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Proposed S.B. 109 aims to make Ohio school lunches free

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 Rosalie Murphy

By Lauren Cohen/Kent State NewsLab S.B. 109, a bill that would provide free breakfast and lunch to public and chartered

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“Never Alone Act” seeks to ensure patients have in-person advocates

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 Rosalie Murphy

By Lauren Cohen/Kent State NewsLab When Derek Calkins woke up in the hospital in January 2021, he couldn’t see or

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‘The bill creates more questions than answers:’ House Bill 8 takes effect April

April 2, 2025April 24, 2025 Rosalie Murphy

By Lauren Cohen/Kent State NewsLab Ohio’s House Bill 8, known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” will take effect April

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How Ohio is fighting to retain young adults as population ages

March 31, 2025March 28, 2025 Rosalie Murphy

By Vanessa Davidson/Kent State NewsLab Around 1,000 more people moved into Ohio than moved out of it in 2023, according

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‘An uphill battle’ for Democrats: How Ohio went from a purple state to solidly red

December 23, 2024December 18, 2024 Rosalie Murphy

By Vanessa Davidson/Kent State NewsLab “As Ohio goes, so goes the nation” is a saying that rang true for many

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Ohio college students fight for higher on-campus wages

December 16, 2024December 12, 2024 Rosalie Murphy

By Hevin Wilkey/Kent State NewsLab Ohio students are urging their universities to increase campus wages. Earlier this year, Ohio raised

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The STORK Act would let parents claim a tax break during pregnancy. Abortion rights advocates are skeptical

December 4, 2024December 3, 2024 Rosalie Murphy

By Vanessa Davidson/Kent State NewsLab Ohio Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) in August proposed the STORK Act, which would allow expecting

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Ohio depends on older workers, yet misconceptions persist

November 15, 2024December 3, 2024 Rosalie Murphy

By Eduardo Miranda Strobel/Kent State NewsLab Adults 55 and older compose 23% of Ohio’s workforce, according to the Ohio Department

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Harris-Walz social media strategy appeals to young Ohio voters

October 28, 2024October 25, 2024 Rosalie Murphy

By Hevin Wilkey/Kent State NewsLab Kamala Harris has extensively used social media during her presidential campaign to target a key

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Ohio universities must adopt harassment policies, according to new Ohio law

October 17, 2024October 23, 2024 Rosalie Murphy

By Eduardo Miranda Strobel for Kent State NewsLab. Protests at Ohio universities may look different this fall. A new law

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