Ohio Sen. Jon Husted promotes D.C. businesses in Ohio TV ad
An ad featuring Ohio Sen. Jon Husted urging support for small businesses aired on Ohio TV stations while showcasing businesses based in Washington, D.C.
Articles by Dave Miller
Records show Husted declined Teamsters-backed labor bills while taking trucking PAC money
Federal filings show Sen. Jon Husted accepted trucking industry PAC funds while declining to cosponsor labor bills backed by the Teamsters, according to public records.
United Steelworkers endorse Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate
The United Steelworkers endorsed Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid for reelection, praising his support for organized labor, fair trade, and pension protections for Ohio workers.
Reineke’s bill rewrites the marijuana law voters approved
Sen. Bill Reineke cosponsored Senate Bill 56, a measure that rewrites Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law, raising questions about respect for election results.
Sherrod Brown meets Northwest Ohio residents struggling with health care costs
Senate candidate Sherrod Brown met with area residents to discuss health care costs, criticizing Sen. Jon Husted’s voting record on ACA premium tax credits.
Ohio’s largest public service unions endorse Amy Acton for governor
Four major public service unions endorsed Dr. Amy Acton for governor on Dec. 4, adding to an earlier endorsement from the United Auto Workers.
Gary Click faces far-right primary challenger Eric Watson in District 88
State Rep. Gary Click is facing a GOP primary challenge from Eric Watson of Tiffin, who is running to his right with a platform centered on Christian-nationalist themes and opposition to digital IDs, property taxes, and “unchecked data centers.” Click publicly dismissed the challenge.
Jon Husted’s record at odds with new tone on ACA subsidies
Republican Sen. Jon Husted is trying to reinvent himself on health care just as more than half a million Ohioans brace for steep premium hikes that health-policy analysts warn were made more likely by the very policies he has long supported.
Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno accused of stalking Democratic colleagues for their car VIN numbers
A Senate hearing descended into chaos after Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno admitted he collected vehicle identification numbers from Democratic colleagues’ cars to accuse them of “hypocrisy” on safety mandates. Sen. Jacky Rosen blasted the move as stalking and a violation of privacy, while Moreno insisted VINs are public. The exchange underscored growing tensions in Congress amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Poll shows Ohio governor’s race a toss-up as Acton tops Ramaswamy in favorability
A new Hart Research poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy virtually tied in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, with Acton leading slightly on favorability. The survey found voters view Acton’s pandemic leadership more positively than pundits expected, and that her bipartisan background could appeal to independents.
Ohio farmers say Jon Husted-backed tariffs are driving them into the red
Soybean farmers across Ohio say tariffs are crippling their livelihoods, driving up costs and slashing overseas sales. As losses mount and rural frustration grows, many who once backed Husted now blame his trade policies for pushing Ohio agriculture to the brink.
Jon Husted’s shutdown politics are hurting every Ohio family
Months into his first term, Sen. Jon Husted is facing backlash for backing a government shutdown that hurt Ohio workers and families. His votes to end ACA subsidies and restrict Medicaid access could drive health care costs even higher, while his economic policies continue to favor corporations over communities.
