Sean Brennan

Ohio Democrats urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 173, which regulates submetering companies. Critics argue the bill fails to sufficiently protect tenants from inflated rates and poor service, while supporters claim it establishes necessary policy. The bill caps submetering charges at 3% below typical utility rates and aligns some requirements with utility standards, but conflicts with a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling.

Ohio's carbon emissions have decreased by a third over 20 years due to a shift from coal to natural gas, but concerns persist about fracking's impact on drinking water. A 2016 EPA report highlighted risks like water contamination, prompting new legislation (Ohio House Bill 958) to enhance chemical disclosure and oversight in oil and gas drilling.

Ohio lawmakers passed Senate Bill 276, requiring schools to teach the 'success sequence' of graduating high school, working, marrying, and having children in that order. The bill, supported by Republicans and some Democrats, faces criticism for oversimplifying poverty factors and ignoring diverse life experiences. The Heritage Foundation's model legislation influenced the requirement.

Ohio lawmakers passed a bill requiring schools to teach the 'success sequence'—graduating high school, working full-time, and marrying before having children. The bill, based on model legislation from The Heritage Foundation, faces criticism for oversimplifying poverty factors and ignoring diverse life paths.

Ohio lawmakers passed Senate Bill 19, which mandates academic interventions for students struggling in math or reading and includes an exemption allowing classical schools to avoid teaching the science of reading curriculum. The bill, now sent to Gov. Mike DeWine, requires schools to provide free interventions like tutoring and extended learning time for students scoring below proficiency levels.