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With two weeks of rising cases, Ohio has gotten further away from its pandemic finish line.

Most of the state saw wind gusts of 50 mph.

The bill is designed to bring lawmakers into the decision-making process, supporters said. But will it make Ohioans safer?

Not making the distinction “may lead to confusion for the layperson as to whether an individual died by COVID-19 or died with COVID-19,” said the report from the office of Republican state Auditor Keith Faber.

In January, Gov. Mike DeWine signed a so-called “Stand Your Ground” bill that eliminates an individual's duty to retreat before using force.

Earlier this week, a 17-year-old Washington resident posed a question on Reddit: "Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if my parents won’t provide consent?"

"In the Ohio Statehouse, we have pro-life majorities in both chambers, and that has been a consistent feature of Ohio's political landscape for years now," Allie Frazier, director of communications for Ohio Right to Life, said. "It really goes to show that Ohioans prioritize life."

A Republican override vote could come as soon as Wednesday.

Statewide, there have been 18,388 confirmed and probable deaths, including 573 in Mahoning County; 448 in Trumbull; and 218 in Columbiana.

“Secure drop boxes will strengthen democracy in Ohio by making voting easier and increasing participation in our elections,” state Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan said.