Ohio News

• Prison Reform (HB 338): The Ohio House passed a bill banning higher education programs in "high security" prisons (Level 3+). This affects ~262 Sinclair Community College students. Sponsors argue it incentivizes good behavior to earn privileges; critics note it hinders rehabilitation. The bill now moves to the Senate.
• Hemp & Marijuana (SB 56): The Senate passed legislation likely to be signed by Gov. DeWine soon.
  • Hemp Ban: Intoxicating hemp (Delta-8/THCA) will be banned from gas stations/vape shops and sold only in licensed dispensaries.
  • Pot Rules: Recreational marijuana must stay in original packaging; out-of-state cannabis possession is criminalized.
  • Funding: Signing unlocks $28.3M for local dispensary hos ...