Ohio GOP pushes new rules that voting rights groups say will make it harder to get issues on the ballot

Don’t forget: It’s election season in Ohio

Early voting is underway in this year’s May 6 primary election. An odd-year election on the heels of a presidential race doesn’t generate a lot of attention, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important questions on the ballot. Around Ohio,…

Don't forget: It's election season in Ohio

Voters cast their ballots. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)Early voting is underway in this year’s May 6 primary election. An odd-year election on the heels of a presidential race doesn’t generate a lot of attention, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important questions on the ballot. Around Ohio, voters will weigh in on local races for township trustee, city council, and mayor, as well as tax levies and liquor options. Additionally, vote…

Ohio GOP pushes new rules that voting rights groups say will make it harder to get issues on the ballot

Voting rights groups say the changes are a reaction to Ohioans legalizing marijuana and putting abortion protections in the state constitution.

Cleveland VOTES opens applications for annual Equitable Civic Engagement Fund  – The Land

Cleveland VOTES’ Equitable Civic Engagement Fund supports projects like a youth forum with local elected officials, a community health worker voter engagement program and translating voter materials for voters who do not have English as their first language. [Photo by Ryan Grzybowski] Cleveland VOTES – a non-partisan organization that works to increase voter participation –  is now accepting grant proposals for its annual Equitable Civic Engagem…