J.D. Davidson

J.D. Davidson is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience in newspapers in Ohio, Georgia, Alabama and Texas. He is a regional editor for The Center Square.

Courts
Judge temporarily stops removal of power from Ohio State Board of Education

(The Center Square) – A new, governor-appointed K12 education agency with most of the authority currently held by the state school board in Ohio is on hold for at least… Read More

September 25, 2023
Legislation
Democrats object to Vance’s bill to ban mask mandates

(The Center Square) – Democrats objected Thursday afternoon to unanimous passage of Sen. J.D. Vance’s proposed legislation that would ban federal mask mandates through the end of 2024. Without unanimous… Read More

September 8, 2023
Legislation
US Sen. Vance to attempt passage of bill to ban mask mandates

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance says he plans to ask for unanimous passage today of his bill banning federal mask mandates until the end of next year. Read More

September 7, 2023
Public Education
Working group to examine Ohio school bus safety

(The Center Square) – A week after a crash killed an elementary school student in southwest Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a working group to examine the safety of buses… Read More

September 1, 2023
Public Education
Ohio Senate includes universal school choice, flatter tax in its budget

(The Center Square) – The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s next two-year budget includes school choice for all students, removing the power from the State School Board and a… Read More

June 7, 2023