Ohio Lawmakers Once Again Ambush the Citizen Ballot Initiative Process

How GOP lawmakers are trying to undermine ballot initiatives

In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy — and shift ...

Ohio lawmakers once again ambush the citizen ballot initiative process

Ballot petition signature collection. (Photo by WEWS.)In August 2023, Ohio voters sent a clear message when they overwhelmingly rejected the legislature’s blatant attempt to undermine our citizen-initiative process. But instead of listening, politicians in Columbus doubled down. Their new targets? Everyday Ohioans who dare to collect signatures, knock on doors, and exercise their constitutional right to direct democracy. Ohio Senate Bill 153 and…

Letters to the Editor | Geauga County Maple Leaf

Ohio’s SAVE Act Threatens Your Vote Senate Bill 153 (SB 153 “Ohio’s SAVE Act”) severely restricts our right to vote. Voting holds our government officials accountable for the laws they pass that affect our daily lives, which is why you should pay attention to SB 153, currently before the Ohio Senate General Government Committee. SB

Voter rights groups say Ohio GOP voting overhaul threatens the state’s citizen initiative process

The proposals have gotten more attention for requiring proof of citizenship and eliminating ballot drop boxes, but they carry significant changes to signature gathering, too By: Nick Evans – Ohio Capital Journal A coalition of government watchdog groups are warning state legislation could hobble Ohio’s initiative process. Direct democracy has been available to Ohioans since 1912, and […]