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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 16h

Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced several bills to regulate abortion and reproductive health care despite the constitutional amendment approved by 57% of Ohio voters in 2023.

Ohio Republican lawmakers look to regulate abortion, push against constitutional amendment • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced several bills to regulate abortion and reproductive health care despite the constitutional amendment approved by 57% of Ohio voters in 2023.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 8d

The Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting is starting up again, this time in the House Finance Committee. Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio is first to speak, supporting the Democratic map proposal.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 13d

Background on the first meeting:

Ohio's congressional redistricting committee meets for the first time ahead of Sept. 30 deadline • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio’s congressional redistricting committee heard from Ohio residents and Democratic leaders on Monday. Republican leaders made it clear the first deadline of Sept. 30 to adopt a bipartisan map would...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 13d

The Ohio Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting will meet at 9 am on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the House Finance hearing room.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 14d

Ohio’s congressional redistricting committee heard from Ohio residents and Democratic leaders on Monday during its first meeting in the process of redrawing the state map.
Republican leaders made it clear the first deadline of Sept. 30 to adopt a bipartisan map would not be met.

Ohio's congressional redistricting committee meets for the first time ahead of Sept. 30 deadline • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio’s congressional redistricting committee heard from Ohio residents and Democratic leaders on Monday. Republican leaders made it clear the first deadline of Sept. 30 to adopt a bipartisan map would...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 16d

The co-chairs of the committee told reporters after the hearing that another meeting wouldn’t be scheduled until next week. They are not hopeful for a vote by Sept. 30.

Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 16d

Republican Sen. Jane Timken, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting, has already indicated there will be another hearing in the future.

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 16d

Ohio’s Senate Finance room is already filling up ahead of the 11 a.m. meeting of the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting. The hearing will include testimony on the Democrats’ proposed map “as well as any other testimony offered concerning a proposed congressional redistricting plan.”

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 19d

The Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting will meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, according to a meeting notice.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 21d

The group is now speaking on one side of the statehouse about their demands for redistricting.
“There’s no excuse for (lawmakers) having us in this situation again,” said Deidre Reese.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 21d

The rally has created a circle around the statehouse, and have started chants toward the doors demanding fair maps and for lawmakers to obey the constitution.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 21d

Organizers are rallying at the Ohio Statehouse for fair redistricting maps as the process begins in the Ohio General Assembly. A joint redistricting committee is set to meet next week.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 22d

In the annual State of the Judiciary speech, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy pushed for more civics education, committed to eliminating “legal deserts,” and emphasized the importance of an independent judicial branch of government.

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy: Judicial independence founded on 'public trust' • Ohio Capital Journal

In the annual State of the Judiciary speech, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy pushed for more civics education, committed to eliminating “legal deserts,” and emphasized the importance o...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 23d

State Library of Ohio among libraries awaiting court decisions, congressional votes on funding

State Library of Ohio among libraries awaiting court decisions, congressional votes on funding • Ohio Capital Journal

The State Library of Ohio is one of many libraries across the country awaiting legal battles over federal funding and congressional debates as to how much they’ll receive next year.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 26d

With the introduction of a Democratic-proposed map and the announcement of a bipartisan committee on the subject, Ohio lawmakers have officially begun the process of congressional redistricting. So what happens now?

Ohio is redrawing congressional districts. What does that mean? • Ohio Capital Journal

With the introduction of a Democratic-proposed map and the announcement of a bipartisan committee on the subject, the Ohio legislature has officially begun the process of congressional redistricting. ...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 26d

Received quite frankly the best compliment of my career from a source during an interview today:

“You made me think.”

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 28d

Ohio Democratic lawmakers have introduced their preferred congressional redistricting plan, which they say creates more competitive districts across the state.

Ohio Democrats introduce congressional redistricting proposal • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio legislative Democrats have introduced their preferred congressional redistricting plan, which they say creates more competitive districts across the state.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · 29d

Ohio Democrats are introducing legislation with their redistricting proposal for congressional districts.
Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio said the map matches voting trends, with an 8 GOP-7 Dem breakdown.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · Sep 3

As Planned Parenthoods in the state and across the country navigate federal budget cuts, workers at an Ohio affiliate are fighting for the future of the organization.

Ohio Planned Parenthood workers union fights for jobs amid federal budget cuts • Ohio Capital Journal

As Planned Parenthoods in the state and across the country navigate federal budget cuts, workers at an Ohio affiliate are fighting for the future of the organization.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · Sep 2

Military veterans in Ohio could suffer from the cuts to Medicaid in the federal budget bill signed by President Donald Trump in July.

Ohio's veterans could suffer from federal Medicaid cuts • Ohio Capital Journal

Military veterans in Ohio could suffer from the cuts to Medicaid in the federal budget bill signed by President Trump in July, and a fading level of safety-net supports for veterans could have consequ...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · Aug 29

Brittany Watts’ miscarriage made national headlines after the Warren resident was arrested, despite her claims that she went to St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Youngstown twice for care and waited for hours without receiving the proper medical attention.

Ohio woman charged after miscarriage adds more hospital staff to her lawsuit • Ohio Capital Journal

The lawsuit by an Ohio woman who was arrested and charged after having a miscarriage is still ongoing, and attorneys for the woman have added two more members of hospital staff to the parties alleged ...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ohio college students are navigating the ramifications of the state’s new higher education law that bans diversity efforts, prohibits faculty strikes, and regulates classroom discussion.

'It feels like a betrayal.' Ohio college students experiencing effects of new higher education law • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio college students are navigating the ramifications of the state’s new higher education law that bans diversity efforts, prohibits faculty strikes and regulates classroom discussion.

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · Aug 25

Because of a state process that has been filled with conflict and controversy since the 2020 U.S. Census was released, Ohio is required to redraw congressional districts this year.

Ohio Democrats buckle up for congressional redistricting fight • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Democrats are preparing for a congressional redistricting fight this fall, hoping to stand up to a Republican supermajority and align districts with the voter trends. Meanwhile, prominent Republi...

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Susan Tebben @susantebben.bsky.social · Aug 21

As some Ohio women’s health facilities square with federal budget cuts and a new effort to cut funds at the state level, anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers are receiving million in state grants.

Anti-abortion facilities get Ohio grants as funding for other women's health facilities slashed • Ohio Capital Journal

As some Ohio women’s health facilities square with federal budget cuts and a new effort to cut funds at the state level, anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers are receiving million in state grants.

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Ken Schneck @kenschneck.bsky.social · Aug 13

This News is So Gay (8/13/25): Conversion Therapy Headlines & the Queer Loss of Public Broadcasting.

Featuring: @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com), @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) & @laurenechapman.bsky.social (Indiana Public Broadcasting).

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This News is So Gay (8/13/25): Conversion Therapy Headlines & the Queer Loss of Public Broadcasting

Featuring: Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal), Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Lauren Chapman (Indiana Public Broadcasting).

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