Tom Patton /news/tags/tom-patton Tom Patton en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:29:11 GMT Cleveland firefighter's death prompts push to change criminal penalties for vehicular homicide /news/government-politics/2022-12-06/cleveland-firefighters-death-prompts-push-to-change-criminal-penalties-for-vehicular-homicide Legislation increasing the minimum jail time for drivers convicted of fatally striking firefighters and paramedics could be signed into law by the end of the year. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:29:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-12-06/cleveland-firefighters-death-prompts-push-to-change-criminal-penalties-for-vehicular-homicide Anna Huntsman Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Sale of Flavored Vapes /news/government-politics/2019-09-26/lawmaker-proposes-ban-on-sale-of-flavored-vapes The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed at least 20 cases of severe breathing illnesses, mostly in young people. And there are about two dozen more… Thu, 26 Sep 2019 23:11:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-09-26/lawmaker-proposes-ban-on-sale-of-flavored-vapes Jo Ingles Morning Headlines: Death Row Inmate to be Executed Despite Illness; Mnuchin Pitches Tax Plan in Ohio /news/community/2017-11-15/morning-headlines-death-row-inmate-to-be-executed-despite-illness-mnuchin-pitches-tax-plan-in-ohio NOTE: The story about the execution of an ill death row inmate has been updated. Alva Campbell Jr.'s execution was delayed after officials could not find… Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:47:52 GMT /news/community/2017-11-15/morning-headlines-death-row-inmate-to-be-executed-despite-illness-mnuchin-pitches-tax-plan-in-ohio Amanda Rabinowitz Lawmakers Try to Make New Rules to Cut Down on Fines Related to Traffic Violations /news/government-politics/2017-05-25/lawmakers-try-to-make-new-rules-to-cut-down-on-fines-related-to-traffic-violations Once again, state lawmakers are trying to green light new rules for how communities can use speed and red light cameras, especially smaller communities… Thu, 25 May 2017 22:06:43 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-05-25/lawmakers-try-to-make-new-rules-to-cut-down-on-fines-related-to-traffic-violations Karen Kasler Republican Lawmaker Proposes More Restrictions for Red Light Cameras /news/community/2017-05-13/republican-lawmaker-proposes-more-restrictions-for-red-light-cameras The use of red light cameras is one of those rare issues that doesn’t split along party lines. State lawmakers have banned the use of these traffic… Sat, 13 May 2017 15:31:35 GMT /news/community/2017-05-13/republican-lawmaker-proposes-more-restrictions-for-red-light-cameras Andy Chow Northeast Ohio Restaurants are Taking Advantage of New Law on Extended Bar Hours for RNC /news/community/2016-07-07/northeast-ohio-restaurants-are-taking-advantage-of-new-law-on-extended-bar-hours-for-rnc Restaurants around Cleveland will be able to serve alcohol later than usual during the Republican National Convention thanks to a law passed last year.… Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:09:21 GMT /news/community/2016-07-07/northeast-ohio-restaurants-are-taking-advantage-of-new-law-on-extended-bar-hours-for-rnc Bill Rinehart Two Bills in the Statehouse Would Expand Ohio's Film Tax Credit /news/government-politics/2016-03-03/two-bills-in-the-statehouse-would-expand-ohios-film-tax-credit A bill introduced in the state Senate this week would quadruple the tax credits available to filmmakers shooting in Ohio.S.B. 289 was introduced by… Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:47:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-03-03/two-bills-in-the-statehouse-would-expand-ohios-film-tax-credit Kabir Bhatia Ohio Senate Majority Leader: No Sexism Intended /news/government-politics/2016-01-31/ohio-senate-majority-leader-no-sexism-intended The comments the current majority leader in the Ohio Senate made about his primary opponent in an upcoming House race have infuriated her, and many other… Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:52:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-01-31/ohio-senate-majority-leader-no-sexism-intended Karen Kasler