Nearly half of Ohioans don’t make enough to be economically secure, report says
Urban Institute data shows many Ohio families can’t meet basic costs despite incomes above poverty, with parents and minority households hit hardest.
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Poll shows the Ohio US Senate race is statistically tied, and that health insurance is a big concern
A new poll shows Sherrod Brown narrowly leading Jon Husted in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, with voters citing rising health care costs as their top concern.
A university president, an inappropriate relationship, $60K podcasts, and another scandal in Ohio
JobsOhio says former Ohio State president Ted Carter helped secure a $60K grant tied to an inappropriate relationship, raising transparency and accountability concerns.
Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman explains his vote against Iran war-powers resolution
Rep. Greg Landsman was one of just 4 Democrats to vote against a war powers resolution on Trump's attack on Iran, saying he supports limited strikes and plans to introduce his own resolution requiring a congressional vote if the operation expands.
Huge numbers in Ohio and other states are one big expense away from poverty
An Ohio-based analysis finds many U.S. families—especially those earning near the median income—are just one major unexpected expense away from falling into poverty.
Trump is coming to Ohio to tout his drug program. Is there anything new about it?
Donald Trump plans a Cincinnati visit to promote TrumpRx, a prescription drug discount program critics say mostly repackages existing pharmaceutical coupons.
A group seeks to eliminate Ohio property taxes. Experts warn it would create devastating budget cuts
An Ohio group is pushing a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes, but policy experts warn the move could trigger major cuts to schools, libraries, and local services.
On war with Iran, no Ohio U.S. Senate candidate gives his unqualified support
Ohio’s U.S. Senate candidates offered differing responses to President Trump’s strikes on Iran, with one calling for impeachment and others stopping short of endorsing the conflict.
Economists: Cutting immigration will harm Ohio’s economy
A survey of Ohio economists finds broad agreement that cutting immigration would reduce tax revenue, slow small-business growth, and potentially raise prices across the state economy.
After Trump tariffs are struck down, some Ohio businesses want their money back
Sherrod Brown is urging $1,336 refunds for Ohio households after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs, while Sen. Jon Husted defends the trade policy.
Trump axed a probe into grocery collusion. Ohio’s U.S. Senate candidates won’t talk about it
Unsealed FTC allegations claim Pepsi gave Walmart pricing advantages that hurt competitors and may have raised grocery prices, but the case was dropped after Trump took office.
Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has claimed the ACA didn’t save money. But is that true?
As ACA subsidies expire, Sen. Bernie Moreno blames Obamacare for rising costs. Data show slower medical inflation but growing coverage losses in Ohio and nationwide.
