Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill regulating and taxing the state's intoxicating hemp industry, while also establishing new criminal penalties for marijuana possession and importing. The law allows legal adult use and home cultivation of marijuana but restricts hemp sales to dispensaries, with some industry opposition and potential for referendum efforts. The legislation marks a significant shift in Ohio's drug policy, balancing regulation, revenue, and criminal enforcement.
Governor DeWine signed five bills overhauling Ohio's property tax system, primarily capping future increases and providing billions in tax relief, though at the cost of reduced revenue for schools and local governments, amid ongoing debates and a grassroots effort to abolish property taxes entirely.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine authorized the deployment of 150 Ohio National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in response to President Trump's request to help curb crime in the capital, emphasizing that responses are based on leadership requests regardless of political affiliation.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine defended sending 150 Ohio National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in response to a request from the Trump administration, emphasizing his policy of responding to such requests regardless of political affiliation and ensuring the troops' limited, non-law enforcement roles. He declined to express personal opinions on Trump's efforts to militarize D.C. police, highlighting the deployment's alignment with past Guard responses to protests and emergencies.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine approved a $60 billion budget but vetoed numerous provisions, including restrictions on library books referencing LGBTQ+ topics, funding cuts to public schools, expansion of private school vouchers, and various health, land, and administrative policies, with lawmakers able to override these vetoes if they choose.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order banning gender transition surgeries for minors, citing conversations with families and a desire to save lives. The move comes amidst a backdrop of Republican lawmakers seeking to override DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, which is related to the same issue. While some families express cautious optimism, the transgender community, including a 16-year-old named Parker, feels unsupported and wishes to focus on typical teenage concerns rather than political battles over their rights. Lawmakers are scheduled to meet to consider overriding the veto, while DeWine emphasizes the role of parents in decision-making over the state.
