What led to Haitian immigrants coming to Springfield; Redistricting amendment ballot language final, and more on Ohio Has Issues

CLEVELAND — Ohio has been in the national spotlight for more than a week due to claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, and the controversy over what's happening with a proposed redistricting amendment. 

On Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we give you the backstory on what led to Haitian immigrants coming to Springfield, while keeping you informed on the final redistricting amendment ballot language as required by the Ohio Supreme Court. 

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We turn to Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Amber Hunt to talk us her thorough article on gang violence that caused Haitians to come to America and the confluence of events that brought them to Ohio. Plus, Cleveland.com's Jeremy Pelzer and Citizens Not Politicians organizer Chris Davey give us the details on what we'll see on November's ballot when it comes to the proposed amendment that would do away with Ohio's currently badly gerrymandered voting districts. We also tell you what Secretary of State Frank LaRose has to say about his victory concerning the ballot language, in court. 

In Ohio's Senate race, we fact check a political ad about Sen. Sherrod Brown's stance on transgender issues, tell you what candidate Bernie Moreno has to say about campaigning with two people who have made Nazi-related comments, and give you each candidate's take on the failure of the US Senate to pass the Right to IVF Act. 

Then, in our Ohio Round Up, we look at controversial actions from the Portage County Sheriff, and clue you in to developing drama over public records requests in Twinsburg. 

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"Ohio Has Issues" is recorded in Cleveland, out of WKYC Studios. New episodes typically stream live every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM on the WKYC YouTube page and the WKYC+ streaming app. "Ohio Has Issues" is also available wherever you listen to podcasts, with episodes dropping after the livestreamed recording sessions end. 

Stephanie is the digital anchor and legal analyst at WKYC. She produces and hosts VERIFY fact check segments and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California.

Mike is an anchor, commentator and editorialist at WKYC. Mike hosts "Front Row Friday" which airs every Friday at 7 PM on 3News and on WKYC+.