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Jessie Balmert
@jbalmert
Ohio government + politics reporter @enquirer, @dispatchalerts, @beaconjournal + @USAToday | @scrippsjschool + @ohiou educated | 📧: [email protected]
Columbus, OH
Joined January 2011
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    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.
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    BREAKING: Redistricting: Ohio Supreme Court strikes down congressional map, forcing another round of drawing dispatch.com/story/news/pol… via @DispatchAlerts
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    BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Ohio Supreme Court invalidates state House and Senate maps
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    I'm sure this won't be confusing.
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    Ohio Senate passes bill to allow dogs on patios, 32-0.
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    NEW: #oh12 margin narrows as Franklin County finds votes. Net + 190 for @dannyoconnor1
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    “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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    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.
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    BREAKING: Ohio Supreme Court rejects state House and Senate maps, effectively ending hopes of complete May 3rd primary with legislative and statewide races
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    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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    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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    Ohio's U.S. Sen. Rob Portman won't run for re-election; Republican cites 'partisan gridlock' cincinnati.com/story/news/pol… via @Enquirer
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    BREAKING: Ohio Supreme Court rejects fourth state House and Senate maps. What happens next?
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    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.