A strategy and training meeting was held Wednesday to encourage petition signatures to place Robert F. Kennedy and his newly announced running mate, Nicole Shanahan, on the general election ballot in November.
Mia Lewis, associate director of Common Cause Ohio, said the goal of Citizens Not Politicians is to create a 15-member citizen’s commission, composed of five Democrat, five Republican and five independent citizens who represent the wide demographics of Ohio.
Kennedy’s campaign hosted a screening of a biographical documentary about the embattled presidential candidate.
City council debated the transparency of Athens courts systems concerning budget shortfalls in grant programs
Ohio’s March 19 primary election allows citizens to cast their votes for who they want to see on the November ballot.
Ohio University hosts speakers from the around world at the annual Baker Peace Conference to comment on the current state of democracy.
Athens County League of Women’s Voters hosts Democratic Primary Candidate forum Tuesday.
President Joe Biden announced he was coming to visit East Palestine for the first time Friday to give an update on the Norfolk Southern train derailment. However, in an area where over half of the majority is Republican, he was met with many displeased residents who did not care to hear Biden’s updates.
The deadline to register for the primaries is Feb. 20 and students can register to vote or check their voter registration online at Ohio’s voter registration system. Elections will be locally held for people to vote for whoever is in their registered political party March 19.
City Council met Feb. 5 and heard from protesters who called upon them to pass a resolution for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Ohio University students share their thoughts on politicians and the 2024 election.
With the elections coming up more quickly than one might think, students discuss whether they have started paying attention and why.
Last Wednesday, the Ohio Senate voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto against Ohio House Bill 68, which limits access to essential healthcare needs for transgender youth. The law goes into effect April 23.
Ohio University Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss two resolutions, including updating faculty promotion and tenure requirements and redefining the co-curricular activities.
Athens City Council met on Monday evening to discuss the Athens City Commission on Disabilities’ annual report and essential city services to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
The city already outlaws the use of tobacco in parks, but amending this would add that people are not permitted to use any sort of marijuana product, which may include inhaling, exhaling, burning, edibles, liquid vapes and other lighted smoking devices, papers or devices used for marijuana.
Athens City Council met Monday to discuss two ordinances concerning tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL, and solid waste hauling in the city.
On Monday, the student senate held a town hall focusing on how Ohio University supports student health and well-being.
Athens City Council met in committees Nov. 13 to discuss the solid waste hauling contract and tobacco licensing.
Student senate met Wednesday to discuss student safety and well-being through Ohio University’s Office of Health Promotion.
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