News In Focus with Chris Long

State Budget with Senator Andy Brenner Chairman of the Education Committee

State Budget with Senator Andy Brenner Chairman of the Education Committee

The biennium budget is due by June 30th by law in the State of Ohio. But Speaker Jason Stephens is calling for a continuing resolution that will carry the budget discussion over into July. State Senator Andy Brenner expresses the frustration that the Ohio Senate members feel, as this is one of the most conservative budgets in recent years that includes an historic universal school choice provision for Ohio students. Senator Andy Brenner of Ohio's 19th District breaks it all down for us. Tune in and tell a friend. 

SOS Frank LaRose discusses Issue 1 and the August 8th Special Election

SOS Frank LaRose discusses Issue 1 and the August 8th Special Election

On this program, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose discusses the August 8th Special Election on Issue 1

The Constitutional Amendment passage increase to 60% would require that any proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Ohio receive the approval of at least 60 percent of eligible voters voting on the proposed amendment.

The Founding Fathers understood the importance of the U.S. Constitution. It takes two-thirds of both chambers of the U.S. Congress and three-fourths of the states to amend the U.S. Constitution.

Ohio is one of only eight states that requires a simple majority to amend their constitution. Forty-two other states have higher standards for amending their constitutions than Ohio has. The Ohio Constitution has been amended 172 times, while the U.S. Constitution has only been amended 27 times.

Radical abortion interests are seeking to place on the November ballot in Ohio an amendment that would legalize abortion to the ninth month of pregnancy, taking Ohio back to the dark days of Roe v. Wade. If the November ballot measure is passed, it will wipe out all of Ohio’s pro-life laws that we have fought for over the past thirty years, including Ohio’s ban on partial-birth abortion, Ohio’s 20-week abortion ban, Ohio’s Heartbeat Law, and the parental notification law. All these pro-life laws will be gone if the radical abortion interests have their way on the November ballot. The Voter registration deadline for the August 8th election is July 10th and EARLY VOTING BEGINS JULY 11TH

 

 

Update on the August 8th Special Election Issue 1

Update on the August 8th Special Election Issue 1

Chris Long and Pastor Al Davis discuss the August 8th Special Election. Voter registration deadline for the August 8th Special Election is July 10th. Early and in-person voting starts July 11th. Ohio Supreme Court issued a decision on ballot language with minor language changes.  It's full steam ahead for August 8th Special Election. OCA urges a vote YES on Issue 1 to safeguard Ohio's Constitution from radical special interests. 

Part 2 - State Rep. Brian Stewart discusses the August 8th Special Election Issue 1

State Rep. Stewart was the sponsor of HJR 1, the constitutional amendment passage increase to 60 percent ballot resolution.  The Senate companion bill, SJR 2, is what actually passed both chambers to establish an August 8th Special Election and to place the constitutional amendment passage increase to 60 percent on the ballot for the voters to decide. Rep. Brian Stewart discusses why it is time to protect Ohio's Constitution from special interests and woke agendas. All eyes are on August 8th now, and it's Vote YES on Issue 1. 

D-Day Prayer Dedicated on the 79th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Washington, D.C.

D-Day Prayer Dedicated on the 79th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Washington, D.C. 

The D-Day Prayer addition to the WWII Memorial was officially dedicated on Tuesday, the 79th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Three WWII veterans were in attendance, one a veteran of Utah Beach. The Friends of the WWII Memorial and the Parks Service held a D-Day ceremony with the D-Day Prayer officially being dedicated as a permanent addition to the WWII Memorial. Speakers included Senator Rob Portman, U.S. Parks Service Superintendant Jeff Reinbold, and Toby Roosevelt, the great-grandson of FDR. The prayer has been open to the public since January, but today was its official ceremonial dedication. 

Part 2  Diane Stover, state director of Protect Ohio Children discusses the indoctrination and sexualization of our children in the Ohio classroom. Parents and concerned citizens are standing up and taking action. Diane is here to discuss the details. The Mission - Protect Ohio Children Coalition is a state-wide grassroots volunteer organization dedicated to watching schools and school boards across Ohio. When schools take steps to bring indoctrination into Ohio schools through Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE), Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we will expose it. Is your school district presenting obscene, radical, or dangerous information in the classroom?

State Rep. Brian Stewart discusses the August 8th Special Election Issue 1

State Rep. Brian Stewart discusses the August 8th Special Election Issue 1

State Rep. Stewart was the sponsor of HJR 1, the constitutional amendment passage increase to 60 percent ballot resolution.  The Senate companion bill, SJR 2, is what actually passed both chambers to establish an August 8th Special Election and to place the constitutional amendment passage increase to 60 percent on the ballot for the voters to decide. Rep. Brian Stewart discusses why it is time to protect Ohio's Constitution from special interests and woke agendas. All eyes are on August 8th now, and it's Vote YES on Issue 1. 

Candidate Spotlight with U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno

In a surprise development, Special Counsel John Durham delivered his report on the Trump-Russia probe. The report was damaging to the FBI and the Justice Department for their role in continuing to falsify documents and advance the false narrative of the Russian Dossier that was paid for by the Hillary Clinton Campaign. U.S. Senate Candidate Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno discusses the need for Washington to undergo a major reform, that these agencies have betrayed the American people's trust. He shares his vision and the issues that he is running on. The U.S. Senate race in Ohio is in 2024. Bernie Moreno is one of the first to declare his candidacy for the Republican Primary to challenge Democrat Sherrod Brown. 

Candidate Spotlight with U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno

Candidate Spotlight with U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno

In a surprise development, Special Counsel John Durham delivered his report on the Trump-Russia probe. The report was damaging to the FBI and the Justice Department for their role in continuing to falsify documents and advance the false narrative of the Russian Dossier that was paid for by the Hillary Clinton Campaign. U.S. Senate Candidate Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno discusses the need for Washington to undergo a major reform, that these agencies have betrayed the American people's trust. He shares his vision and the issues that he is running on. The U.S. Senate race in Ohio is in 2024. Bernie Moreno is one of the first to declare his candidacy for the Republican Primary to challenge Democrat Sherrod Brown. 

Part 2  Diane Stover, state director of Protect Ohio Children discusses the indoctrination and sexualization of our children in the Ohio classroom. Parents and concerned citizens are standing up and taking action. Diane is here to discuss the details. The Mission - Protect Ohio Children Coalition is a state-wide grassroots volunteer organization dedicated to watching schools and school boards across Ohio. When schools take steps to bring indoctrination into Ohio schools through Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE), Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we will expose it. Is your school district presenting obscene, radical, or dangerous information in the classroom?

Sixty Percent Constitutional Amendment Increase on the Floor Tomorrow - Discussion with Mike Gonidakis

Sixty Percent Constitutional Amendment Increase on the Floor Tomorrow - Discussion with Mike Gonidakis

The House Rules Committee and Speaker Stephens have cleared the way for SJR 2 to be on the Ohio House floor for a vote on Wednesday's session (May 10th) which is the deadline if the constitutional amendment increase to 60 percent is going to be on the August special election ballot. High drama at the Ohio Statehouse: Here to discuss the details is Ohio Right to Life President Mike Gonidakis. 

Part 2  Diane Stover, state director of Protect Ohio Children discusses the indoctrination and sexualization of our children in the Ohio classroom. Parents and concerned citizens are standing up and taking action. Diane is here to discuss the details. The Mission - Protect Ohio Children Coalition is a state-wide grassroots volunteer organization dedicated to watching schools and school boards across Ohio. When schools take steps to bring indoctrination into Ohio schools through Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE), Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we will expose it. Is your school district presenting obscene, radical, or dangerous information in the classroom?

A Call for National Prayer on This Week’s News in Focus

A Call for National Prayer on This Week's News in Focus

Men ought always to pray and not to faint. Luke 18:1   II Chronicles 7:14 If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray...      James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Joining me on this broadcast are Pastor Al Davis and Pastor Gary Click as we join in a time of prayer for our nation, for our leaders, our youth, and for the church.  Set aside time this Thursday, May 4th for the National Day of Prayer.

