Andy Chow
Andy Chow is a general assignment state government reporter who focuses on environmental, energy, agriculture, and education-related issues. He started his journalism career as an associate producer with ABC 6/FOX 28 in Columbus before becoming a producer with WBNS 10TV.
Andy gained his in-depth knowledge of Statehouse issues while working for Hannah News Service, an online-based news and research publication. He also participated in the Legislative Service Commission’s Fellowship program as a production assistant for “The Ohio Channel.”
Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting atOtterbeinUniversity and took part in the Washington Semester program through American University in Washington, D.C.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear a redistricting case out of North Carolina where Republicans plan to invoke a little-known doctrine known as the independent state legislature theory — and it could have an impact on Ohio's redistricting saga.
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Officials have not confirmed if there was a message that accompanied the packages, and a spokesperson for the Ohio Senate Republican caucus said the motive behind the deliveries was unclear.
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The state is urging law enforcement agencies and courts to use a new digital reporting tool to enter information into state and national criminal databases.
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The online tool is available for drivers between ages 21 to 65 who already have a four-year license. A driver will still need to visit the BMV every eight years for a vision test.
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Six Democrats filed a court challenge after a directive from the secretary of state’s office directed local boards of elections to deny their candidacy petitions.
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Both Democrats and Republicans have talked about suspending the gas tax to lower prices at the pump, but both sides have also raised concerns about the idea.
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Municipalities are expressing concerns over changes in tax revenue and empty office buildings.
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Two analysts are at odds over the role federal bailouts played in driving up demand, with one noting that two stimulus packages — from two White House administrations — reached historic proportions.
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Ohio's governor signed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in class after 24 hours of training. Republicans tout the move as a way to increase safety; educators worry it could lead to more danger.
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Saying "we chose the best of our bad options,” a panel of federal judges has ordered Ohio to implement a set of state legislative maps that were ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court.