Ohio State University selects Ravi Bellamkonda as new president with $1.4 million salary
Ohio State appoints Ravi Bellamkonda as president after Ted Carter’s resignation, drawing criticism over transparency and ongoing campus controversies.
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Poll shows the Ohio US Senate race is statistically tied, and that health insurance is a big concern
A new poll shows Sherrod Brown narrowly leading Jon Husted in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, with voters citing rising health care costs as their top concern.
A university president, an inappropriate relationship, $60K podcasts, and another scandal in Ohio
JobsOhio says former Ohio State president Ted Carter helped secure a $60K grant tied to an inappropriate relationship, raising transparency and accountability concerns.
Ramaswamy's $10M Ohio governor ad buy signals early concern about polling
Vivek Ramaswamy is launching a $10 million TV and digital ad campaign that runs from now through Election Day — an unusual move analysts say reflects growing anxiety about recent polls showing him trailing Amy Acton.
Documents contradict Husted testimony in FirstEnergy bribery trial
Sen. Jon Husted testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Sam Randazzo's financial ties to FirstEnergy — but a nearly 200-page document sent directly to Husted before Randazzo's appointment warned otherwise.
Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman explains his vote against Iran war-powers resolution
Rep. Greg Landsman was one of just 4 Democrats to vote against a war powers resolution on Trump's attack on Iran, saying he supports limited strikes and plans to introduce his own resolution requiring a congressional vote if the operation expands.
Ohio unclaimed funds for sports stadiums law blocked by state court but not federal
A state court blocked Ohio from transferring unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, while a federal appeals court reached the opposite conclusion — leaving the legal fight unresolved.
Poll: Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy by 10 points in Ohio governor's race
A new poll commissioned by the Ohio Environment Council finds Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy 53% to 43% among likely November 2026 voters, with Ramaswamy underperforming among his own party.
Tiffin man arrested in child sex sting after viral confrontation video
Fremont police arrested a 68-year-old Tiffin man on attempted importuning charges after a confrontation at a Fremont Denny’s linked to an online sting operation.
Renacci blasts Husted over comments about people in poverty: 'Should not have been appointed to Senate'
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted told a conservative podcaster that people in poverty are "not very experienced at navigating the real world." Former GOP Senate nominee Jim Renacci responded that Husted "should not have been appointed to the Senate."
Craig Riedel runs as MAGA — after Trump called him a RINO
Former Ohio Rep. Craig Riedel is branding himself as a MAGA conservative in a new Senate District 1 campaign ad — but in 2024, Donald Trump publicly called him a "RINO" and "no friend of MAGA" while endorsing his congressional primary opponent.
Ohioans are getting fed up with data centers, state lawmakers are starting to notice
Residents in a Hilliard neighborhood are pushing back against a large fuel cell planned to power an Amazon data center, as Ohio lawmakers debate new rules for the state’s fast-growing data center industry.
Huge numbers in Ohio and other states are one big expense away from poverty
An Ohio-based analysis finds many U.S. families—especially those earning near the median income—are just one major unexpected expense away from falling into poverty.
Sponsors spar with committee members over Ohio bill to protect parents who reject trans identities
An 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.
Trump is coming to Ohio to tout his drug program. Is there anything new about it?
Donald Trump plans a Cincinnati visit to promote TrumpRx, a prescription drug discount program critics say mostly repackages existing pharmaceutical coupons.
Ohio bill would compel online education resource providers to police ‘obscene’ materials
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.
Ohio’s State Board of Education names new superintendent
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.
Committee set to hear bill focusing on parent’s ‘rights’ to insist on child’s ‘biological reality’
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.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted to testify in FirstEnergy corruption trial
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is set to testify in the criminal trial of former FirstEnergy executives accused of bribery — a case in which he has been mentioned more than 100 times and that has cost Ohio households hundreds of dollars a year.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine emphasizes kids’ safety, education policy in final state of the state address
Gov. Mike DeWine’s final State of the State address highlighted literacy reforms, recess expansion, and online safety for children, while drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers.
