/news/tags/common-cause-ohio Common Cause Ohio en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:52:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-25/ohio-legislative-districts-mapmakers-could-have-rough-drafts-ready-for-public-comment-this-weekend Independent mapmakers using a new process for drawing maps say they are making progress Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:52:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-25/ohio-legislative-districts-mapmakers-could-have-rough-drafts-ready-for-public-comment-this-weekend Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-11-08/ohio-lawmakers-prepare-for-next-step-in-congressional-redistricting The joint committee is the latest step toward reaching a deal before the next constitutional deadline. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:19:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-11-08/ohio-lawmakers-prepare-for-next-step-in-congressional-redistricting Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-10-29/redistricting-commission-holds-one-hearing-before-looming-deadline The task of drawing a new Congressional district map will go back to the Ohio House and Senate. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:10:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-10-29/redistricting-commission-holds-one-hearing-before-looming-deadline Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-09-16/redistricting-reform-backer-isnt-ready-to-start-another-ballot-issue-despite-gerrymandered-maps At least not yet. Catherine Turcer of Common Cause Ohio urges caution right now. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:42:36 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-09-16/redistricting-reform-backer-isnt-ready-to-start-another-ballot-issue-despite-gerrymandered-maps Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-03-18/watchdog-group-calls-for-more-transparency-when-it-comes-to-lobbyists-helping-candidates A good government group is highlighting an email shared among Gov. Mike DeWine’s fundraising staff. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:17:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-18/watchdog-group-calls-for-more-transparency-when-it-comes-to-lobbyists-helping-candidates Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-02-02/listener-asks-oh-really-about-status-of-voter-approved-redistricting-reforms Ohio voters have twice approved a new way of drawing legislative district maps at the state and federal levels. But nothing has happened yet. A listener wondered why. WKSU's OH Really? helped her find out. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:16:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-02/listener-asks-oh-really-about-status-of-voter-approved-redistricting-reforms Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2019-10-01/energy-bill-proponents-launch-social-media-campaign There is yet another group jumping into the fray over Ohio's nuclear bailout law. Protect Ohio Clean Energy Jobs is fighting to save the $1 billion in… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:37:39 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-10-01/energy-bill-proponents-launch-social-media-campaign Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-08-26/voting-rights-group-proposes-new-changes-to-voter-registration A group that said it advocates for voters is proposing some changes to a new bipartisan bill that backers said will make it easier for voters to update… Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:05:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-26/voting-rights-group-proposes-new-changes-to-voter-registration Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-03-11/watchdog-group-questions-double-digit-pay-hike-for-jobsohio-employees Employees of the state’s non-profit job creation company JobsOhio got an 18 percent raise in pay this year.JobsOhio’s Matthew Englehart said the pay raise… Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:36:57 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-03-11/watchdog-group-questions-double-digit-pay-hike-for-jobsohio-employees Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-12-11/citizens-speak-out-against-bill-that-would-make-it-harder-to-get-an-issue-on-the-ballot Community organizers are rallying against a bill that would make it harder for citizens to put an issue on the statewide ballet. They say the measure… Wed, 12 Dec 2018 03:08:10 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-12-11/citizens-speak-out-against-bill-that-would-make-it-harder-to-get-an-issue-on-the-ballot Andy Chow