Kilian Evang

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4 hours ago

F. über eine wissenschaftliche Kollaboration: »Sie erforscht die Queuing Theory, also die Theorie des Sich-Anstellens.«

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Kilian Evang

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4 hours ago

F. über ihre Uni: »Das ist aber in einem anderen Haus (es ist so Harry-Potter-mäßig organisiert hier).«

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Kilian Evang

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4 hours ago

F. über das Stricken kleiner Wollmützen mit Zierzacken: »Mein Side-Quest ist es, die Babys in meinem Bekanntenkreis in Stegosauri zu verwandeln.«

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Kilian Evang

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4 hours ago

M. über die Zucht von Küchenkräutern: »Ich neige dazu, meine Basilika umzubringen.«

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5 hours ago

Committee accepts amendment to add folded-flag veteran symbol to state IDs The Veterans and Military Development Committee accepted an amendment to House Bill 632 that would allow a folded military burial-flag symbol on driver’s licenses and state IDs, create a next-of-kin designation, and require documentation and placement rules; the amendment was agreed to without objection.

Ohio's Veterans and Military Development Committee has taken a significant step in honoring our heroes by adding a folded-flag symbol to driver’s licenses and state IDs, ensuring their legacy is preserved.

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5 hours ago

Addiction and Community Revitalization Committee hears bipartisan bill to certify recovery homes, create ombudsman The Addiction and Community Revitalization Committee held a first hearing on House Bill 58, sponsored by Representatives Pizzoli and Jerrells, which would create a recovery‑house certificate‑of‑need program, a centralized registry, an ombudsman, civil penalties for bad actors and clarification of transportation responsibilities for people sent to treatment.

A new bipartisan bill aims to transform Ohio's recovery housing system, addressing shocking conditions and ensuring better support for those seeking help.

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5 hours ago

Committee hears bill to expand use of Veteran Reentry Search Service in jails; supporters cite reentry benefits and advocates note privacy questions The Veterans and Military Development Committee accepted a substitute to Senate Bill 179 and heard proponent testimony from retired Judge Evelyn Lundberg Stratton and Mayshayla Burris of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center on using the Veterans Reentry Search Service (VRSS) to identify veterans in jails and connect them to services; lawmakers asked about data access and protections.

Ohio lawmakers are pushing forward a game-changing bill to enhance the Veterans Reentry Search Service, aiming to connect justice-involved veterans with critical support services.

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5 hours ago

OH: jeder hat sein eigenes Päckchen zu maintainen
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5 hours ago

Educators warn of staffing shortfalls as Ohio modifies computer‑science graduation requirement A substitute bill reduces the mandated computer‑science graduation requirement from a full unit to a half unit; superintendents support the goal but told the committee Ohio has only about 1,300 certified computer‑science teachers statewide and urged flexibility, partnerships, and investment in teacher preparation.

Ohio's Senate Education Committee is shaking up computer science graduation requirements, but will there be enough certified teachers to make it work?

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5 hours ago

Senate committee hears substitute that delays career‑connected learning deadlines and emphasizes flexibility A substitute to Senate Bill 328 delays several implementation deadlines to 2027–28, clarifies that middle‑school career exploration may be met through at least 60 hours across grades 6–8, and stresses that Department of Education guidance—not new mandated roles—will support districts; broad proponent groups praised the changes.

Ohio's Senate Bill 328 just got a major revamp, delaying implementation to 2027-28 and emphasizing flexibility for career-connected learning in schools!

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5 hours ago

"Baby Olivia" bill draws lengthy proponent testimony and questions about age appropriateness and medical accuracy The Senate Education Committee held a long second hearing on House Bill 485 (the "Baby Olivia" Act), which would require medically reviewed prenatal‑development videos and an ultrasound video for students in grades 5–12 with parental opt‑out; proponents emphasized scientific accuracy and parental choice, while some senators cited the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' critique that the video is "designed to manipulate emotions."

The "Baby Olivia" Act is stirring debate in Ohio as lawmakers weigh the educational benefits of prenatal development videos against concerns of emotional manipulation and age appropriateness.

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5 hours ago

Resolution to dismantle U.S. Department of Education debated; federal official defends agency role Supporters of Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 urged Ohio to prepare to assume devolved federal education functions; the U.S. Department of Education's intergovernmental director said federal roles in funding and program administration remain important and highlighted recent interagency transfers and student‑loan portfolio figures.

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bold plan to take control of federal education programs, arguing it's time to improve student outcomes without federal oversight.

