HIGHLIGHT: OHIO

Columbus: Gov. Mike DeWine has come out against a controversial bill that would weaken state vaccination laws and grant more individual freedom. Hearings on House Bill 248 have drawn national attention as advocates spread misinformation and conspiracies about COVID-19 vaccines. Testimony from Dr. Sherri Tenpenny and nurse Joanna Overholt drew widespread mockery. “I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures all over the internet of people who have had these shots, and now they’re magnetized,” Tenpenny said. “Explain to me why the key sticks to me. It sticks to my neck too,” Overholt said as a key failed to stick to her neck.

USA TODAY NETWORK The Ohio House Health Committee is considering legislation to eliminate some vaccination requirements and require school districts to clearly inform parents of existing ways to skip childhood inoculations.