/news/tags/house-speaker-bob-cupp House Speaker Bob Cupp en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:56:13 GMT /news/2022-02-16/morning-headlines-jon-fuime-named-akron-art-museum-executive-director-cedar-fair-rejects-seaworld-takeover Interim Akron Art Museum director Jon Fuime has been named to the permanent post; Cedar Fair has rejected a reported $3.4 billion offer from SeaWorld; Toledo native journalist, author and satirist P.J. O'Rourke has died; and more stories. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:56:13 GMT /news/2022-02-16/morning-headlines-jon-fuime-named-akron-art-museum-executive-director-cedar-fair-rejects-seaworld-takeover Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2022-02-14/commissioners-are-left-waiting-for-ohio-house-speaker-to-call-next-redistricting-meeting It's up to House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) to call for a new Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting, but at this point no one knows when, or even if, that meeting will happen. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:45:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-02-14/commissioners-are-left-waiting-for-ohio-house-speaker-to-call-next-redistricting-meeting Andy Chow /news/2021-10-14/morning-headlines-latest-ohio-republican-anti-vax-bill-could-be-dead-gop-calls-for-state-supreme-court-justice-recusal-over-redistricting The Republican speaker of the Ohio House Bob Cupp has once again put the brakes on a GOP bill restricting employers' ability to require that workers receive the coronavirus vaccine; the Ohio Republican Party is calling on Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, to recuse herself from a trio of lawsuits challenging new state legislative maps; Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson's plan for spending $26 million in stimulus funding has passed through City Council's Safety Committee; and more stories. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:54:10 GMT /news/2021-10-14/morning-headlines-latest-ohio-republican-anti-vax-bill-could-be-dead-gop-calls-for-state-supreme-court-justice-recusal-over-redistricting Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-10-12/house-gop-is-considering-changes-to-vaccine-exemptions-bill The bill allows students and workers in both the private and public sector to choose not to follow COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:59:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-10-12/house-gop-is-considering-changes-to-vaccine-exemptions-bill Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-09-14/sponsor-of-bill-to-ban-mandatory-vaccines-launches-effort-to-force-ohio-house-vote The bill to ban all vaccine mandates and "vaccine passports" hasn't been scheduled for another hearing. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:57:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-09-14/sponsor-of-bill-to-ban-mandatory-vaccines-launches-effort-to-force-ohio-house-vote Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-05-10/householder-still-occupies-house-seat-while-awaiting-trial-on-bribery-charges Despite losing the title of Speaker of the House in the wake of a scandal related to HB6, Householder maintains a firm grasp on his post as state lawmakers have made no formal attempts to expel him. Tue, 11 May 2021 00:38:39 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-10/householder-still-occupies-house-seat-while-awaiting-trial-on-bribery-charges Karen Kasler (Statehouse News Bureau) /news/government-politics/2021-05-06/senate-sports-betting-bill-gives-authority-to-casino-regulators The proposal to legalize sports gambling in Ohio includes two types of licenses. Fri, 07 May 2021 00:28:10 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-06/senate-sports-betting-bill-gives-authority-to-casino-regulators Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-04-23/house-leaders-say-they-have-questions-about-bill-to-promote-equality-in-ohio The bill seeks to add sexual orientation to the protected civil rights in the state. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:02:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-04-23/house-leaders-say-they-have-questions-about-bill-to-promote-equality-in-ohio Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-03-25/ohio-legislature-overrides-dewines-veto-allowing-lawmakers-to-rescind-health-orders The law will go into effect in 90 days. The governor has said it could be challenged in court. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:29:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-25/ohio-legislature-overrides-dewines-veto-allowing-lawmakers-to-rescind-health-orders Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2020-11-23/house-dems-voice-frustration-with-hb6-repeal-bills-still-in-committee Corruption continues to surface, and the efforts to repeal the so-called nuclear bailout law are at a standstill. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:16:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-23/house-dems-voice-frustration-with-hb6-repeal-bills-still-in-committee Andy Chow