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Ohio health officials outlined plans for a $202 million rural health award as $33 billion in projected Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospitals, maternity care, and long-term stability.
Ohio child care officials defended fraud safeguards as lawmakers debate new enforcement bills, data transparency, and funding for the state’s child care cred pilot program.
Ohio Senate Bill 218 would exempt federally certified military child care providers from state licensing rules, seeking to improve access and affordability for military families.
Ohio faces rising mental health demand and provider shortages, while health systems expand support for nurses and doctors amid burnout and Medicaid cuts.
Two Ohio House bills propose new child care fraud safeguards, but Republican sponsors clash over whether the Department of Children & Youth is transparent and proactive in investigating cases.
Ohio secured $14.7 million in federal child care funding as costs top $12,000 annually for infants and advocates warn of long-term budget shortfalls.
More than 113,000 Ohioans have left the ACA Marketplace after tax credits expired, raising concerns about rising costs, delayed care and long-term health impacts statewide.
Ohio lawmakers debate a bill requiring doctors to read a state-scripted liability statement before prescribing mifepristone, as Democrats cite voter-approved abortion protections.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Xenia Community Schools must release an email distribution list tied to a superintendent’s newsletter, reinforcing that such lists are public records under state law.
Republican Ohio lawmakers plan to introduce resolutions supporting dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, using model language from a right-wing policy group. Teachers unions warn the move would destabilize supports for 90% of Ohio students.
Ohio children struggle to access mental health care as 75 of 88 counties face provider shortages. New data shows 250 youth suicides in 2023, prompting legislative action through House Bill 7 to expand early childhood mental health services.
Redistricting reform advocates say they're reconsidering strategy after the 2024 ballot measure failed, citing challenges including misleading ballot language, fundraising hurdles, and the need for broader systemic change in Ohio's political process.