Ohio libraries call on DeWine to veto budget provision to move books on gender, identity Sheridan Hendrix Columbus Dispatch 0:00 ...

OLC represents Ohio's 251 public library systems, some of which are also calling on patrons to call on DeWine to veto the provision, but to do so thoughtfully.

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The Ohio biennial budget, recently passed by the legislature, includes a provision requiring public libraries to separate materials related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Ohio biennial budget, recently passed by the legislature, includes a provision requiring public libraries to separate materials related to sexual orientation or gender identity.