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19-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Sue 'em all.' Transgender Ohioans need to take fight to court. Letters
Re "'It's like saying the world is round:' Ohio GOP wants state to recognize only 2 sexes,' April 7: 'Ohio Republicans want to take a page from President Donald Trump and require the state to recognize only two sexes,' reported Haley BeMiller (''It's like saying the world is round:' Ohio GOP wants state to recognize only 2 sexes,' April 7). Earth, of course, is no round ball, but a spheroid with equatorial bulge and polar flattening. If I were a transgender American injured or even seriously inconvenienced by the State of Ohio or by any sports organization, school system, employer or public accommodation, then I would consult legal counsel about suing the offender. In my opinion as an honorably discharged U.S. Army Legal Specialist, such litigation requires consideration of three times the U.S. Supreme Court upheld trans rights. In 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (2023), the High Court repeatedly upheld state LGBT-inclusive anti-discrimination laws. See also: J. Eric Peters, "A very good year for LGBTQ+ Americans and 303 Creative," Philadelphia Gay News, Aug. 2, 2023. In Williams v. Kincaid, SCOTUS let stand (2023) an appellate ruling (2022) that the Americans with Disabilities Act covers gender dysphoria. In a landmark civil rights case, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia (2020), the Supreme Court found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Sue 'em all, and let God sort them out. Joseph Eric Peters, Columbus This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio attacking trans people like Trump. Time to fight back. | Letter
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
REAL ID deadline nears: What you need to know about updating your Ohio driver's license
If you put off getting a REAL ID, now is the time to do it. Beginning May 7, U.S. agencies will require people to present REAL IDs to get through airport security or access federal facilities, including nuclear power plants. Congress passed the law 20 years ago, but its implementation has been delayed multiple times since then. About 55% of the 9.1 million licenses and IDs in Ohio are already REAL ID-compliant, according to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Here's what you need to know about the new rule. Ohioans can visit any BMV location to update their driver's license with documents proving: Full legal name. Date of birth. Legal presence in the U.S. Social Security number. Ohio street address (two documents from different sources). Name change, if applicable. The BMV will give you a temporary ID and mail your new driver's license in a plain, white envelope. You will receive your ID in the mail within 10 business days. If you have not received your new card after 28 days, contact Ohio BMV online or call 1-844-OHIO-BMV (1-844-644-6268) to check the status of your card. The BMV accepts a wide range of documents for REAL ID requirements. Name, date of birth and residency: Birth certificate, U.S. passport, permanent resident card, naturalization certificate. Social Security number: Social Security card, W-2, 1099 form, pay stub. Ohio address: Driver's license, tax return, credit card statement, insurance policy, utility bill, Ohio concealed weapons permit, proof of home ownership. Name change: Marriage license, divorce decree, annulment of marriage. You can see a full list of acceptable documents here. Ohioans who don't have a REAL ID must show a passport or other approved ID to travel domestically. The Transportation Security Administration also accepts permanent resident cards, U.S. Department of Defense IDs, Global Entry cards and photo IDs issued by federally recognized tribal nations. U.S. passports are still required for international travel. REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses have a star in the top right corner. Standard licenses say "not for federal ID" in the same corner. Haley BeMiller covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: REAL ID deadline is approaching: What Ohioans need to know
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
REAL ID deadline nears: What you need to know about updating your Ohio driver's license
If you put off getting a REAL ID, now is the time to do it. Beginning May 7, U.S. agencies will require people to present REAL IDs to get through airport security or access federal facilities, including nuclear power plants. Congress passed the law 20 years ago, but its implementation has been delayed multiple times since then. About 55% of the 9.1 million licenses and IDs in Ohio are already REAL ID-compliant, according to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Here's what you need to know about the new rule. Ohioans can visit any BMV location to update their driver's license with documents proving: Full legal name. Date of birth. Legal presence in the U.S. Social Security number. Ohio street address (two documents from different sources). Name change, if applicable. The BMV will give you a temporary ID and mail your new driver's license in a plain, white envelope. You will receive your ID in the mail within 10 business days. If you have not received your new card after 28 days, contact Ohio BMV online or call 1-844-OHIO-BMV (1-844-644-6268) to check the status of your card. The BMV accepts a wide range of documents for REAL ID requirements. Name, date of birth and residency: Birth certificate, U.S. passport, permanent resident card, naturalization certificate. Social Security number: Social Security card, W-2, 1099 form, pay stub. Ohio address: Driver's license, tax return, credit card statement, insurance policy, utility bill, Ohio concealed weapons permit, proof of home ownership. Name change: Marriage license, divorce decree, annulment of marriage. You can see a full list of acceptable documents here. Ohioans who don't have a REAL ID must show a passport or other approved ID to travel domestically. The Transportation Security Administration also accepts permanent resident cards, U.S. Department of Defense IDs, Global Entry cards and photo IDs issued by federally recognized tribal nations. U.S. passports are still required for international travel. REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses have a star in the top right corner. Standard licenses say "not for federal ID" in the same corner. Haley BeMiller covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: REAL ID deadline is approaching: What Ohioans need to know
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
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Ohio Republican lawmakers want to make major changes to marijuana law approved by voters
Ohio would impose a higher tax on recreational marijuana and limit home grow under a new bill that marks a major departure from the law approved by voters in 2023. Senate Bill 56, introduced Tuesday by Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, increases the excise tax on adult-use cannabis products from 10% to 15%, with all revenue going into the state general fund. Ohio currently directs marijuana dollars to several different pots, including one to support municipalities with dispensaries. The proposal also: Allows people to grow no more than six plants at home, down from the current maximum of 12. Eliminates the social equity and jobs program, which aims to promote diversity in the marijuana industry and support those who were disenfranchised by prohibition. Requires anyone transporting adult-use marijuana and paraphernalia to store it in the trunk of their car. Reduces the THC product cap from from 90% to 70%. Permits smoking and vaping only in private residences, unless they're child care facilities or rentals that ban marijuana combustion. Current law already prohibits smoking in public places, similar to the tobacco ban. Caps the number of active dispensaries to 350 and requires them to sell both adult-use and medical marijuana. Does not require the Division of Cannabis Control to set rules for delivery and online ordering. Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio began last summer, months after voters legalized it for adults 21 and older. Total sales were nearing $300 million as of Saturday, according to data from the Division of Cannabis Control, and the average price of flower sat around $192 per ounce. The voter-approved measure was an initiated statute, not a constitutional amendment, which means lawmakers can tweak as much or as little as they want. Potential changes stalled last year because of Republican infighting, but the Legislature's new GOP leaders generally support overhauling the marijuana law. This story will be updated. Haley BeMiller covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio bill would increase recreational marijuana tax, limit home grow
