There are a number of great policy proposals alive in the state legislature as 2022 winds down. Whether it is expanding the labor force and the economy with universal occupational licensing recognition, or improving the criminal justice system with commonsense tweaks, legislators have a chance to achieve victories before the year ends. Though, these opportunities […]
Category Archives: Criminal Justice Reform
It’s Time to Get Drug Sentencing Reform Done in Ohio
Ohio’s Senate bill 3 continues to proceed through hearings in the House, following its overwhelming passage in the Senate earlier this year. This has been a long process, and the bill deserves to get over the finish line before session ends, and a new session begins next year. The bill would reduce many nonviolent drug […]
Supremely Important Elections for Ohio Supreme Court
The top of the ticket is getting all the attention in 2020. Yet, Ohio will see very important elections down ballot, none more significant than the races for the state Supreme Court. Voters will select two candidates in non-partisan races to Ohio Supreme Court that will be held for six-year terms. Republicans have held […]
Letter: Support Senate Bill 3, Drug Sentencing Reform
Currently, too many people are being incarcerated for too long for offenses that are nonviolent, and not a safety threat to the community.
License to Thrill: Chance for More Great Occupational Licensing Reforms in Columbus
Perhaps the best occupational licensing reform package in the nation passed in Ohio late last year. Republicans in the legislature are not resting on their laurels, and new solid licensing reform bills are alive and advancing. This week, Representative Jena Powell highlighted her legislation, co-sponsored with Representative Lang, which would bring full licensing reciprocity to […]
Senate President’s Priorities Announced, Criminal Justice Reform Leading the Way
The Ohio state legislature is set to have a busy session as they will have to craft a biennial budget with new Governor Mike DeWine. A gas tax hike proposal is being pushed heavily by some interests. Criminal sentencing reform, K-12 funding, a possible framework for legalizing sports betting, and addressing Lake Erie runoff also promise to […]
Nation-leading Occupational Licensing Reform Passes
Some very good news for Ohio taxpayers just in time for the holidays. Occupational licensing reform has passed both chambers. As the clock ticked towards the end of legislative session this week, the Senate concurred with the House’s amended version of occupational licensing reform legislation, sending the measure to Governor Kasich’s desk. Senate Bill 255, […]
Legislature Delivers Big Win on Criminal Justice Reform for Ohio
Relief may soon be on the way for Ohio’s expensive and overcrowded prison system, and people who have committed minor offenses that are making it tough for them to reintegrate into society. Under the leadership of Senate President Obhof, and new House Speaker Ryan Smith, the Ohio state legislature recently passed Senate Bill 66, now […]