Ohio courts still mulling reproductive rights cases, one set to extend into 2026
Ohioans are still awaiting the resolution of two different cases related to reproductive rights in the state. A resolution won’t…
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Ohio Supreme Court rules cops can be considered victims under Marsy’s Law
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled police officers can be considered victims, and thus not subject to public disclosure, under…
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing back.
This story was originally published by Canary Media. Restrictions on solar and wind farms are proliferating around the country, with…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill to let 14- and 15-year-olds work until 9 p.m. year-round, citing school-night concerns as lawmakers weigh urging Congress to loosen federal child labor rules.
Report: Trump law is even harder on poor Ohioans than people might think
A Policy Matters Ohio review finds Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill gives huge tax cuts to the wealthy while imposing deep Medicaid and SNAP reductions that could strip aid from hundreds of thousands of Ohio families.
State auditor questions more than $17 million in spending at now-closed Ohio community college
A state audit says Eastern Gateway Community College mishandled $17 million in Pell Grant aid and failed basic financial controls before its 2024 closure, prompting ongoing state and federal investigations.
In Ohio, hydrogen industry presses on despite federal uncertainty
Federal moves to freeze hydrogen hub funding are raising uncertainty for ARCH2 and other Ohio projects, even as developers push ahead and warn that stable policy and incentives are critical for clean-hydrogen growth.
What should Ohio’s poverty line be?
Over the weekend, an article by a financial advisor named Michael Green made headlines in a number of prominent media…
Watchdog for electric grid in Ohio, other states wants a pause on data centers
PJM’s market monitor wants federal regulators to let the grid operator delay new data center connections, citing reliability concerns as Ohio faces massive projected energy demand and ongoing disputes over utility policies.
Ohio scrapped a key tool to fight air pollution. Advocates want it back.
Environmental advocates are suing Ohio over the elimination of the air nuisance rule, warning the move weakens pollution enforcement and harms communities that rely on legal tools to hold industrial polluters accountable.
Hardworking Ohio auto workers are paying the price for EV tax credit rollback
Ultium’s job cuts in Ohio renew concerns about lost manufacturing jobs and the impact of Republican budget cuts on EV incentives, as UAW leaders call for stronger worker protections and public investment.
Cleveland Fed: Businesses report increasing prices, declining activity
Cleveland Fed surveys show Trump’s tariffs driving inflation and weakening business activity while consumer spending stalls and low-income Ohioans feel added strain from federal policy disruptions.
Operators of Ohio homes for people with mental illness face challenges with compassion
Ohio’s adult group home operators face deep financial strain as federal cuts and rising needs challenge their ability to care for residents with severe mental illness, prompting renewed advocacy and state updates on crisis services.
LifeWise’s big red bus is driving thorny questions about church and state
As LifeWise Academy grows in Ohio schools, parents and educators raise concerns about student pressure, lost class time, and blurred church–state boundaries, even as lawmakers push mandatory access for religious instruction.
Food insecurity faces ripple effects of shutdown, SNAP pauses
Ohio food banks and children’s hunger programs report major demand increases after federal SNAP disruptions and funding cuts, prompting expanded holiday meal support and renewed calls for stronger public investment.
Ohio House narrows foreign land ownership bill, critics contend it doesn’t go far enough
Ohio lawmakers trimmed House Bill 1’s land-ownership limits and added exemptions, but civil rights groups say the measure still targets immigrants from certain countries, threatens equal protection, and risks damaging Ohio’s economy.
New child care program will improve outcomes, Ohio economists say
A majority of Ohio economists say Gov. DeWine’s new Child Care Cred Program could boost children’s long-term outcomes, though some cite low funding and warn that work requirements would hinder access.
Federal court decision spells win for State Library of Ohio, libraries nationwide
A federal court blocked Trump’s bid to dismantle the nation’s library funding agency, but Ohio’s State Library still faces state budget cuts threatening core services.
Ohio voting rights groups urge Gov. DeWine to veto bill nixing absentee ballot grace period
Ohio advocates warn S.B. 293 ends absentee ballot grace periods and risks purging eligible voters, urging Gov. DeWine to veto the bill before it becomes law.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill limiting NIL contracts after cramming in several last-minute budget items
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill limiting NIL contracts but added major last-minute budget items, prompting bipartisan concern over transparency and rushed lawmaking.
