The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse Bureau Fellowship http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/ Student produced content from the Statehouse Bureau Fellowship program at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss graphic reactor 2.3 Commissioners provide jobs for teens http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=153 By Alyssa Hansen WBNS News http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=153 The goal of the program is for teens to learn, earn and return to their communities. Alyssa Hansen is a fellow in the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau. ]]> 2012-05-14T00:00:00-05:00 Wild horses pulled woman to auction http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=150 By Justin Conley (jconley@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=150 Justin Conley is a fellow in the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-05-12T13:34:00-05:00 Casto's development on Northeast Side gets backing for rezoning http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=151 By Justin Conley (jconley@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=151 Justin Conley is a fellow in the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-05-10T00:00:00-05:00 Ohio House Committee incorporates tablet technology http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=152 By Alyssa Hansen WBNS News http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=152 The chairman says that it's simply a matter of members - especially the older members - becoming comfortable with the iPads. Alyssa Hansen is a fellow in the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-05-10T00:00:00-05:00 Bill to update Ohio gambling laws passes Ohio Senate http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=149 By Kelly Gifford (kgifford@plaind.com) The Cleveland Plain Dealer http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=149 Kelly Gifford is a fellow in Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse Bureau.]]> 2012-05-09T00:00:00-05:00 Ohio Senate Committee Hears Testimony for Nitro's Law http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=148 By Alyssa Hansen WBNS News http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=148 Nitro's Law would make animal cruelty a felony and for Tom Siesto and his wife that would mean protection for pets. Liz Raab: The full Senate is expected to vote on the bill in one week. Alyssa Hansen is a fellow in Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-05-08T00:00:00-05:00 Changes in regulation of painkillers expected to reduce addictions http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=147 By Alyssa Hansen WBNS News http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=147 Coleman says people typically become addicted to opiates after they are prescribed the drugs for an injury. Alyssa Hansen is a fellow in the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau. For more see 10tv.com.]]> 2012-05-07T00:00:00-05:00 Ohio Senate passes bill to ban texting while driving http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=146 By Kelly Gifford (kgifford@plaind.com) The Cleveland Plain Dealer http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=146 2012-05-04T15:03:00-05:00 ‘Roberta’s Law’ would notify crime victims, families of convict’s parole hearings, release http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=145 By Rebecca McKinsey (rmckinsey@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=145 Rebecca McKinsey is a fellow in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau. Follow Rebecca on Twitter at @RebeccaMcKinsey.]]> 2012-05-04T12:35:00-05:00 Pension reform might take a while http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=144 By Rebecca McKinsey (rmckinsey@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=144 Rebecca McKinsey is a fellow in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau. Follow her on Twitter at @RebeccaMcKinsey.]]> 2012-05-03T21:39:00-05:00 JobsOhio bill fixes public-records issue http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=143 By Rebecca McKinsey (rmckinsey@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=143 Rebecca McKinsey is a fellow in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau. Follow McKinsey on Twitter at @RebeccaMcKinsey.]]> 2012-05-02T12:15:00-05:00 BMV branch honored for high organ donation rate among customers http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=142 By Justin Conley (jconley@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=142 Justin Conley is a fellow in the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-04-30T19:26:00-05:00 Local economy gets global view http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=139 By Rebecca McKinsey (rmckinsey@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=139 Rebecca McKinsey is a fellow in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-04-27T12:30:00-05:00 Sheriff to auction seized 2009 BMW http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=140 By Alyssa Hansen WBNS 10TV.com http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=140 slideshow] Bidding for that vehicle starts at $12,000. Other vehicles include a 1996 Dodge Avenger and a 2000 Pontiac Sedan. The auction is May 9 at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Alyssa Hansen is a fellow in Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau. Watch 10TV News and refresh 10TV.com for more information.]]> 2012-04-26T00:00:00-05:00 Athens residents fear another rock slide http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=141 By Alyssa Hansen WBNS 10TV.com http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=141 Pfaff says she and her husband plan to attend an Athens City Council meeting next month to ask the city to help evaluate the hillside. Alyssa Hansen is a fellow in Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-04-26T00:00:00-05:00 Move to defund Planned Parenthood stopped by Ohio lawmakers, but issue could re-emerge http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=136 By Kelly Gifford (kgifford@plaind.com) The Cleveland Plain Dealer http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=136 Kelly Gifford is a fellow in Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse Bureau.]]> 2012-04-24T00:00:00-05:00 'Squawk box' aims to deter fowl that foul http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=132 By Justin Conley (jconley@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=132 Justin Conley is a fellow in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-04-21T00:00:00-05:00 Take it slow http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=133 By Rebecca McKinsey (rmckinsey@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=133 Rebecca McKinsey is a fellow in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-04-20T00:00:00-05:00 Medical marijuana to be decided by Ohio voters http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=135 By Alyssa Hansen WOUB News http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=135 Signatures are still being gathered to put medical marijuana on the Ohio ballot. The deadline is July 4th. 16 states currently classify marijuana as legal for medical treatment.]]> 2012-04-20T00:00:00-05:00 City remains leery of storefront gambling http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=134 By Rebecca McKinsey (rmckinsey@dispatch.com) The Columbus Dispatch http://www.scrippsjschool.org/bureau/article.php?id=134 Rebecca McKinsey is a fellow in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Statehouse News Bureau.]]> 2012-04-19T00:00:00-05:00