The outgoing governor is putting his last touches before making his way out.
Ohio’s current Governor John Kasich decided to veto a bill expanding gun-owner rights. Plus he went ahead and expanded the anti-discrimination order to include gender identity on Wednesday.
“Even the National Rifle Association is on record as supporting the concept of red flag laws,” Kasich said. “That the General Assembly has been unwilling to even debate the idea is baffling and unconscionable to me. This idea’s omission from this legislation is a shortcoming that I cannot accept.”
The veto to the gun bill will strengthen illegal “strawman” gun purchases and allow off-duty police officers to carry concealed guns.
The anti-discrimination gender identification bill bars discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation.
Kasich, who leaves office Jan. 13 due to term limits.
Source: 10TV