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5 hours ago

Supporters say bill requiring disclosure when agencies adopt model regulatory language would increase transparency Proponents of SB268 told the Senate General Government Committee the bill would add notice, public‑hearing and annual reporting requirements when state agencies adopt or amend administrative rules based on model language from regulatory‑focused NGOs, arguing the measure restores public oversight without banning model language.

A new bill in Ohio aims to boost transparency by requiring state agencies to disclose their use of model regulatory language, ensuring public oversight and accountability like never before.

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5 hours ago

Supporters tell Senate committee a regulatory 'sandbox' could ease market entry while keeping disclosures At a third hearing on SB90, the Buckeye Institute and other advocates described a universal regulatory sandbox to let innovators test products with agency oversight and disclosures; senators pressed witnesses on consumer protections, waivable rules and proposed time limits for sandbox participation.

A proposed regulatory 'sandbox' in Ohio could revolutionize how innovators test their products while keeping consumer protections in check—could this be the future of market entry?

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5 hours ago

Senate Finance Committee advances House Bill 730, adds federal maternal-health funding and redirects projects The Senate Finance Committee favorably reported substitute House Bill 730 after adopting amendments that reappropriate roughly $1.93 billion for capital and school facility projects, add federal Maternal Health Transformation funding and redirect several capital projects; two membership amendments concerning SNAP and an OBM transfer were tabled.

The Senate Finance Committee just advanced House Bill 730, reappropriating nearly $2 billion for vital infrastructure and school projects while introducing significant federal maternal health funding!

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5 hours ago

Committee adopts amendment to provide federal maternal-health funds and advances substitute House Bill 730 A legislative committee adopted amendment 2077-4 to authorize distribution of federal maternal-health transformation funds and favorably reported substitute House Bill 730 to the committee on rules and reference; members pressed for clarity on eligibility, rural prioritization and how the Department of Health will allocate grants.

Ohio's legislative committee has taken a significant step by adopting a vital amendment to unlock $202 million in federal maternal-health transformation funds aimed at enhancing maternity services, particularly in rural areas.

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5 hours ago

Committee advances substitute for insurer ‘takebacks,’ shortens look‑back and extends provider appeal window The committee approved substitute Senate Bill 162 as a working document; the substitute shortens insurer claim ‘takebacks’ look‑back from 24 to 12 months, extends provider appeal rights from 30 to 60 days, and allows agreed electronic notification between insurers and providers, sponsors and the Ohio State Medical Association said.

Ohio's Senate Bill 162 is set to revolutionize healthcare finances by shortening insurer takebacks from 24 to 12 months and extending provider appeal rights to 60 days!

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5 hours ago

Committee amends SB343 to clarify workers’‑comp status for Ohio Task Force 1 during state activations An amendment to Senate Bill 343 would require a written agreement with the executive director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for the agency to be treated as the employer of urban search‑and‑rescue members for workers' compensation during state activations; Evan Sherman of Ohio Task Force 1 testified in support, urging clarity for in‑state deployments.

An amendment to Senate Bill 343 promises to ensure that Ohio Task Force 1 members receive the workers’ compensation coverage they deserve during state emergencies, addressing a critical gap in current law.

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5 hours ago

Ohio Senate General Government Committee hears proponent testimony for bill to regulate kratom sales At a second hearing on SB299, patients, retailers and industry experts urged the Senate General Government Committee to regulate natural kratom leaf while banning or limiting synthetic derivatives, calling for age restrictions, testing, labeling and vendor accountability rather than an outright ban.

Supporters of Ohio's Senate Bill 299 are rallying for smart regulations that protect consumers while ensuring access to natural kratom for those in pain.

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5 hours ago

Substitute for bill on app age verification advances; sponsors propose age bands, OS‑level checks and parental control of 'age signals' The committee accepted substitute Bill 954‑7 as the working document; the substitute uses age bands (13–15, 16–17, 18+), requires operating‑system‑level age verification rather than app‑store checks, allows developers to supply a developer age signal when information conflicts, and requires parental consent to share age signals, sponsors said.

Ohio's Substitute Bill 954-7 is shaking up app age verification with tailored age bands and OS-level checks, paving the way for stronger parental controls!

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8 hours ago

Judiciary Committee Favorably Reports HB 203, HB 252 and HB 372 to Rules and Reference The Ohio House Judiciary Committee favorably reported three bills — HB 203, HB 252 and HB 372 — sending them to the Committee on Rules and Reference; the clerk kept the roll open until noon for each item. Details and motions were recorded on the transcript.

The Ohio House Judiciary Committee has just pushed three significant bills forward, setting the stage for crucial legislative changes!

