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Ohio Capital JournalAn Ohio House bill would bar child welfare agencies from citing parents’ rejection of a child’s transgender identity as neglect, prompting sharp debate between Republican sponsors and Democrats.
An Ohio House bill would impose stricter content rules on school and library research databases, raising debate over censorship, student safety, and access to information.
The Ohio State Board of Education selected Philip Wagner as the next superintendent of public instruction, replacing Paul Craft and overseeing educator licensure and board operations.
An Ohio House bill backed by Republicans would protect parents who reject gender-affirming care for minors, drawing strong criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and mental health groups.
Opponents told the Ohio House Health Committee that House Bill 347's mandatory 24-hour abortion waiting period conflicts with the state constitution, discriminates against reproductive health care, and places the heaviest burden on low-income, rural, and marginalized Ohioans.
Ohio recorded 25,135 abortions in 2025, a 15% increase largely linked to telehealth prescriptions. State data shows complications remained rare with no reported deaths.
An Ohio appeals court struck down most of a 2020 law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains after abortions, citing the state’s 2023 constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
New polling shows 90% of Ohio voters view public libraries as essential community services, as funding changes raise concerns among advocates.
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.