Part 2  Update from the Ohio Statehouse, as Speaker Stephens has canceled session this week, causing great concern as to what his intentions are concerning HJR1, the resolution to raise the constitutional amendment passage to 60 percent. Time is running out; there are only two days to call for session next week: Tuesday or Wednesday, May 9th or 10th. Joining me to discuss the constitutional amendment process in the State of Ohio and the need to raise the threshold to 60 percent for passage is Greg Lawson, Research Fellow with the Buckeye Institute. 

Call to Action on HJR1 and Statehouse Update

Call to Action on HJR1 and Statehouse Update

The sixty percent constitutional amendment increase has reached a critical point. HJR 1 passed out of the Constitutional Resolutions Committee on Wednesday, making the discharge petition of no effect. The bill is now in the purview of the Speaker’s power as to when it would come to the floor for a vote. The only day scheduled for session this week is Wednesday, and that is when the budget is scheduled to be voted out of the House. Here to discuss the constitutional amendment resolution and the state budget is Greg Lawson, research fellow of the Buckeye Institute. 

Ohio SAFE Act H.B. 68 with Rep. Gary Click Protecting Ohio's Children from Transitioning Drugs and Surgery

State Rep. Gary Click of Ohio's 88th District has re-introduced Ohio's SAFE Act, H.B. 68. Last year, the legislation received hearings in committee from young people who had gone through the horrible experience of transitioning from their birth gender by hormonal treatment and in some cases irreversible surgeries. Their heart-wrenching stories stirred the committee members, and the evidence was undeniable of how harmful this indoctrination of gender dysphoria is to our young people. Ohio's SAFE Act, H.B. 68, is sponsored by State Rep. Gary Click and 40 other House members. Hearings should begin in the next few weeks. Call your representative and urge them to support Ohio's SAFE Act, H.B. 68. Click here to read the legislation   

Statehouse Update on Discharge Petition and 60 percent Constitutional Amendment Increase

Statehouse Update on Discharge Petition and 60 Percent Constitutional Amendment Increase

OCA President Chris Long and Pastor Al Davis discuss this week at the Ohio Statehouse. All eyes are on Columbus in hopes that the Ohio House will have the 60 votes to put the 60 percent Constitutional Amendment increase on a special August ballot, heading off the radical abortion amendment that could be on the November ballot if the petition circulators secure enough signatures by July 5th. What is at stake are the lives of Ohio's unborn for years to come, If the radical abortion interests have their way, abortion will be legal to the ninth month in Ohio and it would be put in our Ohio Constitution. Pray that our efforts are successful. Tune in the learn more and tell a friend. 

Part 2

Discharge Petition on HJR 1 Constitutional Amendment with State Rep. Scott Wiggam

State Rep. Scott Wiggam joined his colleagues in signing on to a discharge petition on HJR 1, the constitutional amendment that will increase the requirement for constitutional amendments to pass by 60 percent. Rep. Wiggam was the chair of a special committee that Speaker Stevens concocted back on February 16th after he stalled the measure by not conducting hearings or calling for House sessions in which the measure may have passed before the February 1st deadline to get on the May ballot. Many believe that was the payback that  Rep. Jason Stevens gave to the 32 Democrats in exchange for their votes for his speakership. Speaker Stevens won the speaker's vote with only 22 Republicans and all 32 Democrats. On March 30th he removed Rep. Wiggam from the chairmanship of the Constitutional Resolutions Committee in retaliation for Rep. Wiggam's signature on the discharge petition. 

A call to action has gone out, urging legislators to sign on to the discharge petition which will bring the measure directly to the floor for an up or down vote. Call your representative today and urge them to sign the discharge petition on HJR 1, the constitutional amendment increase requirement of 60 percent. https://ohiohouse.gov/members/directory