Legislation designed to crack down on the trafficking of both drugs and humans was one of eight measures approved the House Wednesday.
The political landscape underpinning an anticipated House leadership brawl solidified somewhat Tuesday night, although plenty remains to be decided in the coming months.
Backers of Speaker Jason Stephens largely survived numerous challenges Tuesday night in the conclusion to a primary election expected to be decisive in determining the chamber's next leader.
Ohio's political scene is anything but quiet less than a week out from primary Election Day.
If it were all about the money, embattled supporters of House Speaker Jason Stephens would largely be cruising to victory next week come Election Day.
Look no further than the large number of contested legislative primaries this cycle for evidence of the political fallout stemming from last year's shocking House speaker election.
The Ohio Republican Party could hold a meeting as early as March 30 in an attempt to take away Speaker Jason Stephens' campaign credit card.
Campaign finance reports filed Thursday provide a closer look at the latest political maneuvering preceding what is expected to be a tumultuous leadership fight next session.
A Republican primary candidate in Ohio's Ninth Congressional District has apologized after using a derogatory term for people with developmental disabilities during a podcast appearance.