Amanda Crouse News Editor The Ohio House of Representatives Judiciary Committee passed House Bill (HB) 249 on Wednesday, March 25 by a vote of 63 to 32. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 26, and on April 15 it was referred to …
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The Voice interviews professor of biology Laura Sirot about her campaign for Ohio Senate
Helen Oriatti-Bruns Chief Copy Editor On April 27, Laura Sirot, professor of biology and biology department co-chair, officially launched her campaign for the Ohio Senate in 2026. She is running as a Democrat in Ohio Senate District 31, which includes Wayne County. The Voice sat …
Protesters outside of Wooster Republicans dinner speak with gubernatorial candidate and keynote speaker Ramaswamy
Julia Garrison Gianna Hayes News Editors Around 70 protesters stood on the corner of Friendsville and Riffel roads in uptown Wooster, holding signs that prompted car horns and thumbs up from passing cars. “Ohio says NO to Vivek,” said one sign. Another protester waved a …
Mike DeWine announces the nomination of Jim Tressel for Lieutenant Governor
Julia Garrison News Editor COLUMBUS, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine announced Jim Tressel to serve as the interim lieutenant governor of Ohio. Although Tressel has been nominated by DeWine, he will still need to be confirmed by the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of …
Mike DeWine taps Lt. Gov. John Husted for Vance’s Senate seat
Julia Garrison News Editor COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday, Jan. 17 that current lieutenant governor Jon Husted would fill Ohio’s newly vacant Senate seat following JD Vance’s resignation leading up to his inauguration as the next Vice President. Jon Husted …
Candidates discuss local and national problems in LWV Candidates Night
Politicians running for local, state and national positions came to Wayne County to discuss politics and policies with Wayne County residents. Sam Kang Contributing Writer On Oct. 10, Wayne County residents met with several politicians during Candidates’ Night at Shisler Auditorium at The Ohio State …