Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Backers of Ohio abortion issue face deadline today to make Nov. ballot

Today marks the deadline for proponents of abortion access to file signatures to make the November ballot. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Local Politics Wed Jul 5 2023 [Backers of Ohio abortion issue face deadline today to make Nov. ballot]( [Timothy Garrity prays near volunteers Karen Thorn and Patty Wamsley as they gather signatures for Red Wine & Blue's petition for Ohio's Right To Reproductive Freedom With Protections For Health And Safety outside of Cool Beans in Medina.]( Today marks the deadline for proponents of abortion access to file signatures to make the November ballot. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [May 10, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Barbara Ramphal of Sanford, Fla. solicits signatures on a petition to protect reproductive rights outside the Ohio Statehouse. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch]( [How Issue 1 could change the game for future ballot issues in Ohio]( The proposed 60% threshold for amendments gets the most attention. But critics say other changes could keep issues off the ballot altogether. [READ MORE]( [The “Dueling Grounds” exhibit, which includes this historic ring, is open at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort until October 2019.]( [Here's why Kentucky officials must swear they never fought in a duel]( Kentucky is the only state where the swearing-in ceremony of officials routinely elicits giggles, and it is due to a two-century constitutional quirk [READ MORE]( [The “Dueling Grounds” exhibit, which includes this historic ring, is open at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort until October 2019.]( [For subscribers] [Here's why Kentucky officials must swear they never fought in a duel]( Kentucky is the only states where the swearing-in ceremony of officials routinely elicits giggles, and it is due to a two-century constitutional quirk [READ MORE]( [Mark Haake, longtime Mason resident, led a petition drive to get a referendum on the November ballot that would remove two Mason council members. They fell just short of their goal. One of their main issues was their handling of small businesses during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Specifically businesses along Main Street in downtown Mason. Photographed Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.]( [We want to hear from Warren County]( The Enquirer will hold office hours at library branches throughout Warren County in July and August. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](