Ohio lawmakers want to replace all lead service lines, but it could cost billions
A federal mandate during the Biden administration requires states to replace lead service lines by 2037.
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Ohio State University investigation finds former president misused position for personal associate
A 47-page investigation found former Ohio State President Ted Carter used his authority to secure benefits for Krisanthe Vlachos, with whom he had an "inappropriate relationship," violating university policy and potentially Ohio ethics law.
Food pantries on Ohio college campuses help students experiencing food insecurity
About 40% of college students report experiencing food insecurity. A bipartisan Ohio House bill would create a statewide Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program, providing $625,000 annually to help schools expand food pantry services and earn a hunger-free designation.
All five Republican candidates running for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District debate before primary
Five Republicans vying for Ohio's 9th Congressional District seat faced off in Toledo, staking out positions on immigration enforcement, the Iran conflict, data centers, and transgender athletes in women's sports ahead of the May 5 primary.
Franklin County judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban for two businesses
A Franklin County judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing two Ohio smoke shops to sell existing hemp inventory after Senate Bill 56 took effect March 20, banning low-level THC hemp products statewide.
Ohio’s public universities are eliminating nearly 90 degree programs as a result of Senate Bill 1
Nearly 90 degree programs have been cut or identified for elimination at Ohio's public universities since Senate Bill 1 took effect, with Kent State, Ohio University, and Wright State among the hardest hit.
Report shows 616,700 Ohio workers would benefit from minimum wage increasing to $15 an hour by 2030
A new Policy Matters Ohio report finds that Ohio's $11-an-hour minimum wage isn't enough to cover basic living costs in any of the state's 88 counties — and under current law, workers won't see a $15 wage until 2034.
Terra State Community College placed under fiscal watch by Ohio Department of Higher Education
Ohio's Department of Higher Education placed Terra State Community College on fiscal watch in March after an audit uncovered unpaid taxes, late vendor payments, and a finding for recovery against two former finance officials totaling $22,255.46.
Ohio lawmakers have different ideas on name, image and likeness deals for high school athletes
One bill would ban NIL deals for Ohio high school athletes while another would create guardrails. Of 350,000 OHSAA athletes, only 32 NIL deals have been reported — most under $1,000.
Ohio bill would codify antisemitism definition, but opponents argue it violates free speech
Ohio Senate Bill 87 seeks to define antisemitism in state law, sparking debate over free speech and protection of Jewish students and communities.
‘A humanitarian issue.’ Ohio bills would reduce barriers for people after serving criminal sentences
Several bipartisan bills moving through the Ohio legislature aim to remove employment, housing, and financial barriers for Ohioans with criminal records.
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.
