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House Bill 55 – Proponent testimony

House Bill 55 deals with allowing virtual testimony in the Ohio Statehouse.

By Gary Daniels

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So You Want To Submit A Public Records Request...

Governments function best when they operate in the day light. Understanding and using Ohio’s Sunshine Laws are how Ohioans can best ensure that happens.

By Sabrina Harris

Sunshine Laws & Public Records Activist Guide

House Bill 22 – Opponent Testimony

HB 22 is a bill which criminalizes protest.

By Gary Daniels

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Ohio Counties Need to Cut Ties with ICE

There are many reasons why Ohio counties should end their contracts now

By Sabrina Harris

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Introducing Our Columbus Police Contract Negotiation Toolkit

Contract negotiations are complicated, hyper technical, and usually carried out privately without any public input.

By Claire Chevrier

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Dear Cleveland, We Need Bail Reform. Now.

We must not allow the criminal “justice” system to continue devastating families and individual lives with this injustice and flagrant punishment of poor communities

By David Patterson, Marva Patterson

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House Bill 8 – Proponent Testimony

HB 8 is a bill which requires and incentivizes the recording of custodial interrogations for specific, serious crimes.

By Gary Daniels

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Redistricting In Ohio: Top 4 Things You Should Know

Be ready to be prepared for THE political showdown of 2021!

By Collin Marozzi

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