House Bill 458

A behind-the-scenes look at how Ohio enacted the most restrictive voter photo ID law in America

BY: - March 1, 2023

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 458 on Jan. 6, enacting what’s been called one of the most restrictive voter-ID laws in the country.  Public records obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal show how the law moved through the process, with lawmakers often ignoring moderation suggestions proposed by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office […]

COMMENTARY

LaRose used hyperbolic scare tactics to attack voters and making voting harder. Now he plays victim

BY: - February 14, 2023

Some tweets are too rich in irony to ignore. “I put out a call to action for groups to drop the hyperbolic scare tactics and partner with us to inform Ohioans about new election reforms. Will they join us or play politics?” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is quite a card! Surely the guy […]

A closer look at Ohio voting restrictions now at desk of Gov. Mike DeWine

BY: - December 16, 2022

The following article was originally published on News5Cleveland.com and is published in the Ohio Capital Journal under a content-sharing agreement. Unlike other OCJ articles, it is not available for free republication by other news outlets as it is owned by WEWS in Cleveland. Ohio Republican lawmakers passed a major elections reform bill after midnight, on Thursday morning, […]

LIST: Notable lame-duck Ohio bills that have now passed ahead of the holiday recess

BY: and - December 16, 2022

The following article was originally published on News5Cleveland.com and is published in the Ohio Capital Journal under a content-sharing agreement. Unlike other OCJ articles, it is not available for free republication by other news outlets as it is owned by WEWS in Cleveland. While several high-profile bills that would have altered the State Board of Education’s role […]