Nick Evans

Columbus

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‘Founding documents’ act could put the Ten Commandments in Ohio classrooms

1 week ago | lovelandmagazine.com | Nick Evans

(Photo by Morgan Trau, WEWS.)A measure moving through the Ohio Senate would direct public schools to display historical documents like the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights. It also includes the Ten Commandments, a religious document. The measure is one example in a wave of state legislation attempting to roll back a bright line separating religious displays from public school classrooms.
Hamilton County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers in Ohio's May Primary

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier |Nick Evans

The Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) is looking for registered voters to help work the polls for Ohio’s May 6 primary and special election. Precinct Election Officials (PEOs) can earn between $225 and $275 for training, set-up and working the polls on Election Day. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen; a registered and active voter in Hamilton County; be comfortable using electronic technology; and be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
California Democrat Brings Trump, Vance Critique to Ohio

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Nick Evans |Susan Tebben

In an Ohio visit Monday, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-CA, critiqued and offered a counterpoint the Trump administration.
California Democrat brings Trump, Vance critique to Ohio

1 week ago | ohiocapitaljournal.com | Nick Evans

In an Ohio visit Monday, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-CA, critiqued and offered a counterpoint the Trump administration.
California Democrat brings Trump, Vance critique to Ohio

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Nick Evans

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), center, joins Maximus Federal Call Center workers at a protest outside the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on December 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Communications Workers of America (CWA))In an Ohio visit Monday, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-CA, critiqued and offered a counterpoint the Trump administration.
High School Students Reconsider Ohio Universities Over Higher Education Law

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Megan Henry |Nick Evans

A new higher education law set to take effect this summer is causing high school students across the state to think twice about applying to Ohio colleges and universities. Ohio State University used to be high on Nakshatra Mohan’s list of potential colleges, but not since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law at the end of last month.
'Founding documents' act could put the Ten Commandments in Ohio classrooms • Ohio Capital Journal

1 week ago | ohiocapitaljournal.com | Nick Evans

A measure moving through the Ohio Senate would direct public schools to display historical documents like the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights. It also includes the Ten Commandments, a religious document. The measure is one example in a wave of state legislation attempting to roll back a bright line separating religious displays from public school classrooms. The proposals take their cue from a bill in Louisiana requiring the display of the Ten Commandments.
Ohio Republicans propose new social media age verification plan

1 week ago | highlandcountypress.com | Nick Evans

By Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, ohiocapitaljournal.com Two Republican Ohio state lawmakers want to ensure kids under 16 can’t join social media apps without parental consent. They contend kids face an avalanche of content from likes and friend requests to cyberbullying and sextortion. Their proposal will help parents protect their kids, they say. If all that sounds familiar it’s because the General Assembly tried it two years ago. The law has been tied up in the courts ever since.
Save the Minerva Research Initiative — Again - Breaking Defense

1 week ago | breakingdefense.com | Nick Evans

A free scientific enterprise promotes American health, wealth and security, but the rash of termination notices served to researchers around the country threatens this promise. At the Department of Defense, one of the first casualties of these attacks on science is the Minerva Research Initiative, a social sciences program built from the failures of 9/11, . I’m one of the researchers affected.
Ohio Republican Senators Propose Eliminating Drop Boxes, Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Nick Evans

[ { "name": "Real 1 Player (r2) - Inline", "component": "38482494", "insertPoint": "2/3", "requiredCountToDisplay": "9" } ] Two Republican Ohio state senators want to eliminate drop boxes for absentee ballots and require Ohioans to show proof of citizenship to vote. The proof-of-citizenship requirements trigger when voters register or update their existing registration.