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Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No. 4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over Nebraska
Read full article: Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No. 4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over NebraskaWill Howard tossed three touchdown passes, but No. 4 Ohio State needed an interception by cornerback Jordan Hancock’s with 1:16 left to seal its 21-17 win over Nebraska.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy.
Read full article: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy.Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs.
Groups work to engage young voters in democracy as election processes come under scrutiny
Read full article: Groups work to engage young voters in democracy as election processes come under scrutinyThe League of Women Voters of Ohio brought its statewide roadshow to Ohio State University Thursday in an effort to register and excite student voters.
Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death
Read full article: Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his deathAn emotional video tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and 13 seconds of silence — for his uniform number — opened the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first game at Nationwide Arena since the star player’s death nearly a month ago.
Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and Vance
Read full article: Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and VanceThe leader of a nonprofit representing the Haitian community has invoked a private-citizen right to file charges against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.
With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau's death
Read full article: With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau's deathBlue Jackets general manager Don Waddell places the focus on returning to hockey while acknowledging how challenging that will be in the aftermath of the deaths of Columbus star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew.
Judge blocks Ohio from enforcing laws restricting medication abortions
Read full article: Judge blocks Ohio from enforcing laws restricting medication abortionsTwo more Ohio abortion restrictions have been blocked in court as the legal impacts of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to the procedure continue to be felt.
Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches, No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in opener
Read full article: Freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 TD catches, No. 2 Ohio State beats Akron 52-6 in openerFreshman Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdown passes and No. 2 Ohio State overcame a sluggish start to bury Akron 52-6 in the opener for both teams Saturday.
Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets
Read full article: Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue JacketsBlue Jackets officials and fans were ecstatic two years ago when Johnny Gaudreau was persuaded to pass up larger markets to sign with Columbus.
Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts' 27-14 preseason win over Bengals
Read full article: Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts' 27-14 preseason win over BengalsAnthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups, but the rest of his night was a struggle, even though the Colts won the preseason game 27-14.
Ohio lawsuit seeks rewrite of redistricting ballot language dubbed 'biased, inaccurate, deceptive'
Read full article: Ohio lawsuit seeks rewrite of redistricting ballot language dubbed 'biased, inaccurate, deceptive'Backers of Ohio's fall redistricting amendment are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to order a rewrite of what they contend “may be the most biased, inaccurate, deceptive, and unconstitutional ballot language” the state has ever seen.
Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan Harris
Read full article: Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan HarrisThe Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in 2026.
Officer's attorney: Videos show fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman was justified
Read full article: Officer's attorney: Videos show fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman was justifiedAn Ohio police officer has made his initial court appearance after being charged in the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young.
Judge upholds Ohio's gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appeal
Read full article: Judge upholds Ohio's gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appealA judge in Ohio says a state law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect.
GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking system
Read full article: GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking systemRepublican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he'll work to defeat a fall ballot issue to remake the state’s troubled political mapmaking system.
Juan Brunetta has a goal and an assist to lead Liga MX All-Stars over MLS All-Stars 4-1
Read full article: Juan Brunetta has a goal and an assist to lead Liga MX All-Stars over MLS All-Stars 4-1Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza scored a minute apart in the second half, and Mexico’s Liga MX All-Stars beat the Major League Soccer All-Stars 4-1 in the MLS All-Star Game.
Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students
Read full article: Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ studentsA federal appeals court has refused to lift a judge’s order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students.
Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival
Read full article: Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festivalBeverly Grant hitchhiked to the Woodstock festival in August 1969 without a ticket and slept on straw.
Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot
Read full article: Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballotOhio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is calling a rare special session of the General Assembly next Tuesday to pass legislation ensuring that President Joe Biden is on the state’s 2024 ballot.
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally, for seat on the RNC
Read full article: Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally, for seat on the RNCGeorgia Republicans have elected to the Republican National Committee a conservative activist who helped organize the pro-Donald Trump rally on Jan. 6, 2021.
More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Read full article: More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ studentsAnother six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law.
U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
Read full article: U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remainThe U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart have dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Alyssa Naeher makes 3 saves in shootout as United States edges Canada for SheBelieves Cup title
Read full article: Alyssa Naeher makes 3 saves in shootout as United States edges Canada for SheBelieves Cup titleAlyssa Naeher made three saves in a penalty shootout and converted her own attempt to lead the United States past Canada in the final of the SheBelieves Cup, the Americans’ fifth straight title in the event.
