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Jessie Balmert
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Jessie Balmert
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Ohio government + politics reporter @enquirer, @dispatchalerts, @beaconjournal + @USAToday | @scrippsjschool + @ohiou educated | 📧: [email protected]
Columbus, OH
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Apr 10, 2018
    Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter died in the Parkland, Florida, shooting had a private audience with @JohnKasich for 45 minutes. Guttenberg supports the efforts to take a person’s weapons if a court decides there is evidence that he or she poses a threat.
    Ohio Republicans take up John Kasich's 'commonsense' gun control ideas
    From cincinnati.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Jan 14, 2022
    BREAKING: Redistricting: Ohio Supreme Court strikes down congressional map, forcing another round of drawing dispatch.com/story/news/pol… via @DispatchAlerts
    Ohio Supreme Court invalidates GOP-approved congressional map 'infused with undue partisan bias'
    From dispatch.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Jan 12, 2022
    BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Ohio Supreme Court invalidates state House and Senate maps
    Redistricting: Ohio Supreme Court strikes down state House and Senate maps
    From dispatch.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Sep 23, 2024
    I'm sure this won't be confusing.
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Jun 27, 2018
    Ohio Senate passes bill to allow dogs on patios, 32-0.
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Aug 8, 2018
    NEW: #oh12 margin narrows as Franklin County finds votes. Net + 190 for @dannyoconnor1
    Ohio 12th margin narrows as Franklin County finds votes
    From cincinnati.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Aug 20, 2024
    “This is a nod to JD,” said former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland. “I’m the real Ohio hillbilly. He’s not.”
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Aug 6, 2019
    This Ohio congressman has an "A" rating from the NRA. His daughter was in the bar across from Sunday's shooting. @RepMikeTurner now says he backs a ban on sales of military-style guns, supports magazine limits and "red flag" legislation.
    GOP congressman from Dayton Mike Turner backs ban on 'military-style' guns, magazine limits
    From cincinnati.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Mar 17, 2022
    BREAKING: Ohio Supreme Court rejects state House and Senate maps, effectively ending hopes of complete May 3rd primary with legislative and statewide races
    Ohio Supreme Court rejects statehouse maps, ending hopes of full May primary
    From dispatch.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Feb 15, 2022
    I'm just a girl standing in front of seven Ohio Redistricting Commission spokespeople, asking them to tell me when this group is meeting.
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Sep 27, 2023
    Ex-Chief Justice O'Connor: "This is a bipartisan gerrymander by politicians who decided to protect themselves and their friends, ignoring the people of Ohio. It could not be more clear that we need citizens — not politicians — drawing legislative maps that put the people first."
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Jan 25, 2021
    Ohio's U.S. Sen. Rob Portman won't run for re-election; Republican cites 'partisan gridlock' cincinnati.com/story/news/pol… via @enquirer
    Portman: 'It’s a tough time to be in public service.' Ohio Senator won't seek re-election.
    From cincinnati.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Apr 14, 2022
    BREAKING: Ohio Supreme Court rejects fourth state House and Senate maps. What happens next?
    Ohio Supreme Court rejects 4th set of legislative maps
    From cincinnati.com
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    Jessie Balmert
    @jbalmert
    Mar 4, 2025
    Which candidate would you like to be the Republican nominee for Ohio’s Governor in 2026? Ramaswamy: 61% Yost: 24% Hill: 6% Other: 9% scholarworks.bgsu.edu/cgi/viewconten… Poll was conducted 2/14-21 before President Trump endorsed Ramaswamy.
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