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.
Marty Schladen
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Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Capital JournalArticles by Marty Schladen
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.
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years
A bipartisan federal law and FTC action aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, increase transparency and curb pricing incentives critics say drive up prescription drug costs.
Bipartisan bill aims to end health conflicts and bring down costs after years of complaints in Ohio
Sens. Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act to curb vertical integration by major health conglomerates, aiming to lower drug and insurance costs.
Food deserts are growing in Ohio and other states. See where they are
A new map highlights food deserts across Ohio, with a report arguing weakened antitrust enforcement since the 1980s fueled grocery consolidation, higher prices, and reduced access to fresh food.
Millions of Americans, including Ohioans, don’t get SNAP even though they’re eligible
New analysis shows millions of eligible Americans, including Ohioans, already miss out on SNAP benefits as a Trump-era spending law delivers the deepest cuts in the program’s history.
