Karen Kasler is a Journalist and Ohio Statehouse Bureau Chief at Ideastream. She covers a range of topics including government and politics, legislation, and regional interest, with a focus on Ohio's GOP, academia, cannabis, and voting issues. Karen's work has been featured in numerous outlets including WKSU-FM, NPR, and WOUB Public Media.
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By: Karen Kasler
A bill to require municipalities to pay around $80 million a year more toward pensions for law enforcement passed the House with bipartisan support. But the bill, which is supported by cops but opposed by cities, may not get much further.
By: Karen Kasler
There's a bipartisan proposal at the Statehouse that has nearly unanimous support; a public works program that allows the state of Ohio to issue
By: Karen Kasler
A bill that's been a priority of Republican lawmakers seems to be one of the hundreds of measures that may get to Gov. Mike DeWine's desk this lame duck session – the so-called “Parents Bill of Rights”. And DeWine said he's getting involved with moving the bill.
By: Karen Kasler
The state panel that grants permits to drill for oil and gas approved opening up more state park land for fracking.
By: Karen Kasler
The Ohio Senate has approved a bill that seeks to define antisemitism in state law for universities and state agencies investigating whether ethnic intimidation has been committed.
By: Karen Kasler
News of a bill punishing anyone for planting a flag in the center of Ohio State University's football stadium has gone viral, with posts from sports
By: Karen Kasler
State lawmakers are winding down the lame duck session, and among the many bills they are considering is one that would raise the pay of elected officials starting in 2025.
By: Karen Kasler
Amazon Web Services will invest $10 billion to expand its data centers across Ohio. The company says it plans to spend more than $23 billion in Ohio by the end of 2030.
By: Karen Kasler
This year's Christmas tree bill started as a measure on Ohio township zoning laws. But it ended up with dozens of other bills attached.
By: Karen Kasler
Patients will be better protected from sexual abuse by doctors and other medical professionals under a law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
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