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8 hours ago

Committee tables amendment, favorably reports House Bill 249 The House Judiciary Committee approved a motion to table an amendment to HB 249 after debate about obscenity definitions, then voted to favorably report the bill out of committee and recommended its passage.

Tensions rose in the Ohio House Judiciary Committee as members debated a controversial amendment to House Bill 249, with implications for how obscenity is defined and its impact on individual rights.

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8 hours ago

Representative Workman urges codifying Spearin doctrine in House Bill 605 to limit contractor risk Representative Workman told the Commerce and Labor Committee House Bill 605 would create a statutory implied warranty that public owners warrant the accuracy and sufficiency of plans and specifications for design–bid–build projects, citing United States v. Spearin (1918) and a 2007 Ohio Supreme Court decision that narrowed the rule. Workman said codification could reduce change orders and trim millions from public-construction costs; members asked about applying the rule to the private sector and the measure’s economic impact.

Representative Workman is pushing for House Bill 605 to restore a critical legal principle that could save Ohio millions in construction costs by holding public owners accountable for the accuracy of their project plans.

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8 hours ago

Opponents Tell Ohio Judiciary Committee HB 249 Is Vague and Will Target Drag Performers and Trans People At a lengthy hearing on House Bill 249, dozens of opponents — performers, lawyers and civil‑rights groups — told the Ohio House Judiciary Committee the bill’s broad language risks chilling free expression and could be used to criminalize transgender or gender‑nonconforming people. Supporters of the sponsor’s intent argued the measure targets obscene conduct in front of minors.

Opponents of Ohio's controversial House Bill 249 warn that its vague language could criminalize drag performers and transgender individuals, threatening free expression and community support.

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8 hours ago

Lawmakers hear hours of testimony for and against 'Affirming Families First' bill The House Judiciary Committee heard extensive pro‑ and con‑testimony on House Bill 693, the Affirming Families First Act, which would limit state and contractor actions that treat parents as abusive for refusing to 'affirm' a child's claimed gender identity. Witnesses offered legal analysis, personal stories of family court and foster care experiences, and contested claims about clinical evidence and agency practices.

The House Judiciary Committee is at the heart of a heated debate over the Affirming Families First Act, a bill that could reshape parental rights in Ohio by limiting state interventions in children's gender identity choices.

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9 hours ago

Committee hears update on HB 317 as federal drone restrictions change procurement landscape Representative Rhett Matthews briefed the House Technology Innovation Committee that recent federal court rulings and Department of Commerce actions restricting certain foreign-made drones have affected how the state should approach HB 317; members discussed a possible sunset/transition approach to avoid stranded equipment.

Ohio's House Committee is navigating the shifting landscape of federal drone restrictions, which could reshape procurement strategies and impact law enforcement operations.

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9 hours ago

Committee hears support and calls for broader measures on HB 524 to protect children online During HB 524’s fourth hearing, written testimony and committee comments supported protections for children online but several members and witnesses said the bill may not go far enough and suggested follow-up legislation or amendments.

House Bill 524 is making waves in Ohio as lawmakers push for stronger online protections for children, but some argue it may not go far enough!

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9 hours ago

House Technology Innovation Committee adopts substitute to HB 563 after arts groups detail ticket fraud The House Technology Innovation Committee adopted a substitute to House Bill 563 after testimony from performing-arts organizations that described widespread ticket fraud, deceptive resale practices and financial losses for venues. The substitute aligns with updated federal ticketing guidance and aims to increase pricing transparency and enforcement.

The House Technology Innovation Committee has taken a stand against rampant ticket fraud that is costing performing arts venues thousands, adopting new measures to protect patrons from deceptive resale practices.

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9 hours ago

Committee advances bill to end continuous levies and keep rollbacks in place House Bill 420, advanced for further consideration, would end the practice of continuous levies and require voter renewal; sponsors say it restores transparency and preserves debt-service pledges, while county auditors warn of complexity and potential voter fatigue.

House Bill 420 aims to end continuous levies in Ohio, restoring voter oversight while addressing concerns about public safety funding and tax transparency.

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9 hours ago

Rep. Richardson’s subbill raises homestead exemption eligibility to $55,000 and splits cost with local governments The House Ways and Means Committee accepted a subbill to House Bill 261 that raises income eligibility for the homestead exemption to $55,000, allows counties to adopt a local homestead exemption, and directs the state to reimburse half the value of any locally adopted exemption (about $12,500 of a $25,000 exemption).

Ohio seniors could soon see relief from skyrocketing property taxes as lawmakers push to raise the homestead exemption income eligibility to $55,000!

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