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THREAD: Today @OhioCapJournal celebrates one year of reporting on how the Statehouse & OH government impact the lives of Ohioans.
Really grateful for all the support we've received. I'd like to share some of the reporting highlights from this past year:
Really grateful for all the support we've received. I'd like to share some of the reporting highlights from this past year:
Spent my initial years covering local communities. My jump to @OhioCapJournal presented a new challenge to report on issues that matter to a broader readership
Knew y'all would be fun to write for when so many read my first big feature, on passenger rail: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2019/12/05/passenger-rail-system-in-ohio-one-data-nerd-has-an-idea-on-how-to-make-it-possible/
Knew y'all would be fun to write for when so many read my first big feature, on passenger rail: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2019/12/05/passenger-rail-system-in-ohio-one-data-nerd-has-an-idea-on-how-to-make-it-possible/
It's a blessing to have time to delve into reporting projects. In Feb, I reviewed all 88 counties & found a major gender disparity among those in public office
...& read thru all the campaign $ reports to find the weirdest stuff: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/02/06/helium-honey-and-hair-products-a-look-into-ohio-pols-odd-campaign-expenses/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/02/25/gender-disparity-evident-in-ohios-county-governments/
...& read thru all the campaign $ reports to find the weirdest stuff: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/02/06/helium-honey-and-hair-products-a-look-into-ohio-pols-odd-campaign-expenses/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/02/25/gender-disparity-evident-in-ohios-county-governments/
We've tried to highlight all the voices in Ohio. When the primary was postponed at the last minute, I heard from ignored pollworkers.
Early in the pandemic, @susantebben & I wrote a series on how COVID-19 affected Appalachia: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/04/09/covid-19-in-appalachia-communities-coming-together-while-staying-apart/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/03/17/ohios-pollworkers-left-in-the-dark-throughout-lengthy-monday-turmoil/
Early in the pandemic, @susantebben & I wrote a series on how COVID-19 affected Appalachia: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/04/09/covid-19-in-appalachia-communities-coming-together-while-staying-apart/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/03/17/ohios-pollworkers-left-in-the-dark-throughout-lengthy-monday-turmoil/
We've tried to promote the needs and concerns of Ohio teachers, who have been chronically ignored throughout 2020:
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/05/08/teachers-celebrated-appreciation-week-at-home-then-dewine-cut-their-funding/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/07/28/i-just-feel-so-powerless-ohio-teachers-fear-returning-to-class/
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/05/08/teachers-celebrated-appreciation-week-at-home-then-dewine-cut-their-funding/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/07/28/i-just-feel-so-powerless-ohio-teachers-fear-returning-to-class/
. @OhioCapJournal has broken numerous stories in 2020 about COVID-19 laws/critics. We wrote the 1st story about the 1st bill targeting the @OHdeptofhealth authority
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/09/08/gop-lawmaker-wants-to-see-if-dewine-can-be-criminally-charged/
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/11/23/ohio-lawmaker-plans-bill-to-rescind-health-order-on-biz-mask-enforcement/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/05/02/gop-lawmaker-plans-bill-to-reopen-ohio-revoke-powers-used-by-dewine-acton/
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/09/08/gop-lawmaker-wants-to-see-if-dewine-can-be-criminally-charged/
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/11/23/ohio-lawmaker-plans-bill-to-rescind-health-order-on-biz-mask-enforcement/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/05/02/gop-lawmaker-plans-bill-to-reopen-ohio-revoke-powers-used-by-dewine-acton/
In October, I broke the story about a person who alleged being recruited for a citizen's arrest plot against the governor: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/10/23/ohioan-reports-being-recruited-for-plot-targeting-gov-dewine-at-his-home/
I've kept a close eye on controversial lawmakers like State Rep. Nino Vitale. In July, I wrote about an unusual campaign practice involving donation $ going to his private gun training
He's now under investigation for it:
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/08/26/vitale-under-review-for-alleged-campaign-finance-violations/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/07/28/teaching-gun-classes-to-raise-campaign-cash-state-says-thats-ok/
He's now under investigation for it:
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/08/26/vitale-under-review-for-alleged-campaign-finance-violations/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/07/28/teaching-gun-classes-to-raise-campaign-cash-state-says-thats-ok/
In April, I uncovered some controversial statements from State Sen. Andrew Brenner + his wife that led to widespread condemnation and calls for him to resign.
Our Brenner coverage was cited in U.S. & foreign outlets: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/04/22/gop-lawmaker-says-he-wont-let-jewish-health-director-turn-ohio-into-nazi-germany/
Our Brenner coverage was cited in U.S. & foreign outlets: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/04/22/gop-lawmaker-says-he-wont-let-jewish-health-director-turn-ohio-into-nazi-germany/
Our reporting holds those in power to account. Even if it pisses them off.
I wrote about a questionable Sen. Portman call in the summer. His office called my reporting "offensive," took me off their press list & now ignores me. So be it. We keep going. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/06/09/sen-portman-heard-from-dozens-of-black-leaders-his-office-wont-name-one/
I wrote about a questionable Sen. Portman call in the summer. His office called my reporting "offensive," took me off their press list & now ignores me. So be it. We keep going. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/06/09/sen-portman-heard-from-dozens-of-black-leaders-his-office-wont-name-one/
I also strive to hear from readers about what's important to them. Each week (or thereabouts), I write an @OhioCapJournal Mailbag column answering questions about Ohio government.
Please send me your questions on Twitter/email! I love writing these. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/12/03/mailbag-what-is-the-process-for-ohio-redistricting-in-2021/
Please send me your questions on Twitter/email! I love writing these. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/12/03/mailbag-what-is-the-process-for-ohio-redistricting-in-2021/
Last story to highlight: a profile this week of Dontavius Jarrells, who overcame childhood lead poisoning and other obstacles to now become an Ohio state representative. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/12/02/dontavius-jarrells-is-ready-for-the-ohio-statehouse/
OCJ coverage...
@jake_zuckerman is writing must-read stories on the coronavirus on a near-daily basis
@susantebben is a talented education reporter covering so many important social justice issues
@martyschladen has indispensable coverage on HB6, healthcare, you name it
@jake_zuckerman is writing must-read stories on the coronavirus on a near-daily basis
@susantebben is a talented education reporter covering so many important social justice issues
@martyschladen has indispensable coverage on HB6, healthcare, you name it
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Much love everybody. Onward! https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/category/commentary/
Reminder to Ohio news outlets that you can reprint all our OCJ content for *free* every day.
Much love everybody. Onward! https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/category/commentary/
