White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others
Vought testified OMB needs a 13% budget boost while the Trump administration proposes 10% cuts across domestic agencies and a $1.5 trillion defense increase.
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Come on down to the Great American State Fair — there’s plenty of room
Despite scorching heat expected to hit 105 degrees, the Trump administration's state fair on the National Mall drew sparse crowds on its opening day.
More than 15,000 acres of Ohio public land approved to be fracked by out-of-state companies
Gov. DeWine just signed a bill to speed up fracking approvals on state parks, as the commission approved $241 million in bids from Texas and Oklahoma companies.
Immigrant advocates give next steps for Ohio Haitians after TPS termination
With work permits expiring July 1, Ohio advocates urge Haitian TPS holders to seek legal aid, plan for deportation, and prepare U.S. citizen children.
Study says 30% of women in Ohio didn’t get needed reproductive care
Young people, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals reported the most difficulty accessing care, despite Ohio's 2023 ballot measure legalizing abortion.
Citizens Utility Board of Ohio questions programs that keep aging power plants running
The report says cost-recovery programs hide inefficiency from consumers, but PJM defends them as necessary for grid reliability amid data center growth.
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Tiffin police investigating motorcycle crash that left rider seriously injured
The rider was traveling at high speed on Greely Street when the motorcycle struck a utility pole and overturned, ejecting them from the vehicle.
How a Ramaswamy administration could flood Ohio with data centers
If elected, Ramaswamy would control state boards that approve data centers, incentivize them, and set utility rules—while holding investments across the industry he'd regulate.
Ohio public school districts face teacher shortages amid reduced state funding, budget woes
A state-funded teacher scholarship program is winding down just as districts report shrinking candidate pools, while new bills propose student teacher stipends and license reforms.
More than 110 Ohio school districts and schools have armed staff members
Ohio teachers' union argues 24 hours of training is inadequate for armed staff to make split-second decisions in active shooter situations.
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More states tighten voting rules ahead of midterm elections
Nine states passed voting restrictions this year, though studies show noncitizen voting is extremely rare and some laws are already facing legal challenges.
Voting rights advocates score three legal victories but remain on alert against election threats
Supreme Court upholds mail ballot grace periods as Trump and the RNC pursue new legal challenges targeting overseas and noncitizen voters.
Trump’s sharpened focus on investigating elections raises fears of midterm meddling
Trump personally directed federal prosecutors to investigate California's election, court records show, as the Justice Department pursues 30 lawsuits over voter rolls ahead of November midterms.
Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind
Civil liberties advocates warn AI tools could amplify surveillance and introduce hidden biases, even as most states lack consistent regulations on police use of the technology.
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America at 250: Keeping our Republic starts here in Ohio
A retired federal judge warns that preserving democracy requires citizens to respect lawful outcomes even when their preferred side loses.
Online safety for Ohio kids requires engagement from parents
Ohio PTA president Nicole Lesnick argues parents must actively engage with gaming platforms like Roblox rather than restrict them entirely.
How is America doing on her 250th birthday?
As America marks 250 years, efforts to overturn ballot initiatives and dismantling of DEI programs undermine the nation's founding principles.
FBI raids in Ohio are troublesome. That’s an understatement.
The FBI's Cleveland raid on the Ohio Organizing Collaborative echoes a painful inversion: the bureau once sent agents to Mississippi to protect voter registration workers, not raid them.
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