death penalty

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, about why he changed his mind on a practice he once supported.

Andy Wilson said he will continue to uphold the state's death penalty law, in spite of a call for abolishment of the capital punishment from Gov. Mike DeWine.

The longtime Republican official has been hinting at publicly opposing capital punishment for some time as he gets ready to leave elected office.

Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman wants a two-decade-old case over the death penalty thrown out. Here’s how that motion could take Kentucky a step closer to restarting executions.

The cost of purchasing the drug used for lethal injection is a big part of what's prompting the conversation.

House Bill 1030's author, Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne), said there is growing support from his colleagues.

Some Republican lawmakers want to move executions forward for the first time since 2018. None have happened since Gov. Mike DeWine took office.

State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are supporting a bill to do away with Ohio's death penalty and this time, it has more backing from conservative Republican lawmakers.

This bill to eliminate capital punishment has more bipartisan support.

Motivated by pro-life beliefs and an interest in fiscal responsibility, a growing number of conservatives in Ohio are seeking to end the state's death penalty.