Emergency operations plan ensures 'a great day' for Monday's eclipse, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says
Read full article: Emergency operations plan ensures 'a great day' for Monday's eclipse, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine saysOhio is pulling out all the stops for Monday’s total solar eclipse, as it braces for potentially hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Richardson scores 28 as Duke rallies from 16-point deficit to beat Ohio State 75-63 in March Madness
Read full article: Richardson scores 28 as Duke rallies from 16-point deficit to beat Ohio State 75-63 in March MadnessReigan Richardson scored 28 points and added seven rebounds as No. 7 Duke rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat No. 2 Ohio State 75-63 on Sunday and earn a spot in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2008.
Jacy Sheldon leads 4 Buckeyes in double-figures as Ohio State routs Maine 80-57 in March Madness
Read full article: Jacy Sheldon leads 4 Buckeyes in double-figures as Ohio State routs Maine 80-57 in March MadnessJacy Sheldon had 19 points and three other Ohio State players scored in double figures as the Buckeyes ran away from Maine 80-57 in an opening game of the women's NCAA Tournament Friday.
March Madness: 154 perfect women's brackets remain on ESPN's site after Ohio State's loss
Read full article: March Madness: 154 perfect women's brackets remain on ESPN's site after Ohio State's lossPerfect brackets on the ESPN Tournament Challenge site fell hard after second-seeded Ohio State’s exit Sunday in the second round action of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
Read full article: Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls openFormer President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall.
Man arrested, charged in connection to missing 12-year-old girl after she was found safe in Columbus, Texas
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection to missing 12-year-old girl after she was found safe in Columbus, TexasAfter 8 days of searching, a missing 12-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been found unharmed, according to the Houston Police Department.
Ohio Attorney General given until Monday to explain rejection of voting rights amendment to court
Read full article: Ohio Attorney General given until Monday to explain rejection of voting rights amendment to courtThe Ohio Supreme Court has given Republican Attorney General Dave Yost until Monday to respond to the legal claims of the coalition of civil rights organizations that is challenging his rejection of a package of proposed voter protections they are working to place on November’s ballot.
US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetness
Read full article: US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetnessThe U.S. figure skating team from the Beijing Olympics will receive a gold medal now that Russian skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping.
Could Ohio be the next state to use nitrogen gas in executions? A new method would end a 5-year halt
Read full article: Could Ohio be the next state to use nitrogen gas in executions? A new method would end a 5-year haltOhio’s Republican attorney general is backing a legislative effort that would bring nitrogen gas executions to the state to end a yearslong unofficial moratorium on the death penalty.
US to receive gold medals in wake of figure skater Valieva's Olympic DQ
Read full article: US to receive gold medals in wake of figure skater Valieva's Olympic DQInternational Olympic officials have told counterparts in the United States that their figure skating team will receive gold medals now that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping.
Amber Glenn wins US figure skating title after Isabeau Levito falls 3 times during free skate
Read full article: Amber Glenn wins US figure skating title after Isabeau Levito falls 3 times during free skateAmber Glenn won her first U.S. figure skating title on Friday night when defending champion Isabeau Levito fell three times during her own free skate.
Chan and Howe withdraw due to health while leading US Figure Skating Championships
Read full article: Chan and Howe withdraw due to health while leading US Figure Skating ChampionshipsEmily Chan and Spencer Howe withdrew while leading the pairs competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday because of their health.
Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto
Read full article: Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's vetoThe Republican-dominated Ohio Senate has voted to override GOP Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors.
Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?The Big Ten and ACC are the only two conferences among the six major basketball conferences that do not automatically fine host schools for allowing fans to storm the court.
Caitlin Clark accidentally knocked down by Ohio State fan running on court to celebrate win
Read full article: Caitlin Clark accidentally knocked down by Ohio State fan running on court to celebrate winCaitlin Clark said she was “OK” after she was accidently knocked down by a fan running onto the court after No. 2 Iowa was upset by Ohio State on Sunday.
Ohio is poised to become the 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults
Read full article: Ohio is poised to become the 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adultsOhio's proposals for gender-affirming care could leave thousands of transgender adults scrambling to find medical providers who would be able to offer hormones and other services they rely on.
Ohio prosecutor says he's duty bound to bring miscarriage case to a grand jury
Read full article: Ohio prosecutor says he's duty bound to bring miscarriage case to a grand juryAn Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with Argentina
Read full article: Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with ArgentinaLionel Messi’s first full season with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami starts Feb. 21 at home against Real Salt Lake in a matchup three days ahead of other openers, and Messi could miss at least six games while with Argentina’s national team.
Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal
Read full article: Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appealThe Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state’s challenge to a judge’s order that’s blocked enforcement of Ohio's near-ban on abortions for the past 14 months.
Ohio clinics want abortion ban permanently struck down in wake of constitutional amendment passage
Read full article: Ohio clinics want abortion ban permanently struck down in wake of constitutional amendment passageAbortion clinics in Ohio are pushing for a court to strike down abortion restrictions now that voters have enshrined abortion rights into the state Constitution.
Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 for 3rd MLS Cup
Read full article: Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 for 3rd MLS CupCucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew held on to beat LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to win their third MLS Cup.
Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road win
Read full article: Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road winDrew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win.
AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Michigan, moves to No. 2. Washington, FSU flip-flop at Nos. 4-5
Read full article: AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Michigan, moves to No. 2. Washington, FSU flip-flop at Nos. 4-5Ohio State passed Michigan and moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll a week before the Big Ten rivals play another top-five matchup.
Addiction can lead to financial ruin. Ohio wants to teach finance pros to help stem the loss
Read full article: Addiction can lead to financial ruin. Ohio wants to teach finance pros to help stem the lossAcross the country, family members of children, parents and other relatives struggling with the disease of addiction are facing new financial burdens whether it’s missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again in their 60s and 70s.
Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion, 2nd megadeal in the oil patch this month as energy prices soar
Read full article: Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion, 2nd megadeal in the oil patch this month as energy prices soarChevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it’s not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hit
Read full article: Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hitThe Columbus Blue Jackets say Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks with a right leg injury.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
Read full article: What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming historyFrom Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches.
Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby town
Read full article: Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby townThree years after a Christopher Columbus statue was removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, the bronze cast has re-emerged, this time in a park in Johnston, Rhode Island, about 9 miles west of the capital.
LeBron James says Bronny is doing well, working to play for USC this season after cardiac episode
Read full article: LeBron James says Bronny is doing well, working to play for USC this season after cardiac episodeLeBron James says his 18-year-old son is progressing in his rehabilitation from cardiac arrest in hopes of playing for the University of Southern California this season.
Police suggested charging a child for her explicit photos. Experts say the practice is common
Read full article: Police suggested charging a child for her explicit photos. Experts say the practice is commonAn Ohio father who learned that his 11-year-old daughter had been manipulated into sending explicit photos to an adult turned to the police for help.
Ohio attorney general rejects language for political mapmaking reform amendment for a second time
Read full article: Ohio attorney general rejects language for political mapmaking reform amendment for a second timeThe Ohio Attorney General's Office has once again rejected petition language for a constitutional amendment aimed at remaking Ohio’s troubled system for drawing political maps.
Ta’Kiya Young, killed by police in an Ohio parking lot, is mourned along with her unborn child
Read full article: Ta’Kiya Young, killed by police in an Ohio parking lot, is mourned along with her unborn childTa’Kiya Young planned to move her growing family into a place of her own, and was just steps away from achieving that goal.
Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed
Read full article: Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failedOhio voters have rejected a proposal that would've made it more difficult for voters to amend the state constitution, including one measure set for the November ballot that would guarantee abortion rights in the state.
Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
Read full article: Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rightsOhio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would've made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.
Ohio K-9 officer is charged with murder in the death of a 20-year-old Black man shot in his bed
Read full article: Ohio K-9 officer is charged with murder in the death of a 20-year-old Black man shot in his bedA former Columbus K-9 officer has been indicted on murder charges in the death of a 20-year-old Black man who was lying on his bed when he was shot by police trying to serve a warrant.
Bronny James plays piano, dines out in video, photos emerging days after he suffers cardiac arrest
Read full article: Bronny James plays piano, dines out in video, photos emerging days after he suffers cardiac arrestBronny James is playing piano and dining out with his family in video and photos posted days after he suffered cardiac arrest.
Ohio abortion rights backers submit nearly double needed signatures for fall ballot measure
Read full article: Ohio abortion rights backers submit nearly double needed signatures for fall ballot measureGroups hoping to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s constitution have delivered nearly double the number of signatures needed to place an amendment on the fall statewide ballot.
Cleanup begins after asphalt binder spill into Montana's Yellowstone River after train derailment
Read full article: Cleanup begins after asphalt binder spill into Montana's Yellowstone River after train derailmentWitnesses report seeing globs of asphalt binder that spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River during a bridge collapse and train derailment on islands and the riverbanks a week after the spill.
