![]() It's already incredibly hard to amend the constitution. Miller: It's unfair, it's undemocratic and it's unnecessary. Everything else, we believe, should be subject mostly to the give and take of a legislature, the checks and balances that come in with that legislative process. A constitution is the broad parameters of government. It should not be a vehicle for the fringe ideas that divide us. A constitution is supposed to be made up of the broad ideas that unite us. Don't allow for outside special interests and monied interests to essentially buy a spot on the ballot to attempt to change public policy, and sometimes − in too many instances in Ohio − pursuing policies to benefit themselves first and Ohioans a distant second. Stewart: Ohio's Constitution should be protected in much the same way as the federal constitution. You can listen to both episodes on this newspaper's website, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Here are some highlights from the interviews. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, and Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio. The USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau invited a supporter and opponent to discuss Issue 1 on the Ohio Politics Explained podcast: Rep. Ohio Issue 1: What you need to know about Ohio's August special election Specifically, it would require 60% of the vote to enact new amendments − instead of a simple majority − and citizens would need to gather more signatures to place a proposal on the ballot. 8 whether to support Issue 1, a proposal that would make it harder to amend the constitution. And a secondary front arrives on Tuesday.Ohio is weeks away from an election that could transform how the state constitution gets changed. A cold front rushes through the state on Monday with another chance of showers and thunderstorms. Later in the day, humid conditions persist. But, by Sunday, as high pressure moves eastward and a warm front lifts into the state, warm, muggy air arrives with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. High pressure dominates the Great Lakes on Saturday plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds. ![]() ![]() A cold front dives through the state on Friday with another slight chance of showers (this one doesn’t have a great moisture source) and also begins bringing in some fresher air. By Thursday, as a low-pressure center slides into the Lower Ohio River Valley, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms become possible across much of the eastern third of the US. Breezes out of the south and southeast also will usher some slightly warmer air into the area. High pressure moves toward the East Coast on Wednesday allowing for a few extra clouds to roll into Ohio. You might notice a slight discoloration in the sky. Visible satellite shows smoke in the upper levels of the atmosphere. We have the sunshine and blue skies to prove it! Most of the state is enjoying mild conditions with some high clouds. High pressure is centered directly over Columbus this afternoon. The moon rises at 9:18pm Tuesday and sets at 7:15am Wednesday. We should have a beautiful view of it tonight. The moon is full at 2:32pm EDT on Tuesday (It’s still below our horizon at that time). We’re a little more than 2” above average for the year so far. July was very wet for Columbus with 6.40” of rain 4.67” above the adjusted 30-year average or normal. TUESDAY: mostly cloudy, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 82. MONDAY: mostly cloudy, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 85. SUNDAY: partly cloudy, warm, humid, chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 88. SATURDAY: a mix of sun and clouds, humid, high 86. FRIDAY: mostly cloudy, more humid, high 86. THURSDAY: mostly cloudy, chance of showers mainly south, high 86. TUESDAY NIGHT: mainly clear, cool, low 60. And a slight chance of showers and storms will arrive with the heat and humidity. ![]() Warmer air moves into the region the farther we get into the work week. It’s August already! How did July fly by so quickly?! Enjoy the full moon tonight! Another good sleeping night tonight.
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