Capitol Connection allows users to follow bills as they make their way through the Ohio General Assembly. Included in the database are current and past state legislation, archived government documents, daily and weekly updates of statehouse news, and legislators’ email, committee assignments and voting history.
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Ohio Legal Help
Ohio Legal Help is a nonprofit organization that was launched in 2019 to help all Ohioans access the civil justice system. We provide plain language legal help information, interactive self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources that empower Ohioans to resolve their legal issues.
Our legal help information is written by Our Team, opens a new window and reviewed by expert private and legal aid lawyers. This ensures that Ohio Legal Help users have information that is easy to understand, action-oriented and accurate.
State Affairs
State Affairs is the home of Ohio’s most comprehensive state government news service. Powered by Gongwer News Service’s reporting, State Affairs delivers the news that Ohioans need to keep up with government operations, policy debates and political developments. Use State Affairs to become better informed on key issues and the officials who are making decisions.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (Proquest) 2013-Current Edition
This is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. The perfect place to find the raw data funders want to see in well-written grant proposals.

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