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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in support of proposed new legislation on cell phone use in schools, stating that banning cellphones in all of Ohio's K-12 schools will improve kids' mental health, focus and learning. Under Senate Bill 158 Ohio school districts would have to prohibit cellphone use by students during school hours starting September 1, 2025. Learn more on this proposed legislation from Dispatch reporter Laura Bischoff. Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine https://lnkd.in/ekJ5fqdE

Our latest installment of the weekly staff profile puts the focus and "the lens" on Dispatch photojournalist Courtney Hergesheimer. Courtney's passion for photography goes back to her days in middle school and continues to provide her the honor and duty of giving people a chance to be seen and heard. Learn more about Courtney and the steadfast determination to document life. Courtney Hergesheimer https://lnkd.in/exPT3HRr

Two years ago, Ohio did what few other states had done previously by allowing every family the ability to receive a voucher to pay for private school. School choice advocates praised the action stating the expansion would give opportunities to children who would never otherwise attend a private school. However, public school leaders criticized the action, warning it would siphon funding for public schools. A team of reporters examined the impact of the program expansion and share with you what they have learned. https://lnkd.in/eBTTsbkv

A local elected official is tied up in an ongoing legal battle as their bank tries to foreclose on their home for failure to pay their mortgage. The Dispatch's Jordan Laird, a Government and Politics reporter at the Columbus, has more on the ongoing efforts of all parties involved. Jordan Laird https://lnkd.in/eDicvkjR

11 international students at Ohio State University have reported that their F-1 student visas have been revoked, and OSU President Ted Carter doesn't know why. Carter stated, "Ohio State plays no role in these decisions, I share a strong desire for clarity around these actions." Sheridan Hendrix of the Dispatch has more on this developing story. The Ohio State University Sheridan Hendrix https://lnkd.in/eNZCbwEG

The latest edition of the Dispatch's growth and development newsletter, Breaking Ground, is ready for your viewing pleasure. https://lnkd.in/etXE7Bfh

Central Ohioans could soon see their electric bills increase in June according to American Electric Power (AEP). Dispatch reporter Max Filby has more in the recent announcement and the reasoning for the potential increase. American Electric Power Max Filby https://lnkd.in/edWfHcfr

Recent cuts in programming at The Ohio State University have led to a publicly announced resignation of a student recruitment officer at a recent event for admitted students. Higher education reporter Sheridan Hendrix shares the latest on this announcement and the reasons behind it. The Ohio State University Sheridan Hendrix https://lnkd.in/epe96s4h

Governmental leaders announced the launch of the Funding Review Advisory Committee on Tuesday. The committee is tasked with assessing funding trends; evaluate current and potential tax revenue sources; assess revenue utilization; recommend sustainability strategies; and identify opportunities for improvement. Meet the local leaders who mad "the cut. Jordan Laird City of Columbus Franklin County https://lnkd.in/eX7X-j7v