Ohio Governor John Kasich Tuesday took action on two bills restricting abortion in the state. One measure, known as the heartbeat bill, would have banned abortions at a fetus' first detectable heartbeat, which could come as early as six weeks for some women, who may not yet realize they are pregnant. The governor vetoed that bill, saying it would never survive a court challenge and would cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. But Kasich did sign a second bill into law outlawing abortions after 20

Ohio Governor John Kasich Tuesday took action on two bills restricting abortion in the state. One measure, known as the heartbeat bill, would have banned abortions at a fetus' first detectable heartbeat, which could come as early as six weeks for some women, who may not yet realize they are pregnant. The governor vetoed that bill, saying it would never survive a court challenge and would cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. But Kasich did sign a second bill into law outlawing abortions after 20

On this episode of Politics Ohio, we take a look at some of the ballot measures and races Miami Valley voters will decide on Election Day. To learn more about the issues that are important to the Miami Valley this election, check out the Election 2016 page of our website. PoliticsOhio is a wrap-up of the week's important political news in the state. Each Friday during All Things Considered, the WYSO news department talks with political reporters and experts from across Ohio about local and

On this episode of Politics Ohio, we take a look at some of the ballot measures and races Miami Valley voters will decide on Election Day. To learn more about the issues that are important to the Miami Valley this election, check out the Election 2016 page of our website.

The two major party candidates - Trump and Clinton - have dominated the daily news cycle since receiving their party's nominations in July. This week we spoke with Dan Zink, development coordinator for the Ohio Libertarian Party in Montgomery County about their presidential hopeful, Gary Johnson.

The two major party candidates - Trump and Clinton - have dominated the daily news cycle since receiving their party's nominations in July. This week we spoke with Dan Zink, development coordinator for the Ohio Libertarian Party in Montgomery County about their presidential hopeful, Gary Johnson.

Wittenberg University Political-Science Professor Rob Baker joins WYSO's Jerry Kenney to talk about shifting poll numbers for the presidential candidates, the continuing republican divide leading up to the election and the challenges facing libertarian and other 3rd party candidates. In the interview, Baker says polling accuracy can be difficult but should not be discounted. Below are some links to some of the latest polling data on the presidential election: RealClear Politics offers polling

Wittenberg University Political-Science Professor Rob Baker joins WYSO's Jerry Kenney to talk about shifting poll numbers for the presidential candidates, the continuing republican divide leading up to the election and the challenges facing libertarian and other 3rd party candidates. In the interview, Baker says polling accuracy can be difficult but should not be discounted. Below are some links to some of the latest polling data on the presidential election: RealClear Politics offers polling

All eyes are on the upcoming presidential election, but in this week's Politics Ohio we've got more of a local focus. The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area has several initiatives underway in the next few weeks to help voters get informed. Today we hear from Ana Crawford, Programs Director, with the league to talk about those initiatives. Upcoming Events provided by LWV: 27 Sep: National Voter Registration Day , 10 am - 8 pm, Dayton Metro Library. 27 Sep: Electoral College panel

All eyes are on the upcoming presidential election, but in this week's Politics Ohio we've got more of a local focus. The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area has several initiatives underway in the next few weeks to help voters get informed. Today we hear from Ana Crawford, Programs Director, with the league to talk about those initiatives. Upcoming Events provided by LWV: 27 Sep: National Voter Registration Day , 10 am - 8 pm, Dayton Metro Library. 27 Sep: Electoral College panel