AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOhio Politics: Ohio AG Dave Yost says he’s stepping aside early to join Alliance Defending Freedom, a major conservative legal nonprofit—setting up a fresh scramble in state power. Education & Culture Wars: The U.S. House passed a bill requiring parental consent for schools to update pronouns and gender markers to keep federal funding, and it would also restrict funding tied to “gender ideology.” Public Safety: News 15 spotlights lithium-ion battery risks after federal estimates link them to nearly 200,000 structure fires nationwide. Local Life: Downtown Columbus opened a second Huli Huli Tiki Lounge, adding carved tiki vibes near the Statehouse. Courts: The Ohio Supreme Court ruled death-sentence postconviction challenges must follow the state’s process, not civil procedure rules. Sports: Cleveland’s QB race stays open as Todd Monken keeps rotating Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders through OTAs. Community: East Palestine seniors received scholarships from the alumni group that has awarded more than $400,000 over four decades.
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