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Ohio Bill Proposal Would Prevent Biological Men From Competing in Women’s Sports

February 26, 2020February 25, 2020 Zachery Schmidt

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Two Ohio state representatives are set to introduce a bill this week that would prevent biological men from competing in women’s sports.

The Save Women’s Sports Act (SWSA), co-sponsored by Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) and Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Paris Twp.), will designate that sport teams be based on a person’s biological sex rather than how he or she feels.

Ohio State Lawmakers Looking to Revamp Cosmetology Licensing Law

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 Admin

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State lawmakers are considering changes to cosmetology and barber licensing laws, a move that is pitting business groups in favor of deregulation against industry groups who argue current laws protect the public.