Friday's deadly shooting at a short-term rental in the South Side neighborhood is sparking lots of conversation among local ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

The legislature will never reform itself. A statewide ballot issue must, writes the editorial board of The Plain Dealer and ...

These bills are facing criticism for potentially violating home rule, exceeding state authority on immigration, and raising ...

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House next year. In Ohio, redistricting laws mandate a ...

What to know about the state's dog laws Thousands of Ohioans are attacked by dogs each year. How to avoid bites, protect yourself 'That's garbage,' lawmaker says of Ohio dog law.

Library advocates commended Gov. Mike DeWine for striking down a provision in the state budget targeting certain library ...

Some advocates say citizens may need to take the laws into their own hands, through a constitutional amendment, to prevent ...

12-year-old Avery Russell of Columbus, celebrates with her family and State Rep. Kevin Miller R-Newark, after the Ohio House approved a bill to revamp the state's dangerous dog laws on June 18.

Two Ohio House Democrats proposed changes to the state's dangerous dog laws, but victims say the changes are insufficient. House Bill 241 would require a 10-day quarantine for dogs after attacks ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dozens of new laws are set to take effect in Ohio on Wednesday. ... House Bill 206, sponsored by State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Monica Robb Blasdel ...

If it wins final approval, it will be the first overhaul of Ohio's dangerous dog laws since 2012 and comes after publication of an investigation by The Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch ...