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Use your phone while driving and an Ohio proposed law could cost you

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) - Driving while using a phone could soon cost you $150 or more in Ohio, thanks to a proposed law that would bring the Buckeye State in line with most other states in the U.S. Read Full Story Mon, May 3, 2021

Bill would place greater restrictions on cell phones for Ohio drivers

(The Center Square) - Ohio drivers could face more restrictions when using their cell phones if a bill introduced this week in the Ohio General Assembly is passed and signed. Read Full Story Fri, Apr 30, 2021

New Elder High School license plate unveiled

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The new Elder High School license plate was unveiled at the school's Fieldhouse Friday morning. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Police reform proposals at the Statehouse

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - For the past year chants for change have been heard across Ohio and the Nation after the death of George Floyd, now Ohio lawmakers are working on solutions. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Police reform: Ohio Republicans propose oversight board, database of use of force reports

In the wake of protests over police shootings, Ohio lawmakers are ready to take another run at requiring more annual training and establishing a licensing board for the state's 34,000 officers. Read Full Story Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Lawmaker: Rename portion of I-71 after two Cincinnati officers killed in line of duty

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - A state lawmaker introduced legislation Friday to rename a portion of Interstate 71 in Hamilton County in memory of two Cincinnati police officers gunned down in the line of duty 42 years ago. Read Full Story Fri, Mar 5, 2021

Two state bills seek to honor fallen Cincinnati-area police officers by renaming highways

Two proposals before the Ohio legislature seek to honor three fallen Cincinnati-area police officers by renaming highways for them. Read Full Story Fri, Mar 5, 2021

Ohio Law and Order Act back before state's General Assembly

(The Center Square) - Last summer's protests in Ohio triggered two lawmakers to file legislation for a second time that would increase penalties for rioting in the state. Read Full Story Mon, Mar 1, 2021

On the Job: Experienced cops share why they became politicians

On the Job recently caught up with three state legislators who used to be law enforcement officers to find out why they decided to make the jump and why their experience is valuable at the Statehouse. Read Full Story Fri, Sep 11, 2020