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More than 100 people spoke out against a massive Ohio higher education bill during marathon meeting

BY: - April 21, 2023

Concerned college students, worried university staff, and outraged advocates packed the Ohio Statehouse Wednesday to speak against a massive higher education bill that would significantly change college campuses. More than 500 people submitted opponent testimony to Senate Bill 83, which would, among other things, require American history courses and tenure evaluations based on if the […]

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Higher education bill would prohibit Ohio staff and employees from striking

BY: - March 20, 2023

A massive higher education bill that would prohibit university staff and employees from striking was introduced last week and is already drawing harsh criticism from labor unions.  State Senator Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, introduced Senate Bill 83 which would have wide-ranging effects on colleges and universities around the state.  “I would describe the bill as a […]