Ohio Constitution

A hearing is set Thursday morning on a proposal designed to make it harder for citizens and groups to put constitutional amendments on the Ohio ballot.…

Following the vote on Issue One in the most recent midterms, state politicians are looking to change how residents can amend the constitution.House Joint…

For the first time, Ohio’s two constitutions are on display at the Statehouse, in an exhibit opened on the eve of the original constitution’s signing 216…

Earlier this month, Ohio voters rejected the latest attempt to change the state constitution through a referendum. Issue 1, a measure to lessen penalties…

Leaders of the Ohio Legislature say it’s time to look at restricting ways for citizens to change the state constitution.House Speaker Ryan Smith says…

Ohio’s top law enforcement official will serve as co-chair for a campaign to pass Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment for crime victims on the…

Ohioans will be voting on an issue this fall that, if passed, would add what backers call a victim’s bill of rights to the Ohio Constitution.The Secretary…

Among the cuts made in the Ohio two-year budget? An updated state constitution.In last week's budget, which was signed into law by Gov. John Kasich, the…

Victims' rights advocates are proposing an amendment to Ohio's constitution that would give crime victims and their families the same rights as the…

The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus has introduced a bill to remove references to slavery from the state constitution, a move caucus members say will make…