Work begins to clean up train derailment in Montana's Yellowstone River
Read full article: Work begins to clean up train derailment in Montana's Yellowstone RiverWork is underway to clean up rail cars carrying hazardous materials that fell into the Yellowstone River in southern Montana after a bridge collapsed over the weekend.
No sign of threat from the hazardous train that plunged into Yellowstone River, regulators say
Read full article: No sign of threat from the hazardous train that plunged into Yellowstone River, regulators sayState and federal officials say preliminary testing of water and air quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River where train cars carrying hazardous materials fell into the waterway don't indicate any threat to the public.
Freight train carrying hot asphalt, molten sulfur plunges into Yellowstone River as bridge fails
Read full article: Freight train carrying hot asphalt, molten sulfur plunges into Yellowstone River as bridge failsA bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed, plunging a freight train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur into the rushing water below.
This school reopened quickly after COVID. Kids' reading was still behind
Read full article: This school reopened quickly after COVID. Kids' reading was still behindExiting from the pandemic, the assumption might be students who returned quickly to in-person learning might be the least scathed academically.
Home to Glenn, Armstrong and Wrights perfect spot for Space Command HQ, Ohio lawmakers tell Biden
Read full article: Home to Glenn, Armstrong and Wrights perfect spot for Space Command HQ, Ohio lawmakers tell BidenCongressional delegates from Ohio are promoting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton as the location for the new Space Command headquarters.
State Supreme Court: Ohio abortion question will go forward as single issue
Read full article: State Supreme Court: Ohio abortion question will go forward as single issueIn a blow to abortion opponents in Ohio, a fall ballot issue aimed at enshrining access to the procedure in the state’s constitution won't be split into two separate issues: one about abortion and one involving other reproductive care.
Rail CEO repeats derailment apologies before Ohio Senate
Read full article: Rail CEO repeats derailment apologies before Ohio SenateNorfolk Southern’s CEO has reiterated apologies for the East Palestine train derailment and toxic chemical release as well as vows to make things right during his first testimony at the Ohio Legislature since the fiery accident.
Florida Atlantic end's Fairleigh Dickinson run for Sweet 16
Read full article: Florida Atlantic end's Fairleigh Dickinson run for Sweet 16Johnell Davis scored 29 points, Alijah Martin added 14 and Florida Atlantic ended Fairleigh Dickinson’s magical March by outlasting the No. 16 seed 78-70 in the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan State outlasts Marquette; Izzo back to Sweet 16
Read full article: Michigan State outlasts Marquette; Izzo back to Sweet 16Tyson Walker scored 23 points and No. 7 seed Michigan State beat second-seeded Marquette 69-60 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, sending coach Tom Izzo’s squad back to the Sweet 16 for the first time in four years.
Ohio State asks court to hear Title IX issues in abuse suits
Read full article: Ohio State asks court to hear Title IX issues in abuse suitsOhio State University is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider questions about the law known as Title IX in a case stemming from lawsuits over decades-old sexual abuse by the late team doctor Richard Strauss.
Ohio Supreme Court to review block of near-ban on abortion
Read full article: Ohio Supreme Court to review block of near-ban on abortionThe Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to review a judge’s order that is blocking enforcement of Ohio's so-called heartbeat abortion ban, and to consider whether the clinics that have sued have standing to challenge the law.
Latest Ohio derailment poses no public risk, officials say
Read full article: Latest Ohio derailment poses no public risk, officials sayAuthorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month.
Ohio State plans software innovation center with $110M gift
Read full article: Ohio State plans software innovation center with $110M giftOhio State University says it plans to use a $110 million donation from IT innovator and executive Ratmir Timashev’s family foundation to establish a software innovation center with the goal of becoming a hub for new ideas, entrepreneurship and product development.
Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in Ohio
Read full article: Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in OhioOhio’s privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement that will infuse another $237 million into Honda's massive battery plant project in the state.
Environmental advocates push feds to investigate Texas’ enforcement of water quality
Read full article: Environmental advocates push feds to investigate Texas’ enforcement of water qualityThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to investigate allegations that the state is failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. Environmentalists say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s system of issuing permits has made it too easy for industries to contaminate rivers, lakes and estuaries.
Ohio city rewrites abortion ban, advocacy groups end lawsuit
Read full article: Ohio city rewrites abortion ban, advocacy groups end lawsuitGroups representing social workers and women say they have succeeded in forcing a small Ohio city to significantly narrow its abortion ban and dropped their lawsuit.