/news/tags/scott-wiggam Scott Wiggam en-US Copyright Wed, 26 May 2021 20:31:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/wayne-co-lawmaker-proposes-bill-banning-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies Ohio lawmakers will once again consider a bill to guarantee that state and local governments can’t seize guns or close gun stores or ranges during declared emergencies. This new version comes as Ohio has seen three mass shootings in three days. Wed, 26 May 2021 20:31:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/wayne-co-lawmaker-proposes-bill-banning-gun-seizures-and-gun-store-shutdowns-during-emergencies Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-03-23/dewine-vetoes-unconstitutional-bill-on-health-orders-but-wayne-county-lawmaker-says-hes-wrong Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would give state lawmakers the power to overturn his health and emergency orders. DeWine’s fellow Republicans in the legislature who support it are standing firm, so it’s almost certainly headed to a veto override and a court fight. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:39:27 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-23/dewine-vetoes-unconstitutional-bill-on-health-orders-but-wayne-county-lawmaker-says-hes-wrong Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-03-22/dewine-sends-compromise-to-state-leaders-to-avoid-veto-override-of-contentious-bill Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says on Tuesday he’ll veto a bill that takes away authority from the governor and health departments, and gives more power to lawmakers who passed the measure. DeWine says if it becomes law, the public’s safety would be at risk. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:28:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-22/dewine-sends-compromise-to-state-leaders-to-avoid-veto-override-of-contentious-bill Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-08-26/thousands-of-ohioans-are-at-risk-of-losing-snap-benefits Advocates say three million Americans in 40 states could lose their SNAP or food stamp benefits because of a federal rule change in how eligibility is… Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:01:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-26/thousands-of-ohioans-are-at-risk-of-losing-snap-benefits Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-08-20/ohio-executions-wont-begin-anytime-soon Gov. Mike DeWine said executions won’t take place in Ohio anytime soon – because the state can’t find a legal method that would get approval from a… Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:35:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-08-20/ohio-executions-wont-begin-anytime-soon Karen Kasler