Jo Ingles

Columbus, Delaware

Journalist and Producer at The Statehouse News Bureau

Reporter and Producer at Ideastream

News Reporter/Producer at Ohio Public Radio and Television’s Statehouse News Bureau - serving all of Ohio’s NPR and PBS stations.

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Bill allowing Ten Commandments to be displayed in Ohio's K-12 classrooms stalled in committee

1 week ago | ideastream.org | Jo Ingles

A Republican-backed bill making its way through the Ohio Legislature would require schools to display of certain historical documents - and that could include the Ten Commandments. The Ohio Senate Education Committee has held multiple hearings but hasn’t yet voted on the bill from Sen. Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), which would require one of nine historical documents to be displayed in classrooms of public schools.
Bill allowing Ten Commandments to be displayed in Ohio's K-12 classrooms stalled in committee

1 week ago | statenews.org | Jo Ingles

A Republican-backed bill making its way through the Ohio Legislature would require schools to display of certain historical documents - and that could include the Ten Commandments. The Ohio Senate Education Committee has held multiple hearings but hasn’t yet voted on the bill from Sen. Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), which would require one of nine historical documents to be displayed in classrooms of public schools.
Ohio House budget changes rules for Lifewise and other religious groups that take kids out of school

1 week ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

There’s a new provision in the state budget approved by House Republicans that affects how Ohio's K-12 public schools accommodate religious-based programs like LifeWise under rules involving release time for religious instruction. Last year, Ohio lawmakers mandated the state’s K-12 schools have a policy for allowing students to attend religious instruction, off campus, during the school day. That provision was part of House Bill 8, known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights".
Here's a real facts on REAL ID requirement: some Ohioans may not need one after all

1 week ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

Some states are seeing droves of people flocking to driver’s license bureaus to get the federally compliant REAL IDs. Those were created in federal law in 2005 and will be required for air travel beginning on May 7. But Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicle offices are only seeing a slight uptick in people wanting those licenses.
Ohio House budget changes abortion reporting requirements to get more patient information

1 week ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

The Ohio Department of Health produces the Ohio Abortion Report each year that gives information about abortions being performed during a calendar year. A new provision in the Ohio House budget would expand the information collected and make it available continuously. But abortion rights supporters suspect the provision is unconstitutional. The budget would require the Ohio Department of Health to establish an online dashboard. Information on abortions should be updated monthly.
Ohio House passes changes to K-12 public school funding in two-year operating budget

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

The Ohio House passed the two-year operating budget proposed by Republicans in a mostly party line vote. The budget, totaling $61 billion in state-only funds, includes some controversial changes in school funding that are likely to be the focus of further debate as the budget heads to the Senate. House Bill 96 increases funding for all K-12 public schools over current levels, but not because of the formula established under the bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan in 2021. Gov.
Ohio House Committee makes last-minute changes to K-12 education funding in its budget

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

The Ohio House Finance Committee passed its version of the state budget Tuesday afternoon but not before making a few tweaks to it. And one of those changes involved a controversial provision that would allow local taxpayers to get a refund if their school districts carry over more money in their operating budgets than lawmakers deem necessary. Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) said the decision was to allow the school districts to carry over 30% of their operating budget before being penalized.
Ohio's May primary is coming, with Monday marking the last day to register to vote

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

With just over 30 days till the May 6 primary, Monday is the last day Ohioans can register to vote in it. The ballot includes only one statewide issue but there are levies and races on local ballots. Early voting at each county's early voting center begins on Tuesday. Ohioans can register online at this link. Those who want to double-check to ensure they are still registered can do so by clicking here.
Thousands of Ohioans spent part of their weekend protesting President Trump and his policies

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

There were more than 1,300 national protests throughout the country over the weekend, all aimed at policies and actions by the Trump administration. An estimated 58 of those were held in cities throughout Ohio. Democratic-leading groups organized "Hands Off" rallies in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Bowling Green and other cities to send a message to President Trump and his administration to keep their hands off government programs.
Full appeals court orders judge to lift Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

3 weeks ago | wosu.org | Jo Ingles

The 10th District Court of Appeals has ruled the state cannot enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The decision comes after a three-judge panel from that court ruled that part of House Bill 68 unconstitutional last month, and the full court rejected a request for a stay from Attorney General Dave Yost. And he plans to take it to Ohio’s highest court. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has fought the law all along.

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Ohio libraries get boost in latest House budget as Republicans make changes in formula https://t.co/EfQVzkkd5m

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Articles

Bill allowing Ten Commandments to be displayed in Ohio's K-12 classrooms stalled in committee

Bill allowing Ten Commandments to be displayed in Ohio's K-12 classrooms stalled in committee

Ohio House budget changes rules for Lifewise and other religious groups that take kids out of school

Here's a real facts on REAL ID requirement: some Ohioans may not need one after all

Ohio House budget changes abortion reporting requirements to get more patient information

Ohio House passes changes to K-12 public school funding in two-year operating budget

Ohio House Committee makes last-minute changes to K-12 education funding in its budget

Ohio's May primary is coming, with Monday marking the last day to register to vote

Thousands of Ohioans spent part of their weekend protesting President Trump and his policies

Full appeals court orders judge to lift Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

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