/news/tags/zach-klein Zach Klein en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:58:07 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-04-21/columbus-city-attorney-files-suit-over-ohios-medical-conscience-clause The provision was added to the Ohio budget by Republican state lawmakers. It was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine, despite calls from Democrats and advocates for LGBTQ+ and minority Ohioans for the clause to be vetoed. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:58:07 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-04-21/columbus-city-attorney-files-suit-over-ohios-medical-conscience-clause Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-08-28/proposal-could-put-ag-in-charge-of-opioid-lawsuits-in-ohio Updated: 4:18 p.m., Aug. 28, 2019 Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has circulated draft legislation that could allow the state — not counties — to take the lead in lawsuits over the opioid crisis. The news comes as Purdue Pharma considers a settlement, reportedly valued at $10 billion to $12 billion, with more than 2,000 local governments suing drug companies over the opioid crisis. Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-28/proposal-could-put-ag-in-charge-of-opioid-lawsuits-in-ohio /news/government-politics/2019-04-08/sherrod-brown-calls-on-republicans-to-defend-obamacare Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) wants a more forceful response from Ohio Republicans regarding the Trump administration's attempts to hobble the Affordable... Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:32:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-04-08/sherrod-brown-calls-on-republicans-to-defend-obamacare Nick Evans /news/government-politics/2018-11-09/franklin-county-officials-are-creating-an-issue-1-alternative Former Franklin County rivals have combined efforts to create an Issue 1 alternative that they say will change the criminal justice system.Columbus City… Fri, 09 Nov 2018 22:37:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-11-09/franklin-county-officials-are-creating-an-issue-1-alternative /news/community/2018-07-12/columbus-wont-press-charges-against-stormy-daniels-for-alleged-inappropriate-touching The City of Columbus will not press charges against Stephanie Clifford after police officers arrested her for inappropriate touching at a local strip club… Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:08:08 GMT /news/community/2018-07-12/columbus-wont-press-charges-against-stormy-daniels-for-alleged-inappropriate-touching Nick Evans /news/government-politics/2018-04-17/columbus-officials-push-back-against-proposal-to-block-local-gun-control Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and state Rep. David Leland are criticizing HB 228 , a measure that would establish Ohio as a "Stand Your Ground"... Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:50:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-04-17/columbus-officials-push-back-against-proposal-to-block-local-gun-control Adora Namigadde