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.
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.
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.
Nearly two months since the measure's last hearing, friction remains over a plan for hike police employer contributions for the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund .
Angling for reelection, Rep. Cindy Abrams said she believes her constituents support her decision to back Speaker Jason Stephens for the chamber's top job one year ago.
The group formed by Gov. Mike DeWine to examine the juvenile justice system has endorsed one of his ideas.