/tags/tim-schaffer Tim Schaffer en-US Copyright Wed, 26 May 2021 10:58:40 GMT /politics/2021-05-26/ohio-bill-would-ban-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies Ohio lawmakers will once again consider a bill to guarantee that state and local governments can’t seize guns or close gun stores or ranges during declared emergencies. This new version comes as Ohio has seen three mass shootings in three days. Wed, 26 May 2021 10:58:40 GMT /politics/2021-05-26/ohio-bill-would-ban-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies Karen Kasler /news/2021-02-25/social-service-advocates-criticize-ohio-bill-to-restrict-food-stamps-and-medicaid Social service advocates are criticizing an Ohio bill that would toughen eligibility for food stamps and Medicaid benefits.Beefed up monitoring of changes… Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:28:59 GMT /news/2021-02-25/social-service-advocates-criticize-ohio-bill-to-restrict-food-stamps-and-medicaid Associated Press /news/2019-04-24/ohio-lawmaker-wants-to-ban-child-drag-shows Social media posts from groups in Lancaster have been abuzz for weeks following a child’s performance in a drag queen show at a local bar. Now the state… Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:49:10 GMT /news/2019-04-24/ohio-lawmaker-wants-to-ban-child-drag-shows Jo Ingles /news/2017-11-02/ohio-house-passes-food-stamp-fraud-bills-despite-state-estimating-no-savings The Ohio House has passed a pair of bills requiring photos on electronic benefit cards, and checks on recipients' sources of income and immigration… Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:51:48 GMT /news/2017-11-02/ohio-house-passes-food-stamp-fraud-bills-despite-state-estimating-no-savings Karen Kasler /news/2017-08-24/ohio-lawmakers-seek-prison-time-for-internet-solicitation-of-children Some state lawmakers say current law allows those convicted of importuning, or soliciting a minor for sex over the internet, to escape serious penalties.… Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:00:54 GMT /news/2017-08-24/ohio-lawmakers-seek-prison-time-for-internet-solicitation-of-children Jo Ingles