis-counselors-from-being-forced-to-testify Advocates for sexual abuse survivors can be required to report and testify in court about the cases they are handling – unlike doctors and lawyers. Some… Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:20:18 GMT /news/2019-09-13/bill-would-shield-sexual-assault-crisis-counselors-from-being-forced-to-testify Jo Ingles /statehouse-news-stories/2019-02-28/advocates-say-awareness-is-vital-tool-in-fight-against-human-trafficking Hundreds of people gathered in Columbus for the 10th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day to discuss the most pressing issues related to the issue and... Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:44:08 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-02-28/advocates-say-awareness-is-vital-tool-in-fight-against-human-trafficking Andy Chow /wksu-stories/2019-01-30/akron-legislator-proposes-bill-meant-to-reduce-infant-deaths Ohio ranks fifth among states for how many babies die before turning one, according to the Centers for Disease Control . In 2017, nearly a thousand Ohio... Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:53:27 GMT /wksu-stories/2019-01-30/akron-legislator-proposes-bill-meant-to-reduce-infant-deaths Sarah Taylor /news/2019-01-07/dewine-creates-new-office-to-focus-on-children-initiatives The transition to the administration of governor-elect Mike DeWine is bringing several changes to state government, including a new office dedicated to… Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:08:04 GMT /news/2019-01-07/dewine-creates-new-office-to-focus-on-children-initiatives Andy Chow