Understanding Initiative and Referendum in Ohio Elections
Ohio voters face two powers: initiative and referendum. Initiatives originate from the people and may place laws on the ballot, while referendums review laws already passed by the legislature. Municipal and state levels both may use these tools, with timing and requirements varying by jurisdiction.
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Ohio
General Assembly
Municipal Council
ACLU Seeks Commutation Of Ohio Death Sentences
Ohio ACLU officials plan meetings with Governor Gilligan's staff to press administrative commutations for 63 death row inmates after the Supreme Court ruling striking capital punishment. If pursued, the moves would end months of court action by replacing individual resentencing with gubernatorial commutations.
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ACLU
Columbus Bureau
Columbus
Benson Wolman
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio
John Gilligan
Ohio
Wolman
Ohio Aclu
US S. Supreme Court
Ohio Penitentiary
Lima State Hospital
This Speculator Feels No Guilt
An American in Brussels argues that currency speculation stems from systemic flaws not individual greed. He describes moving dollars into francs to shield his family and company from devaluation and notes bankers share the sense of responsibility while panics press funds across borders. He calls for reform of the global financial system.
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Richard C. Longworth
Brussels
UPI
Europe
Belgium
Forest Land Reveals Wider Roles Beyond Timber
Forester William Cowen Jr says forests serve wildlife, recreation, water, beauty and education beyond timber. He notes 759 million acres in the United States with 509 million commercial and 250 million non commercial and warns of fragile ecosystems amid rising recreation demand. A second item reports Robert E. Fenwick injured in a Friday crash at CR 3 and CR 45. cited for failure to stop.
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Columbus
William Cowen, Jr
Cowen
U.S
Lodi
Robert E. Fenwick
Lodi Hospital
Highway Patrol
Fenwick
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