​Ohio senators introduce bill allowing the AG to investigate, prosecute police-caused deaths

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Originally published on July 26, 2020, at WTOL.com
Could policing changes be coming to Ohio? In the past month, three bills that were introduced in the Ohio Senate focused on the current police reform debate.  
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Will Ohio have only one ballot drop box per county? An appeals court says it's up to election chief.​

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Originally published on Aug, 9, 2020, at WTOL.com
After the secretary of state appealed a ruling that said his directive was unreasonable, a court of appeals ruled the law does not mandate only one box per county.
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Are ballot drop boxes safe? Trump denounces them while Dems ask for more. ​

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Originally published on Aug. 24, 2020 at WTOL.com
President Trump tweeted Sunday that mail drop boxes, like the ones we'll have in Ohio, are 'voter security disaster.' Meanwhile, Dems are pushing for more boxes. 
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​Women will likely determine this year's election, analysts say. But what are the issues on their minds?

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Originally published on Nov. 2, 2020 at WTOL.com
Since the 1980s, women have played a big role in deciding which way Ohio will go. What issues matter to them this year? One Trump voter and one Biden voter discuss.
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Election insecurity: Experts warn voter turnout could be toss-up amid pandemic​

Originally published on Oct. 10, 2020, at WTOL.com
Although absentee voting is expected to increase in Ohio this year, the procedures that will be in place for in-person voting are still unclear. 
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​What can prevent or lead Ohio's youth vote in November?

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Originally published on Sept. 15 at WTOL.com
Although a national poll shows young voters are more politically engaged than in previous elections, other studies show youth lack the information to vote by mail.
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Wood Co. health commissioner prioritizing mask education over enforcement
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Originally published on July 12, 2020 at WTOL.com ​
The state administration has left enforcement of the Ohio Department of Health orders and mask mandate up to local health departments.
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Can renters be evicted during state of emergency?

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Originally published on March 25, 2020, at WTOL.com
HUD suspended all foreclosures and evictions for homeowners for 60 days. But protections for renters across the country are still limited right now.
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