In the wake of ICE shooting, protests in Ohio, preparation for more raids
Large protests erupted across Ohio after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, as advocates organize responses to enforcement actions and parents warn of trauma near schools.
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In wake of Minnesota shooting, questions persist about violent ICE agents in Ohio
As protests erupt over a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota, advocates in Ohio question federal officials’ silence on serious misconduct allegations involving ICE officers in the state.
Ohio spends billions to create jobs. Economists say the lack of jobs is making people leave
Ohio is projected to lose 675,000 residents by 2050, with economists citing weak job growth despite billions in tax breaks and incentives promoted by Republican state leaders.
The 15 richest Americans got 33% richer in 2025 — far outpacing average Ohioans
A new analysis shows U.S. billionaires grew vastly richer in 2025 while Ohio families struggled with rising costs, highlighting widening inequality tied to tax policy and affordability pressures.
Ohio cities rank among the most medically expensive, analysis finds
A WalletHub study finds Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati rank among the most expensive U.S. cities for medical care relative to income, adding pressure as Ohio families face rising costs and stagnant wages.
Legalized gambling linked to increased crime, study finds
A new study from Rice University finds legalized sports betting is tied to sharp increases in assaults and other crimes after games, adding to concerns raised since Ohio expanded betting in 2023.
The benefits of raising the Ohio cigarette tax far outweigh the costs, analysis says
An Ohio analysis says raising the cigarette tax could deliver billions in long-term health and economic benefits, even though lawmakers rejected Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposal.
How to mark the Ohio holidays super old-school
Visitors will gather at Fort Ancient to witness a winter solstice sunrise aligned by Hopewell builders, highlighting Ohio’s ancient astronomical heritage.
Amid ICE agent abuse arrests in Ohio, advocate says it ‘fails to police its own ranks’
Immigrant advocates are pressing ICE to explain its agent screening and oversight after one Ohio officer was convicted of sexual abuse and another arrested on domestic violence charges.
Ohio farmers see one-year, 74% loss in Chinese sales due largely to Trump tariffs, report shows
Ohio farmers lost nearly $76 million in exports to China this year as Trump’s tariffs disrupted trade, with soybean producers hardest hit and bailouts falling short of losses.
With human costs of gambling mounting in Ohio, more are seeking help
With online sports betting legal, Ohio is experiencing growing financial distress, addiction behaviors, and soaring helpline calls — a human toll clinicians say mirrors substance-use disorders and demands greater public awareness.
Despite data center pressure, utility disconnections are down in Ohio
Electric prices are up sharply as AI data centers boost demand, yet Ohio disconnections have dropped — a trend consumer advocates say masks growing hardship as household costs and energy bills continue to rise.
