As economic opportunities have been eroded in rural Ohio, rural activists propose reforms
Almost a quarter of Ohio’s residents live in rural areas, and it’s no secret that many have been losing ground…
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Ohio lawmaker proposes monetary damages be awarded to citizens challenging local gun regulations
An Ohio lawmaker wants to punish cities for passing local gun ordinances by forcing them to pay monetary damages to…
Court extends temporary pause on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s ban on intoxicating hemp products
Ohio stores and restaurants can continue to sell intoxicating hemp products through at least early December. Franklin County Court of…
How big a difference will Ohio’s property tax proposals make?
Ohio lawmakers have been busy this month working on property tax reforms. It’s notable for an issue both complicated theoretically…
Ohio lawmakers advocate for bill that would fund SNAP benefits if government shutdown continues
Ohio SNAP recipient Peaches Calhoun is worried what will happen to her family’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits if the…
Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliates challenge Ohio Department of Medicaid’s ban from Medicaid
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region are challenging the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s decision to…
Ohio Senate passes ‘success sequence’ bill, which would require schools teach when to have kids
Ohio schools would be required to teach students to graduate high school, get a job and get married — in…
Ohio House approves bills limiting property tax increases to inflation
GOP lawmakers rushed through a property tax overhaul that shields investors and vacation property owners while putting school funding at risk, offering a political talking point instead of real relief for working Ohioans.
Ohio House passes bill regulating intoxicating hemp products, changes state’s marijuana laws
The Ohio House passed a bill Wednesday that will make changes to the state’s marijuana laws and add regulations to…
Ohio congressional Democrats keep up fight for health care as government shutdown continues
Congressional Democrats from Ohio say they’re still fighting to keep health care for Ohioans as a government shutdown and stalemate…
Ohio Democrats pitch congressional map, GOP redistricting commissioners shrug
Activists pressed the Ohio Redistricting Commission for a new congressional map, but the panel adjourned without progress as Democrats pushed their proposal and Republicans declined to offer an alternative.
Dr. Amy Acton, candidate for governor, to visit Tiffin
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton will visit Tiffin for a campaign reception and public meet and greet on Oct. 23.
Ohio local school leaders press for changes in latest property tax reform bills
School officials from around Ohio pleaded with lawmakers this week to pump the brakes on two more property tax reforms.…
Huge crowds turn out in Ohio to protest Trump
All over Ohio on Saturday, crowds turned out to protest the many controversies of the administration of President Donald Trump.…
Ohio spent more than a billion dollars on private school vouchers in fiscal year 2025
Ohio spent more than a billion dollars on private school vouchers for the 2025 fiscal year, the second full year…
Strong Turnout in Downtown Tiffin for Nationwide “No Kings” Mobilization
TIFFIN, Ohio — Over 200 people gathered in downtown Tiffin on Saturday afternoon for the city’s No Kings rally —…
After bailing on Ohio and Michigan, Rite Aid closes completely
A wave of pharmacy closures in Ohio and elsewhere appears to be deepening. Once the third-largest pharmacy chain in the…
Ohio experts trust decades of medical evidence on abortion drug safety as federal review requested
Ohio reproductive rights providers and advocates are keeping an eye on federal discussions about a longtime FDA-approved drug used in…
Ohio House committees consider bills that could impact abortion medication, access
Two Ohio bills that may have effects on abortion medication and access were considered in separate Ohio House committees this…
Ohio House votes to advance a pair of property tax reforms
Ohio House lawmakers approved a pair of property tax measures Wednesday. The bills would give little known county boards greater…
