Two African American state representatives recently raised concerns they have been stopped unnecessarily by security at Columbus' Capitol Square. Rep. Emilia Sykes, one of the elected officials, said that she observed her White counterparts being allowed to pass, while she was not.
The Highway Patrol, one of the agencies that handles security in that area, stated it has contacted Sykes to discuss the matter. We also discuss the issue in our weekly reporter roundtable.
We'll also talk about a new poll showing a tight Ohio governor's race and a report that ECOT required employees seeking severance pay to agree to not speak negatively about the now-closed charter school.
Guests:
Andy Chow, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch