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May 1, 2023

Amended House Bill 44 - Proponent Testimony

Open Government

As this committee has heard, HB 44 would expand Ohio’s public records laws to require recordings of full parole board hearings conducted by the Ohio Parole Board and to allow those recordings and ...

By Gary Daniels

As this committee has heard, HB 44 would expand Ohio’s public records laws to require recordings of full parole board hearings conducted by the Ohio Parole Board and to allow those recordings and ...

By Gary Daniels
Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
May 1, 2023

Senate Joint Resolution 2 - Opponent Testimony

Voting Rights

SJR 2 is a terribly unfair and undemocratic proposal on its best day. On all the other days, it is a rapid, reckless attempt by politicians to seize direct power from Ohio’s people and make them hostages to...

By Gary Daniels

SJR 2 is a terribly unfair and undemocratic proposal on its best day. On all the other days, it is a rapid, reckless attempt by politicians to seize direct power from Ohio’s people and make them hostages to...

By Gary Daniels
Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
Apr 26, 2023

Senate Bill 92 - Opponent Testimony

Voting Rights
The ACLU of Ohio opposes Senate Bill 92 for the simple reason this change is part of larger, orchestrated efforts to deny Ohioans the right and ability to direct their own futures.
By Gary Daniels
The ACLU of Ohio opposes Senate Bill 92 for the simple reason this change is part of larger, orchestrated efforts to deny Ohioans the right and ability to direct their own futures.
By Gary Daniels
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Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
Apr 25, 2023

Election Season is in Session: Voting as a College Student

Voting Rights
For Ohio higher education students, new voting rules can appear vague depending on if someone is an in-state or out-of-state student. We’re breaking down how to vote as a student in any election. 
By Sheila Smith
For Ohio higher education students, new voting rules can appear vague depending on if someone is an in-state or out-of-state student. We’re breaking down how to vote as a student in any election. 
By Sheila Smith
Spool of 'I Voted' stickers with a red and white color overlay on a textured blue background
Spool of 'I Voted' stickers with a red and white color overlay on a textured blue background
Apr 20, 2023

What About Our Kids? – Reentry Week 2023

As we observe Reentry Week, don’t forget about an often-overlooked segment of the population – our justice-involved youth.
By Cyan Blackwell
As we observe Reentry Week, don’t forget about an often-overlooked segment of the population – our justice-involved youth.
By Cyan Blackwell
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Students standing around talking with black and blue color overlay
Apr 19, 2023

Senate Bill 83 – Opponent Testimony

Free Speech
The ACLU of Ohio has numerous, significant concerns about SB 83 and the impact it will have on academics, faculty, students, administration, and campus life.
By Gary Daniels
The ACLU of Ohio has numerous, significant concerns about SB 83 and the impact it will have on academics, faculty, students, administration, and campus life.
By Gary Daniels
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Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay