/news/tags/state-rep-scott-wiggam State Rep. Scott Wiggam en-US Copyright Wed, 26 May 2021 20:31:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/wayne-co-lawmaker-proposes-bill-banning-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 20:31:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/wayne-co-lawmaker-proposes-bill-banning-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies Karen Kasler /news/health-science/2021-03-11/ohio-lawmakers-send-dewine-bill-limiting-his-own-health-orders The governor says he'll veto it, and Republicans say they'll vote to override a veto. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:33:18 GMT /news/health-science/2021-03-11/ohio-lawmakers-send-dewine-bill-limiting-his-own-health-orders Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-08-15/ohio-representative-suggests-using-fentanyl-for-executions The refusal of pharmaceutical companies to sell the state drugs to use in executions has capital punishment at a virtual standstill in Ohio. Now, a state… Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:57:23 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-15/ohio-representative-suggests-using-fentanyl-for-executions Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2017-12-21/wooster-rep-wiggam-introduces-a-bill-to-impose-higher-penalties-in-drug-trafficking-cases Ohio lawmakers have increased spending to fight the opioid crisis, but one state legislator thinks more needs to be done. Republican Rep. Scott Wiggam is… Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:44:24 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-12-21/wooster-rep-wiggam-introduces-a-bill-to-impose-higher-penalties-in-drug-trafficking-cases Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2017-10-24/ohio-house-votes-to-loosen-concealed-carry-rules The House has voted to change the rules by which Ohio’s 550,000 licensed concealed carry weapons holders have to tell police that they’re armed.… Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:15:15 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-10-24/ohio-house-votes-to-loosen-concealed-carry-rules Karen Kasler /news/community/2017-05-21/ohio-house-approves-bill-to-create-register-for-drivers-with-communication-disabilities The Ohio House has approved a bill to establish a program that would alert police if they are dealing with a person with a communication disability.The… Mon, 22 May 2017 03:37:19 GMT /news/community/2017-05-21/ohio-house-approves-bill-to-create-register-for-drivers-with-communication-disabilities