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Ohio lawmakers are considering a data center study commission and a possible veto override to end a sales tax exemption, as debate grows over the industry’s costs and benefits.
The Ohio Senate approved a bill banning ranked choice voting statewide and threatening funding for local governments that adopt it. The measure now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ohio lawmakers are considering a study commission on the rapid growth of data centers as residents raise environmental concerns and business groups highlight jobs and tax revenue.
A draft proposal would let Ohio utilities build nuclear plants, raising concerns about shifting costs to ratepayers and reversing bipartisan reforms meant to prevent another HB 6-style bailout.
Ohio House lawmakers passed a bill banning ranked choice voting and tying local government funding to compliance, drawing debate over voter choice and local control.
An Ohio lawmaker proposes replacing traditional property taxes with a land value tax, aiming to spur development and stabilize revenue as voters weigh eliminating property taxes statewide.
AEP Ohio says its new data center tariff reduced projected demand from 30,000 MW to 5,700 MW, but manufacturers challenge the forecasts and warn of higher costs for ratepayers.
The League of Women Voters and CAIR are challenging Ohio’s new voter purge law, arguing it violates federal protections and risks disenfranchising naturalized citizens.
An Ohio House bill would increase penalties for crimes committed while wearing a mask. Democrats question why law enforcement, including ICE agents, would be exempt.
Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton warns rising health care costs are pushing families to drop coverage and criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy’s past comments on Medicaid and Medicare.
DHS investigated an unproven voter fraud allegation at a Dayton-area career tech school, prompting concern from educators and voting rights groups about voter intimidation.
Ohio Senate Democrats unveiled legislation to limit data center tax breaks, boost local control, and require developers to cover infrastructure costs amid growing concern over energy, water, and community impacts.