Concealed-carry bill eliminates testing
Concealed-carry bill eliminates testing
COLUMBUS
A bill would let concealed handgun permit-holders in Ohio bypass competency courses to renew their licenses. The legislation was among a flurry of bills that state lawmakers passed this week ahead of their summer break.
It cleared the House and was sent to the Senate for consideration. The bill would eliminate the demonstrated competency requirement for a license renewal and instead only require that applicants provide proof of training to renew.
230K mark gay pride
COLUMBUS
The 31st annual Gay Pride Parade stepped off on High Street in downtown Columbus on Saturday, but it didn’t just celebrate members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The event also honored their allies.
ÔøΩ“It’s saying, ‘I’m straight, but I’m not narrow-minded; I’m standing up for gay rights,’” said Karla Rothan, Stonewall Columbus’ executive director. ÔøΩ
More than 230,000 people attended the two-day gay-pride celebration, joined by about 600 volunteers and 200 vendors. The budget for the privately funded event is $206,000.
Grant allows free rides
COLUMBUS
Ohio is using a federal grant to provide free bus rides to families of youth detained in state juvenile detention centers on this Father’s Day weekend. The goal is to help family members who don’t have the means to travel themselves with the chance to see their child as part of the child’s rehabilitation process.
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