Polling shows Ohio public libraries have vast voter support
New polling shows 90% of Ohio voters view public libraries as essential community services, as funding changes raise concerns among advocates.
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Amid drastic Medicaid cuts, Ohio Department of Health director lays out rural program funding plans
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’s child care oversight ‘ongoing,’ but still strong, state leader tells lawmakers
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 bill seeks to address child care for military families as access crisis continues
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.
Increased mental health demands extend to Ohio medical professionals
Ohio faces rising mental health demand and provider shortages, while health systems expand support for nurses and doctors amid burnout and Medicaid cuts.
Ohio Department of Children & Youth praised, criticized by child care fraud bill sponsors
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 receives federal child care grant as sector continues to search for funding answers
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.
Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are now going without Affordable Care Act coverage
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 Senate committee hears debate over bill requiring doctors to read liability statement for abortion pill
Ohio lawmakers debate a bill requiring doctors to read a state-scripted liability statement before prescribing mifepristone, as Democrats cite voter-approved abortion protections.
Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record
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.
Ohio GOP lawmakers to formally pledge support for dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
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.
Youth mental health barriers still prevalent in Ohio, studies show
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.
