diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

A Republican-backed bill that sought to fight back against what conservatives view as liberal ideology in higher education in Ohio is back, as the sponsor promised it would be.

The 136th Ohio General Assembly begins today. Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler breaks down what the top issues could be in the new two-year session.

Senate Bill 83 passed the Ohio Senate, but it stalled in the House, though its sponsor said it had the votes to move.

The controversial Senate bill banning most diversity training at universities and requiring so-called intellectual diversity on electoral politics, marriage and other topics didn’t get a vote in the Ohio House this week.

Senate Bill 83 didn't pass the Ohio House before it adjourned for summer recess, but its sponsor said the proposal isn't dead.

A letter is being circulated among Ohio House Republicans to see if there's enough support for Senate Bill 83 to force a floor vote.

Senate Bill 83 was drafted to address long-standing but sometimes hard-to-define concerns that conservatives have had about public universities.