/news/tags/dennis-willard Dennis Willard en-US Copyright Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:42:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-11-15/background-check-ballot-initiative-volunteers-look-to-collect-signatures-by-end-of-year The group pushing for expanded background checks through a citizens initiative is attempting to collect enough signatures by the end of the year.… Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:42:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-11-15/background-check-ballot-initiative-volunteers-look-to-collect-signatures-by-end-of-year Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-11-06/in-push-for-background-checks-gun-control-advocates-head-to-polling-sites The group Ohioans for Gun Safety is making a push to get a popular gun control measure in front of voters. According to the group’s spokesman Dennis Willard, they’re focused on one issue: getting mandatory universal background checks passed in Ohio. Volunteers for the group spent Election Day at polling sites statewide, asking for signatures to put a new gun control law on the 2020 ballot. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:00:14 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-11-06/in-push-for-background-checks-gun-control-advocates-head-to-polling-sites /news/government-politics/2019-08-12/gun-safety-group-sees-support-increase-following-mass-shootings The group pushing for expanded background checks on gun sales said the tragic mass shooting in Dayton has galvanized the state. Petitioners say it's time… Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:41:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-12/gun-safety-group-sees-support-increase-following-mass-shootings Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-08-05/gun-safety-group-will-petition-ohio-legislature-to-close-gun-buying-loopholes In the wake of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohioans for Gun Safety says now is the time for state lawmakers to pass tougher gun regulations. The group… Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:41:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-05/gun-safety-group-will-petition-ohio-legislature-to-close-gun-buying-loopholes Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-06-10/group-launches-gun-safety-campaign A group is kicking off a campaign for expanded background checks for gun sales, which could end up on next year’s ballot. Ohioans for Gun Safety said… Mon, 10 Jun 2019 22:55:36 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-06-10/group-launches-gun-safety-campaign Andy Chow /news/health-science/2018-10-08/ohio-coroners-oppose-issue-1 The Ohio State Coroners Association has come out adamantly against the only issue on the statewide ballot, saying they can’t be for any measure that makes… Tue, 09 Oct 2018 02:25:54 GMT /news/health-science/2018-10-08/ohio-coroners-oppose-issue-1 Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2018-09-25/cuyahoga-county-drug-court-judge-opposes-issue-1 One of Cuyahoga County’s drug court judges joined Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine in opposing state Issue 1, which would reduce penalties… Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:08:02 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-09-25/cuyahoga-county-drug-court-judge-opposes-issue-1 Nick Castele /news/government-politics/2018-09-14/conservative-group-works-to-educate-union-workers-about-supreme-court-ruling The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a landmark ruling that overturns 40 years of precedent and ends compelled union dues for public employees. Now, a… Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:03:33 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-09-14/conservative-group-works-to-educate-union-workers-about-supreme-court-ruling Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2017-11-08/issue-2-supporter-says-campaign-raises-concern-for-future Issue 2 was the most expensive ballot campaign in Ohio history, and it went down big with nearly 80% of voters against it. And while supporters will take… Wed, 08 Nov 2017 22:06:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-11-08/issue-2-supporter-says-campaign-raises-concern-for-future Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2017-10-02/issue-2-supporters-take-on-transparency-of-campaign-donors Two sides are battling over an issue on this fall’s ballot that attempts to lower the costs of prescription drugs. As expected big drug companies have… Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-10-02/issue-2-supporters-take-on-transparency-of-campaign-donors Andy Chow