/news/tags/david-leland David Leland en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:15:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-09/ohio-lawmakers-seek-change-in-where-wrongdoing-by-legislators-could-be-prosecuted One of the biggest corruption cases in the nation is happening right here in Ohio. Federal prosecutors are going after the former speaker of the Ohio House and the former head of the Ohio Republican Party, along with others, for federal crimes. But if there are crimes that occurred at the state level, those could be affected by an amendment that has been slipped into a bill at the Statehouse. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:15:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-09/ohio-lawmakers-seek-change-in-where-wrongdoing-by-legislators-could-be-prosecuted Jo Ingles /news/economy/2020-06-23/sponsor-says-bill-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-to-at-risk-ohioans-no-longer-needed A bill that would have allowed an extension of benefits to unemployed Ohioans who are at risk or have medical conditions that could be deadly if they... Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:42:01 GMT /news/economy/2020-06-23/sponsor-says-bill-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-to-at-risk-ohioans-no-longer-needed Jo Ingles, Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2020-03-02/legislator-seeks-to-ban-use-of-gas-chamber-to-euthanize-pets When animals are put to sleep in Ohio, they are most often euthanized with medications administered by a veterinarian. But there have been some cases… Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:07:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-03-02/legislator-seeks-to-ban-use-of-gas-chamber-to-euthanize-pets Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-11-15/ohio-house-passes-controversial-gun-bill-following-intense-debate The Ohio House has overwhelmingly passed an NRA-backed gun bill 64-26 but not without controversy and an intense debate on the House floor. Stances on the… Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:23:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-11-15/ohio-house-passes-controversial-gun-bill-following-intense-debate Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-05-30/ryan-smiths-supporters-push-for-a-vote-now-on-who-should-be-ohio-house-speaker There still are no voting sessions scheduled in the Ohio House because majority Republicans haven’t decided on who will lead the chamber through the end… Wed, 30 May 2018 05:23:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-30/ryan-smiths-supporters-push-for-a-vote-now-on-who-should-be-ohio-house-speaker Jo Ingles /news/community/2018-04-23/ohio-democrats-call-for-investigation-into-rosenbergers-resignation Some Democratic lawmakers want an independent investigation into what prompted Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger to resign.Rep. David Leland says… Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:46:54 GMT /news/community/2018-04-23/ohio-democrats-call-for-investigation-into-rosenbergers-resignation Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-04-17/columbus-officials-push-back-against-proposal-to-block-local-gun-control Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and state Rep. David Leland are criticizing HB 228 , a measure that would establish Ohio as a "Stand Your Ground"... Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:50:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-04-17/columbus-officials-push-back-against-proposal-to-block-local-gun-control Adora Namigadde /news/government-politics/2018-03-19/ohio-democratic-lawmaker-proposes-a-ban-on-fracking-in-state-parks-and-nature-preserves A central Ohio lawmaker is seeking a ban on fracking in certain parts of the state. The proposal comes as a commission that regulates this types of… Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:25:17 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-03-19/ohio-democratic-lawmaker-proposes-a-ban-on-fracking-in-state-parks-and-nature-preserves Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2018-02-26/a-stand-your-ground-bill-stalls-in-the-ohio-house The future looks murky for a bill that seeks to loosen gun regulations in Ohio. The so-called Stand Your Ground bill was moving through the House but may… Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:57:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-02-26/a-stand-your-ground-bill-stalls-in-the-ohio-house Andy Chow /news/community/2017-10-07/ohio-recognizes-moses-fleetwood-walker Many people in Northeast Ohio are rooting for the Cleveland Indians as they play in the American League Division Series. But some baseball enthusiasts are… Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:15:24 GMT /news/community/2017-10-07/ohio-recognizes-moses-fleetwood-walker Jo Ingles