Ohio Senate, DEI and higher ed overhaul

Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul to eliminate DEI, ban faculty strikes
Republicans in the Ohio Senate approved a sweeping higher education overhaul − hours after hundreds of students and faculty expressed their vehement opposition to its many changes.
Ohio higher education bill debated, hundreds oppose changes to ban DEI, faculty strikes
Ohio Senate Republicans are poised to pass a higher education overhaul to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges
DEI-banning bill SB 1 passes through Ohio Senate Wednesday afternoon, heads to Ohio House
A version of this story was originally published Feb. 5 but has since been updated in light of Senate Bill 1’s passing. A bill that proposes banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all public Ohio higher education institutions passed through the Ohio Senate Wednesday.
Ohio Senate OKs Bill Banning College DEI Programs, Faculty Strikes After Hundreds Testify Against It
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Ohio’s public colleges and universities has cleared the GOP-led Ohio Senate for the second time since 2023
Ohio Senate sends higher ed bill to House
A plan to ban diversity, equity and inclusion, faculty collective bargaining and mandates certain courses at public colleges and universities is a step closer to becoming law in Ohio. All that stands in the way of Senate Bill 1 is the House of Representatives,
Ohio lawmakers plan to propose ‘The Conception begins at Erection Act’
Two state lawmakers are planning to introduce a bill that they’ve nicknamed the Conception Begins at Erection Act.
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Chair-shuffling continues among Ohio Republicans considering statewide runs in 2026
Sen. Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) has announced she will run for Ohio treasurer in 2026, a few days after another Republican ...
Ohio and Mississippi bill aims to make ejaculating without intent to conceive a felony — costing over $10K
Legislators in Ohio and Mississippi want to fine men up to around $10,000 if they’re caught doing so. A draft bill was released in Ohio this week, seeking to make ejaculation without the intent of ...
State treasurer: Government judged by two things - how it handles tax dollars and votes
Holmes County GOP Chairman Rob Hovis says numbers show the Republican Party is thriving not only locally, but statewide and ...
Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio Lieutenant Governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to confirm Jim Tressel as Ohio’s next Lieutenant Governor. Ohio ...
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Ohio Democratic Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Support of Immigrant Communities Against Divisive Legislation
Ohio House Democrats show support for immigrants against legislative attacks, emphasizing unity and diversity at the ...
Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States.
Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek ...
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio’s lieutenant governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel was confirmed Wednesday as Ohio’s next lieutenant ...