/news/tags/catherine-turcer Catherine Turcer en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:17:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-18/watchdog-group-calls-for-more-transparency-when-it-comes-to-lobbyists-helping-candidates A good government group is highlighting an email shared among Gov. Mike DeWine’s fundraising staff. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:17:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-18/watchdog-group-calls-for-more-transparency-when-it-comes-to-lobbyists-helping-candidates Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-02-02/listener-asks-oh-really-about-status-of-voter-approved-redistricting-reforms Ohio voters have twice approved a new way of drawing legislative district maps at the state and federal levels. But nothing has happened yet. A listener wondered why. WKSU's OH Really? helped her find out. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:16:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-02/listener-asks-oh-really-about-status-of-voter-approved-redistricting-reforms Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2018-12-11/citizens-speak-out-against-bill-that-would-make-it-harder-to-get-an-issue-on-the-ballot Community organizers are rallying against a bill that would make it harder for citizens to put an issue on the statewide ballet. They say the measure… Wed, 12 Dec 2018 03:08:10 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-12-11/citizens-speak-out-against-bill-that-would-make-it-harder-to-get-an-issue-on-the-ballot Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2018-10-02/watchdog-group-raises-concern-over-impartiality-of-ohio-judges Even though judicial races are considered nonpartisan in Ohio, judicial campaigns are usually funded with campaign contributions. A government watchdog… Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:49:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-02/watchdog-group-raises-concern-over-impartiality-of-ohio-judges Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-05-26/ohios-redistricting-advocates-set-their-sights-on-their-next-goals Now that they’ve had success in changing the way the maps for lawmakers at the state and federal level are drawn, Ohio activists who worked on those… Sat, 26 May 2018 09:12:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-26/ohios-redistricting-advocates-set-their-sights-on-their-next-goals Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-05-08/ohioans-overwhelmingly-approve-congressional-redistricting-plan Voters overwhelmingly approved Issue 1, which changes the way the state’s Congressional district map will be drawn in 2021 and beyond.It sets up new rules… Wed, 09 May 2018 02:17:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-08/ohioans-overwhelmingly-approve-congressional-redistricting-plan Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-05-07/the-historic-effort-to-change-ohios-congressional-districts The only statewide issue on the May primary ballot nearly didn’t make it – though it’s been talked about for decades. The long history of the complicated… Mon, 07 May 2018 19:44:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-07/the-historic-effort-to-change-ohios-congressional-districts Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-04-19/issue-1-doesnt-take-the-politics-out-of-redistricting-but-it-makes-the-politics-work-for-ohioans Ohioans will vote May 8th on Issue 1, a plan to change the way Congressional districts are drawn in Ohio. The state is considered one of the most… Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:47:23 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-04-19/issue-1-doesnt-take-the-politics-out-of-redistricting-but-it-makes-the-politics-work-for-ohioans Jeff St. Clair /news/government-politics/2018-01-30/ohios-congressional-redistrict-debate-gets-heated The debate over how to draw Ohio’s Congressional districts continues at the Statehouse as lawmakers and leaders of a coalition of citizens groups talk… Wed, 31 Jan 2018 02:57:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-01-30/ohios-congressional-redistrict-debate-gets-heated Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2017-12-21/ohio-voters-may-see-two-anti-gerrymandering-issues-on-their-ballots-next-year Ohio voters may see not one, but two, issues next year overhauling the way congressional districts are drawn. In the words of one advocate: “I care about… Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:15:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-12-21/ohio-voters-may-see-two-anti-gerrymandering-issues-on-their-ballots-next-year Karen Kasler