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FREDERICKSBURG - Good communication is critical in an emergency situation, and it's a tool severely lacking for the South Central Fire District and other first responder and state agencies working in the area.
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Wed, Jul 14, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio - One state lawmaker said public schools and colleges should not have the right to force students to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Rep. Scott Wiggam, R-Wayne County, is introducing a bill that creates penalties for schools that even ask about a student's COVID-19 vaccine status.
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Mon, Jun 21, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) - Just hours before Gov. Mike DeWine is set to address the state, lawmakers announced they are preparing for the immediate repeal of health orders on June 23.
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Wed, May 12, 2021
The Ohio House and Senate have passed a bill to limit states of emergency and health orders issued by the governor. Supporters say the change would allow for more accountability between the executive and legislative branches.
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Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Ohio Republicans passed a bill Wednesday let state lawmakers change or revoke the state's public health orders over the objections of Democrats and Gov. Mike DeWine.
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Wed, Mar 10, 2021
COLUMBUS - Republican lawmakers' latest in a yearlong attempt to rein in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's authority to issue public health orders during the pandemic passed Wednesday in the House and faces a likely veto by the governor.
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Wed, Mar 10, 2021
(The Center Square) - A bill before the Ohio House would eliminate the requirement for those carrying a gun to tell law enforcement officers they have it. Instead, they only would need to mention it if asked. Rep. Scott Wiggam, R-Wayne County, said the state's current law is unclear and its penalties are too harsh. His bill, House Bill 89, changes that.
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Fri, Feb 19, 2021
COLUMBUS - State Rep. Scott Wiggam will serve a second cycle as chair of the House State and Local Government committee.
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Mon, Feb 1, 2021