New lawsuit filed against Les Wexner alleges he helped fund Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Eleven women accuse Les Wexner of enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network, while Wexner denies wrongdoing and vows to fight the lawsuit.
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What impact is the science of reading having so far in Ohio classrooms and on college campuses?
Ohio requires science of reading instruction in all districts starting this school year, but third-grade reading scores dipped and 10 colleges were found out of compliance with teacher prep standards.
Data center ban on the Ohio ballot? Petitioners get approval to start gathering signatures
The Ohio Ballot Board unanimously certified a proposed constitutional amendment Thursday that would prohibit data centers drawing more than 25 megawatts monthly. Organizers must gather more than 413,000 signatures across 44 counties by July 1 to reach the November ballot.
‘Ohio is too expensive.’ Ohio House Democrats plan to introduce series of affordability bills
Ohio House Democrats are introducing bills targeting health care, housing, child care, consumer pricing, and energy costs, citing a growing affordability crisis hitting Ohioans across the state.
Ohio State University College of Medicine is being investigated by the Justice Department
The Trump Justice Department is investigating Ohio State University's College of Medicine over potential race discrimination in admissions, demanding seven years of applicant data by April 24.
More than 8,500 acres of Ohio’s public land approved for fracking
Ohio's Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved fracking leases on more than 8,500 acres across Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and Salt Fork State Park during a meeting that lasted less than 20 minutes, drawing protests and condemnation from conservation advocates.
Ohio Supreme Court will decide on gender-affirming care for transgender youth lawsuit
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of HB 68, which bans hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender minors. A decision is expected in the coming months.
Menopause hormone therapy treatments would be covered by health insurance under Ohio bill
Ohio House Bill 767 would mandate insurance and Medicaid coverage for menopause hormone therapy after the FDA removed longstanding warnings from estrogen treatments. Costs can reach $1,000 out of pocket.
New Ohio law banning intoxicating hemp products, THC and CBD beverages takes effect
Ohio's Senate Bill 56 took effect Friday, banning intoxicating hemp products and tightening marijuana rules — even as businesses file lawsuits and warn of job losses across the state.
Vivek Ramaswamy said Ohio colleges, universities need to be consolidated: ‘We have too many of them’
Vivek Ramaswamy suggests consolidating Ohio colleges to cut costs, while critics warn the plan could harm communities and limit access to higher education.
Opponents fail to get enough signatures for referendum to block Ohio’s new weed law, hemp ban
A referendum to block Ohio’s new hemp ban and marijuana restrictions failed to gather enough signatures, allowing the law to take effect.
Ohio State University selects Ravi Bellamkonda as new president with $1.4 million salary
Ohio State appoints Ravi Bellamkonda as president after Ted Carter’s resignation, drawing criticism over transparency and ongoing campus controversies.
