Speaker snared in bribery probe played long game in Ohio
Ohio Rep. Larry Householder, 61, amid a $60 million federal bribery probe, pressed a protracted strategy for the speakership while vowing to fix the school funding system. He built a bipartisan coalition and later won the speaker’s gavel, amid recalls of past deals and a looming preliminary hearing in August.
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EdChoice, testing eyed as Ohio education shifts
Former Buckeye school staffer Collins argues testing delays hinder instruction and calls for changes to EdChoice. She supports parental choice while noting states’ three education systems strain districts. She aims to influence statewide schooling policy and future steps. Contact included.
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Ohio lawmakers seek replacement for Speaker amid bribery probe
GOP members signal Rep. Bob Cupp as a unifying choice to replace Larry Householder after his arrest in the $60 million federal bribery investigation. Support grows among Republicans including Niraj Antani and Gary Scherer while Rep. Rick Carfagna promotes his own bid.
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