Maggie Prosser, Author at The New Political

Ohio U ordered cease-and-desist to fraternity after death of recent pledge

City Council appoints members to housing board; expressed support for new trail

Election 2018

Did Cordray really leave rape kits untested as attorney general?

New bike paths and parking meter upgrades might be coming to Athens following this week’s City Council meeting

As summer construction projects wind down, new projects ramp up

Local coffee market stirs with new Starbucks, students express opinions

Senator holds up replica Constitution as gun control debate heats up

Mann disputes climate change deniers with cartoons

Bridge OHIO launches uncontested platform for Student Senate administration

Athens High School students plan Friday protest for gun control

Worse than normal flu season making local impact

Starbucks is coming to Athens, but local coffee shops are here to stay

Graduate Student Senate supports bill to protect LGBT individuals

Ohio University begins accepting SNAP benefits at Jefferson Marketplace

A Starbucks is coming to Athens

Here’s what Athens’ Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 snow emergency alerts mean

Athens is suing the state of Ohio over control of local taxes

Law

Montana just repealed Marsy’s Law. What does that mean for Ohio?

Law

Here’s how two Ohio Democrats say they’ll bring universal health care to the state

American Association of University Professors denounces athlete-only tutoring center

Law

This is how Issue 1 would expand crime victim’s rights

Money

Could fireworks become legal in Ohio?

Ohio U sponsored weekends bring more people and money to town

How did Athens City Schools score on the ODE report card?

5 things President Nellis has done so far in office

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Ohio Democrats look forward to the 2022 midterm elections after struggling during the 2020 election.

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As the fall semester wraps up and Ohio University students rush to meet final deadlines, Student Senate discussed mental health and well-being resources for Bobcats during its Wednesday night meeting.

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18 Nov

OPINION: The beginning of the Biden era

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18 Nov

Some Republican politicians across the country are supporting Trump’s refusal to concede, as well as his false claims of mass voter fraud. In Ohio, the reaction from Republican politicians has been mixed. It has also led to discussions of future elections.
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18 Nov

Ohio University issued a limited cease-and-desist order to Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and Sigma Kappa sorority Monday night after reports that both organizations engaged in activity that violates current health and safety guidelines.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the state would be implementing a string of new coronavirus restrictions, including a curfew for 21 days.
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OPINION: Progressivism is a winning strategy

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Athens City Council passed a resolution Monday night to encourage the state legislature to extend the deadline to conduct remote council and board meetings past Dec. 1.

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OPINION: America, buckle your seatbelt. The Trump lame-duck era is upon us.
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