Ohio Republican hatches plot to strip power from incoming Democratic governor

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An Ohio House Republican has introduced a measure that would let the legislature override vetoes from incoming Democratic Gov. Amy Acton by simple majority, cleveland.com reports . House Joint Resolution 11, from Rep. Ron Ferguson of Steubenville, would put a constitutional amendment before voters to lower the override threshold from three-fifths. It needs three-fifths of each chamber, then a majority of voters. Cleveland.com says joint resolutions don’t need a governor’s signature, which makes it easier to reach the ballot. Outgoing Gov. Mike DeWine said last week he wouldn’t back…
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Ohio Republican hatches plot to strip power from incoming Democratic governor
An Ohio House Republican has introduced a measure that would let the legislature override vetoes from incoming Democratic Gov. Amy Acton by simple majority, cleveland.com reports . House Joint Resolution 11, from Rep. Ron Ferguson of Steubenville, would put a constitutional...
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