Erie County

 Know the issues that are on the ballot before you vote! 
NEW State Issue 1 for November 6, 2018 General Election:
State Issue 1
To Reduce Penalties for Crimes of Obtaining, Possessing,
and Using Illegal Drugs

Remember EVERY November:
Right To Work IS WRONG for Ohio!
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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A proposed new congressional district map was submitted
to a three-judge federal panel.

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 Governor Kasich's Proposed Budget 2018-2019

After devastating education, local government cuts,
Kasich is now saying the "R" word - Regressive -
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 Senate Democrats 
Minority Leadership - 132 General Assembly

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Ohio House Democrats 
Minority Leadership - 132nd General Assembly

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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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Kasich and bipartisan governors against Medicaid Expansion rollback.
Send letter to Senate Majority Leader to reconsider.
Over 700,000 Ohioans could be affected by losing health care coverage.

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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Issue 2/SB5 - Public Unions Rights:  Repealed!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.
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Stay up to date and informed:

• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - What is in store for the ACA and Ohioans? What is the GOP replacement plan? After three rewrites in the first 104 days of #45's presidency and more than 50 attempts to repeal the ACA during the last 8 years, TrumpRyanCare passed the GOP House 217-213. The Senate voted 49-51 not to repeal ACA. It came up again with McConnell pulling it signaling a collapse in last-ditch effort. What's next? #45 is intentionally sabotaging ACA law. OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 15, 2017
• 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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