Ohio Supreme Court guts ‘submetering’ business said to drive up renters’ electric bills
The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel said the ruling will force submeterers to play by the rules as they charge tens of thousands of Ohioans for electricity each month.
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Ohio State investigated itself over Ted Carter. Here’s why experts say that’s a big deal
Roughly six weeks after the former president resigned after disclosing an ‘inappropriate relationship,’ the university released an extraordinary amount of information amid calls for more transparency.
Running mate's withdrawal cripples Ohio GOP governor bid
Stuart Moats filed paperwork Wednesday to withdraw as Heather Hill's lieutenant governor running mate — a move that, under Ohio law, disqualifies the Hill ticket from receiving valid votes in the May 5 Republican primary for governor.
Ramaswamy took Soros fellowship while earning $2.25M, records show
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy accepted a $50,000 Paul and Daisy Soros fellowship reserved for children of immigrants in 2011 — the same year his tax returns show he earned $2.25 million. He had previously claimed he lacked the money for law school.
Gary Click reportedly snubbed at Ramaswamy's TPUSA event
State Rep. Gary Click attended Vivek Ramaswamy's Turning Point USA event at Ohio State on Tuesday — touting his perfect TPUSA score on Facebook. He sat in the crowd, didn't take the stage, and left alone.
Tiffin City Council approves 12-month data center moratorium
Tiffin council voted 6-0 Monday to freeze development for up to a year while city officials weigh zoning options and Ohio lawmakers pursue statewide regulation.
Ohio Supreme Court candidate found to have violated ethics rules after reposting endorsement calling her a judge — when she isn't
A judicial panel found Republican Colleen O'Donnell violated Ohio ethics rules by sharing a post that falsely called her a sitting judge. She won't be sanctioned.
Anti-vax advocate, economic developer face off for competitive Ohio House seat in Akron suburbs
Stephanie Stock, president of the Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, is running against a young opponent with a background in economic development. The winner will run in a statehouse district where Democrats hold an edge.
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.
In effort to combat chronic school absences, Ohio launches a statewide attendance dashboard
More than 25% of Ohio students were chronically absent last year. A new state dashboard lets administrators and parents track attendance trends weekly, down to the grade level — though data from Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati schools is still missing.
Ohio GOP governor candidate asks DeWine for security amid feud with running mate
Longshot Republican Ohio governor candidate Heather Hill publicly asked Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday for a state security detail amid her escalating feud with former running mate Stuart Moats.
Ramaswamy cuts himself a $25M check for Ohio governor bid
The Republican gubernatorial candidate's $25 million personal check made up 83% of his campaign's 2026 fundraising. Democrat Amy Acton's 76,000 Q1 donors averaged $29 each.
Thinking about voting early for the May primary election? Here’s what you need to know
Political parties will pick their nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and other high-profile elections on May 5.
In Democratic primary for Ohio secretary of state, a first-time candidate gains traction in race against party veteran
Strong fundraising and early organizing has helped Cincinnati physician Bryan Hambley gain a foothold in the race. State Rep. Allison Russo argues experience is critical in a Republican-dominated state.
Ex-Ohio GOP candidate Daniel Kalmbach now faces life felony
Miami-Dade prosecutors escalated charges against ex-Ohio GOP candidate Daniel Kalmbach to a life felony kidnapping count and 1st-degree aggravated battery.
Vivek Ramaswamy may have stake in company receiving more than $830 million from Ohio
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy holds investments in venture firm 8VC, which has funded every round of Anduril's fundraising. The defense contractor received nearly $1 billion in Ohio state incentives to build its Arsenal-1 production facility near Columbus, raising ethics questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Tiffin pediatrician retiring after 45 years
Dr. Prasad Kakarala, who spent more than 45 years caring for Seneca County children, will see his last patients May 28. Tiffin Pediatrics has named a new medical director and remains open under new ownership.
Amy Acton unveils Ohio affordability plan with tax cut
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton released her ActOn Costs Agenda on April 6, pitching a working families tax cut, lower healthcare costs, and energy bill relief.
Republican Eric Watson accuses Gary Click of having a 'surveillance state fetish'
The comments come as Rep. Gary Click faces scrutiny for signing onto a bill that would mandate state-operated 24/7 livestream cameras and facial recognition software in child care centers throughout Ohio, prompting privacy concerns from parents.
Eric Conroy, Trump's pick for Congress in OH-1, claims modest means. Records show up to $966K.
Conroy says he doesn't have much money. Federal filings show personal assets up to $966,000 and $287,500 in self-loans.
