/news/tags/rep-john-becker Rep. John Becker en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:12:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-04-26/lawmaker-wants-to-penalize-elected-officials-who-dont-show-up-to-work A new bill in the Ohio House would crack down on elected officials at all levels who fail to show up to do those jobs.The bill proposed by State Rep. John… Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:12:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-04-26/lawmaker-wants-to-penalize-elected-officials-who-dont-show-up-to-work Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-04-01/pro-right-to-work-republican-backs-off-support-in-general-assembly One of Ohio's key supporters of controversial anti-union measures has now backed off support for so-called right-to-work legislation. Republican Rep. John… Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:17:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-04-01/pro-right-to-work-republican-backs-off-support-in-general-assembly Jo Ingles /news/community/2017-07-06/ohio-house-passes-bill-to-allow-concealed-guns-in-day-cares-and-other-gun-free-zones A bill that would allow licensed permit holders to carry concealed weapons into gun-free zones is on its way to the Senate after passing the… Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:15:59 GMT /news/community/2017-07-06/ohio-house-passes-bill-to-allow-concealed-guns-in-day-cares-and-other-gun-free-zones Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2017-07-06/ohio-house-loosens-restrictions-on-guns-in-day-care-centers-businesses-and-other-gun-free-zones A bill that would allow licensed permit holders to carry concealed weapons into gun-free zones is on its way to the Senate after passing the House.… Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:45:15 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-07-06/ohio-house-loosens-restrictions-on-guns-in-day-care-centers-businesses-and-other-gun-free-zones Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2017-02-17/ohio-revisits-right-to-work-with-more-support-from-a-more-republican-legistlature In each of the last two legislative sessions, at least one Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would change the rules for union dues and… Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:34:41 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-02-17/ohio-revisits-right-to-work-with-more-support-from-a-more-republican-legistlature Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2016-11-30/ohio-lawmakers-proposes-further-loosening-concealed-carry-restrictions As Ohio lawmakers consider passing a bill to downgrade the penalty for illegally carrying a concealed weapon on college campuses, one Ohio lawmaker is… Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:17:38 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-11-30/ohio-lawmakers-proposes-further-loosening-concealed-carry-restrictions Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2016-08-19/state-representative-looks-to-loosen-gun-zone-laws-for-concealed-carry-permit-holders Ohio law prohibits concealed carry permit holders from carrying their weapons into public or private spaces that are clearly designated with signs saying… Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:18:20 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-08-19/state-representative-looks-to-loosen-gun-zone-laws-for-concealed-carry-permit-holders Jo Ingles /news/economy/2016-07-01/republicans-reinstroduce-a-bill-to-make-ohio-right-to-work Once again, a bill that would allow Ohioans to opt out of union representation for public sector jobs has been introduced at the Ohio Statehouse.… Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:40:12 GMT /news/economy/2016-07-01/republicans-reinstroduce-a-bill-to-make-ohio-right-to-work Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2016-04-22/ohio-lawmaker-may-introduce-a-unisex-bathroom-ban A conservative Ohio lawmaker says he’s considering introducing a bill that would ban gender neutral bathrooms throughout the state. Republican Rep. John… Fri, 22 Apr 2016 21:32:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-04-22/ohio-lawmaker-may-introduce-a-unisex-bathroom-ban Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2016-04-12/ohio-campaign-finance-bills-pick-up-support Two bills that would make more campaign finance reports available online are drawing praise from a public watchdog group.Common Cause Ohio's Catherine… Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:30:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-04-12/ohio-campaign-finance-bills-pick-up-support Jo Ingles