/news/tags/ohioans-for-gun-safety Ohioans for Gun Safety en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:45:40 GMT /news/2021-06-25/morning-headlines-lawmakers-attach-transgender-ban-to-popular-college-athlete-bill-ohio-house-passes-controversial-vaccine-bill The bill to allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness passed the Ohio House, but not before Republican lawmakers attached a last-minute amendment that bans transgender women from participating in high school and college women sports; A controversial vaccine bill has passed after it was tacked onto another Senate bill; Former Canton McKinley football coaches lose their non-coaching jobs; and more stories. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:45:40 GMT /news/2021-06-25/morning-headlines-lawmakers-attach-transgender-ban-to-popular-college-athlete-bill-ohio-house-passes-controversial-vaccine-bill Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2019-12-13/potential-ballot-issue-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales-moved-to-2021 The group that’s hoping to ask voters to expand background checks on gun sales through a potential ballot issue says they're now pushing their... Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:59:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-12-13/potential-ballot-issue-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales-moved-to-2021 Andy Chow, Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-11-15/background-check-ballot-initiative-volunteers-look-to-collect-signatures-by-end-of-year The group pushing for expanded background checks through a citizens initiative is attempting to collect enough signatures by the end of the year.… Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:42:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-11-15/background-check-ballot-initiative-volunteers-look-to-collect-signatures-by-end-of-year Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-11-06/in-push-for-background-checks-gun-control-advocates-head-to-polling-sites The group Ohioans for Gun Safety is making a push to get a popular gun control measure in front of voters. According to the group’s spokesman Dennis Willard, they’re focused on one issue: getting mandatory universal background checks passed in Ohio. Volunteers for the group spent Election Day at polling sites statewide, asking for signatures to put a new gun control law on the 2020 ballot. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:00:14 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-11-06/in-push-for-background-checks-gun-control-advocates-head-to-polling-sites /news/government-politics/2019-10-16/dayton-mayor-endorses-ballot-issue-on-gun-sale-background-checks The group, Ohioans for Gun Safety, is moving full steam ahead on its drive to put a ballot issue on gun sale background checks before Ohio voters. It… Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:57:27 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-10-16/dayton-mayor-endorses-ballot-issue-on-gun-sale-background-checks Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-10-09/commentary-ohios-gop-legislature-might-be-bought-by-the-nra-but-voters-are-not On Monday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine laid out the details of his 17-point plan – the STRONG Ohio plan – to address gun violence in the wake of the Aug. 4... Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-10-09/commentary-ohios-gop-legislature-might-be-bought-by-the-nra-but-voters-are-not Howard Wilkinson /news/community/2019-09-10/morning-headlines-kenmore-boulevard-gets-historic-designation-hiram-college-to-cut-tuition Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, September 10:Kenmore Boulevard gets historic designation;Hiram College to cut tuition;Cleveland City Council… Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:57:55 GMT /news/community/2019-09-10/morning-headlines-kenmore-boulevard-gets-historic-designation-hiram-college-to-cut-tuition Amanda Rabinowitz /news/government-politics/2019-08-20/online-gun-sellers-skirt-scrutiny-but-stricter-rules-may-be-coming William Wood answers the door to his suburban Columbus home with a Glock 19 on his hip. His two toddler-aged children, Daisey and Wesley, peak out from… Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:44:07 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-20/online-gun-sellers-skirt-scrutiny-but-stricter-rules-may-be-coming Paige Pfleger /news/government-politics/2019-08-12/gun-safety-group-sees-support-increase-following-mass-shootings The group pushing for expanded background checks on gun sales said the tragic mass shooting in Dayton has galvanized the state. Petitioners say it's time… Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:41:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-12/gun-safety-group-sees-support-increase-following-mass-shootings Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-08-05/gun-safety-group-will-petition-ohio-legislature-to-close-gun-buying-loopholes In the wake of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohioans for Gun Safety says now is the time for state lawmakers to pass tougher gun regulations. The group… Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:41:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-05/gun-safety-group-will-petition-ohio-legislature-to-close-gun-buying-loopholes Andy Chow