The Marijuana Control Law, also known as the Ohio Senate Bill 56, is being considered by the Ohio House of Representatives. Currently, the bill has been referred to the Judicial Committee. If passed, the law would repeal the Cannabis Control Law, also known as Ohio Issue 2.
The Ohio University Student Senate met Wednesday evening to discuss upcoming orientation changes presented by Bobcat Student Orientation and debated several funding and programming resolutions.
In the first draft of the Ohio House’s state budget, the Public Library Fund got cut, which could leave public libraries across the state without proper funding.
House Bill 36 is proposed legislation that would add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of the death penalty in Ohio.
Ohio 50501 staged mass protests across Ohio against the Trump administration and executive overreach.
The Trump administration has been criticized for withholding funding from federal universities, revoking student visas based on political speech and discouraging DEI initiatives. As lawsuits move through the court system, current and former OU faculty weigh in on legal arguments.
President Trump’s recent Truth Social post warns universities that “illegal protests” will lead to funding cuts, raising concerns about First Amendment rights.
Student Senate’s General Body met Wednesday to discuss a controversial budget request and campus bigotry.
Due to a 90-day hiring freeze enacted by President Trump, many OU students are scrambling to find an internship to replace their federal positions that have been revoked.
Along with City Council President Sam Crowl stepping down, three other city council members have decided not to run for reelection. Learn more about the candidates here.
Athens residents will vote on a new tax reform, Issue 3. If passed, the levy would increase income taxes by 0.3% per year in the City of Athens.
$2.5 million in general obligation bonds are on the ballot this May.
Centering his campaign around Athens’ hope for the future, current At-Large Council Member Micah McCarey is running unopposed and hopes to increase communication as council president.
Student Senate’s General Body met Wednesday to discuss the adviser's role, a new standing committee and new appointments. Robert Ross, the dean of libraries, gave a presentation on the University Libraries’ accomplishments, the resources available and future plans.
Athens City Council met in committees Monday evening.
Student Senate’s operations run on Rules and Procedures, which dictate everything from the organization's committees to election guidelines. According to Student Senate’s President Dan Gordillo, the document has undergone massive reforms this year.
Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism released a statement in support of the AP, calling this decision a violation of the First Amendment.
Ohio Senate Bill 1 and recent federal directives prompt student protests as the university pledges commitment to inclusivity and awaits legislative outcomes.
Ohio District 25 Sen. William DeMora introduced Senate Bill 38 to the Ohio Senate, which aims to determine how liability will be determined for when someone digests food containing a substance that may cause injuries.
Student Senate met Wednesday to discuss transportation and parking at the university, pass resolutions for new Senate appointees and discuss actions related to Senate Bill 1.
Solutions by The State News