Is Ohio becoming a more conservative, far-right state?

I am ashamed to be an Ohioan

Re “Conservative leaders win big”  April 4: 

 I am referring to the headline from the April 5 Dispatch which posits that conservative leaders won big.

Unfortunately, they “won” at the expense of Ohio’s citizens, including children, women, teachers, the medical establishment, and the rule of law.

I am ashamed to be a resident of Ohio. 

Libby Wetherholt, Columbus

Intel should rethink coming to Ohio

If I was Intel or any other company, I would rethink moving into this state, after reading the April 4 Dispatch article, “Culture wars rage in Ohio as lawmakers debate guns, abortion, LGBTQ rights and more.”

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Legislation from the extreme conservative supermajority will make Ohio one of the most far-right, conservative states in the country.

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Except for a few pockets, this state will be as far from progressive and welcoming as a state can get. Ohio is quickly becoming a state where only gun-toting, white, straight, right-wing, evangelical males will feel welcome.

Mark Hiser, Dublin

Online tool can help voters understand levies, bond issues on the ballot

Early voting for the primary has already begun, and there are several levies and bond issues on the ballot in parts of Franklin County that will directly affect voters. It’s crucially important for voters to understand what they’re voting on and how it will affect them and their community.

Your Franklin County Auditor’s office offers an intuitive, updated tool that can help residents understand how their property taxes will be affected by those ballot issues: the Levy Estimator.

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To use the Levy Estimator, visit franklincountyauditor.com/levyestimator. After selecting your home’s location or entering a parcel number, the estimator will show both your current and estimated taxes if a levy or bond issue in your jurisdiction passes in the May primary.

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Issues are on the ballot in Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Whitehall, Jefferson Township, Franklin Township and Mifflin Township. Elections matter, and I encourage every qualified voter to go vote and make sure your voice is heard this primary election season.

Michael Stinziano, Franklin County auditor

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Ketanji Brown Jackson has done the work to earn confirmation

Shortly, the Senate will vote to confirm the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as justice to the United States Supreme Court. Jackson will be the first African American woman to serve on the highest court in the country.