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A new law requires education on sexual abuse and violence in Ohio’s schools. But, it prohibits organizations who provide abortions, like Planned Parenthood, from teaching it.

A bill that would specify the handling of fetal remains that are a result of abortions has made it over another hurdle. The bill passed a Senate committee…

An Ohio lawmaker who went to El Salvador recently on a fact-finding mission says her experience there is strengthening her resolve to fight abortion bans…

The Ohio Ballot Board will meet Thursday to determine language voters will see on the ballot for two issues: one to enshrine abortion rights into the constitution, and the other to pass a law to legalize marijuana.

Among Christians, the strongest opposition has come from Catholic and evangelical denominations, but other religious leaders have rallied for Issue 1.

The Democratic senator sponsoring the bill said the legislation is needed now more than ever since a new Ohio law went into effect that bans abortion for most people.

The rejection of the Republican-backed Issue 1 in Ohio, a state that's been solidly Republican for the last several election cycles, has raised questions about whether there’s a political shift starting toward Democrats, or if Republicans continue to maintain their firm hold.

Backers of the so called “Heartbeat Bill,” legislation that bans abortion at the point a fetal heartbeat is detected, are getting some help from…

Erica Wilson-Domer has been with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for 12 years, and will take over as its president and CEO on July 1, as groups gather signatures for an abortion rights amendment to make the ballot this fall.

A plan by some Republicans to put before voters in an August election a change in Ohio's constitution is being considered but lawmakers are running out of time to get it on that ballot.