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As the Republican-controlled Ohio House and Senate continue to pass and/or debate legislation that are harmful to Ohioans, various coalitions of every day Ohioans are taking to circulating petitions to give all Ohioans the opportunity to vote on new legislation that is being proposed by the Ohio Republican-controlled legislatures and
signed into law by Republican Governor John Kasich.

Do you know how the petition process works?
Do you know how many different types of issues campaigns can be initiated in Ohio?
Know the process before you sign a petition!
Know the issues before you vote!

Right To Work IS WRONG!
GOP State Legislators pushing bill once again.

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How does a Bill become a Law in Ohio?
Do you know the history of the Great Seal of the State of Ohio?

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 Governor Kasich's Proposed Budget 2017-2018

After devastating education, local government cuts,
Kasich is now saying the "R" word
to ready Columbus lawmakers for more cuts.
Stay informed on how the State Budget will affect:

Education
Health Care and Medicaid
Local Counties
Roads and Infrastructure
Ohio Tax Code

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Ohio's 131st General Assembly
Scorecard

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Ohio House Democrats set their legislative priorities.

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The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus was founded in 1967
by African-American state legislators under the leadership of 
State Representative C.J. McLin (Democrat) of Dayton.

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Stay informed on these issues:

Judge orders Ohio's Secretary of State to allow 17 year olds to vote in primary
Online Voter Registration
Ohio's Secretary of State tries to tie voter fraud to immigration
Redistricting Reform

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REPORT:

Medicaid expansion benefits health, finances.
702,000 Ohioans gained health coverage as of May 2016. 
Share of uninsured people at lowest point ever.

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Stay informed on what Workers' and Unions' issues are being debated in Columbus!

GOP Legislature continues attacks on workers - more anti-worker/anti-labor legislation
GOP State House Reps bring forward RTW legislation...AGAIN!

Issue 2/SB5 - Public Unions Rights:  Repealed!  We will remember EVERY November!


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 The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission (OCMC) is charged under
O.R.C. 103.61 with studying the Constitution of Ohio and other duties. 

Who are the OCMC Members?
How is the Ohio Constitution amended?

Stay informed on news, materials and updates on the OCMC.
For more information, visit here.

Stay up to date and informed:

• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - What is in store for the ACA and Ohioans? What is their replacement plan? After pulling the TrumpRyanCare legislation due to not enough GOP votes and three rewrites in the last 104 days and more than 50 attempts to repeal the ACA during the last 8 years, TrumpRyanCare passed the GOP House 217-213. What's next? The House Bill heads to the Senate where even GOP Senators are not happy.
• Medicare and Medicaid - What is on the chopping block as GOP aims to dismantle these social programs?
• Social Security - Pros and Cons of privatizing

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Facts about the SCOTUS - Did you know?
SCOTUS 2016-2017 case schedule is posted

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