In episode 153, we kick off the start of our monthly series dropping Ohio-focused episodes, catching you up on the key legislation, power moves, and policy battles shaping Ohio politics. Don’t worry - we include any bright spots we can find plus action items every Ohioan should know.

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* Bill regulating drugs (including medication abortion pills) passes Ohio House committee

* Both parties get heat for Ohio’s new congressional district map as citizens look to future fights

* Child-sex abuse prevention advocates worried about proposed Ohio parental notification bill

* Editorial: DeWine should promptly reject State Senate Bill 50

* HB 129

* HB 186

* HB 335

* HB 486

* Honest Friend Brewing

* Honesty for Ohio Education – Legislation Tracker

* Honesty for Ohio Education - Ohio SB34 Sub Bill

* How They Voted on November 19, 2025

* Mill Levy Rate – CFI

* Ohio bill requiring legal statement prior to abortion treatment could sow mistrust, experts say

* Ohio college students and faculty grappling with changes on campus from new higher education law

* Ohio GOP lawmakers claim deep concern about protecting kids — except from child labor, apparently

* Ohio House passes bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products, revise state’s marijuana laws

* Ohio House passes bill to mandate schools teach positive impacts of religion on American history

* Ohio lawmakers send five property-tax reform measures to the governor

* Ohio Property Tax Bills

* Rank the Vote Ohio

* TAKE ACTION: Ohio Priority Bills 2025-2026

* Tim Ryan explores Ohio governor bid

* Tucked in the state transportation budget: A pay raise for a top House Republican

* “This Is Sleazy, Totally Sleazy”: How Ohio lawmakers slipped a pay raise into the budget

* Volunteer Engagement – EveryAction

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