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Ohio Capital JournalSenate Bill 299 would regulate natural kratom and restrict synthetic forms, while Gov. Mike DeWine pushes for a full statewide ban amid rising safety concerns and overdose deaths linked to kratom products.
The Ohio House approved SB 56, a plan to ban intoxicating hemp products and tighten marijuana regulations, sparking debate over voter intent and the future of Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market.
The Ohio House passed HB 486, allowing schools to teach the “positive impacts” of Judeo-Christian religion on U.S. history, drawing Democratic concerns over church-state violations despite sponsors’ claims of historical focus.
The Ohio House passed HB 485, requiring schools to show an anti-abortion fetal development video critics call medically inaccurate, despite objections over science, age-appropriateness, and ideology.
Students and faculty across Ohio report chilled speech, reduced diversity resources, and shrinking academic programs as the state’s new higher education law reshapes campus life.
Opponents of Ohio’s Baby Olivia Act say the mandated fetal-development video is medically inaccurate and highlights the state’s lack of comprehensive sex-education standards.
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round, sparking debate over child labor protections, wage issues, and federal restrictions as the proposal heads to Gov. Mike DeWine.
After sweeping major mayoral races across Ohio, Democrats say momentum is on their side heading into the 2026 elections. With every statewide office open due to term limits, party leaders see their best opportunity in decades to regain control of state government.
Preliminary data show more than 313,000 undergraduates are enrolled at Ohio’s public universities and community colleges this fall, with enrollment holding steady despite new restrictions under Senate Bill 1. The law bans DEI programs, limits faculty rights, and tightens oversight of classroom discussions — prompting concern from educators and students across the state.
A new bipartisan proposal in Ohio — the Break the Silence Act — seeks to create consistent hospital and urgent care procedures for identifying and supporting domestic violence survivors. The bill would require private screenings, clear documentation, and connections to local resources as fatal cases continue to rise across the state.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered $25 million in emergency aid to help low-income families and food banks as the federal government shutdown halts SNAP benefits for 1.4 million Ohioans. Democratic lawmakers praised the move but urged DeWine to do more, including using the state’s $3.9 billion Rainy Day Fund to bridge the growing food assistance gap.
Doctors, anti-abortion advocates, and a mother spoke in favor of a bill that would require Ohio public schools to show…
