Aspen's Law: Bill named after Lakota student hit, killed by driver makes its way through Ohio Statehouse

Aspen's Law: Bill named after Lakota student hit, killed by driver makes its way through Ohio Statehouse

A piece of legislation near and dear to many Tri-State families is making its way through the Ohio Statehouse.House Bill 203, named Aspen's Law, could stiffen the penalties for distracted driving in a school zone.The bill comes after two crashes involving Lakota Local School District students walking to and from school. The bill's namesake, Aspen Runnels, was hit and killed while in a crosswalk at the intersection of Bethany Road and Liberty Cou…

Ohio House, Senate negotiators prepare to hash out differences in energy bill

The Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.)After weeks of hammering out a pair of sweeping energy bills, Ohio lawmakers are taking a bit of breather to settle differences between the House and Senate proposals. Negotiators from both chambers are optimistic they’ll have a finished product soon. But with the House finalizing its version of the two-year operatin…

Ohio Legislation Energy Report – March 2025

Recap: 🏛️ Major Energy Legislation Advances in Ohio The Ohio Senate and House have taken significant steps to address the state's growing energy needs. On March 19, 2025, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), followed by the House passing House Bill 15 (HB 15) on March 26. Both bills aim to modernize

Ohio House approves sweeping energy generation bill | The Highland County Press

With a few last-minute tweaks, and one notable surprise, Ohio state lawmakers pushed a wide reaching energy bill through the House. The previous week the Senate passed its version of the same measure unanimously, and meaningful differences remain between the two bills. But in terms of broad strokes, it appears lawmakers have a plan.