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.
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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.
Nearly half of Ohio’s renters are paying more than they can afford on rent, new report shows
A new report finds Ohio faces a shortage of 266,000 affordable rental units, with 73% of the state's lowest-income renters spending more than half their income on housing costs.
Ohio corruption trial traces tactics to prop up nuclear and coal plants
Trial of 2 former FirstEnergy executives in Akron centers on bribery, money laundering, and the corrupt passage of HB 6 — a law Ohio customers have paid more than $400 million to fund.
Ohio State University president Ted Carter resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Ted Carter resigned as Ohio State University president Saturday after admitting he gave a woman inappropriate access to university leadership and resources. The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation Monday; no interim president has been named.
Ohio candidate ran ICE at 28 with no law enforcement experience — and left a costly mess
Madison Dean Sheahan had never worked in law enforcement when Kristi Noem handed her a 20,000-person federal agency. Now she's running for Congress in Ohio — and the damage from her tenure is still being sorted out.
Sheetz coming to Tiffin on West Market Street
Sheetz plans to open a new 24-hour location on West Market Street, on the site of the former Rite Aid. Construction is expected to begin this fall.
Abortion rights advocates say new 24-hour waiting period bill conflicts with Ohio Constitution
Opponents told the Ohio House Health Committee that House Bill 347's mandatory 24-hour abortion waiting period conflicts with the state constitution, discriminates against reproductive health care, and places the heaviest burden on low-income, rural, and marginalized Ohioans.
Ohio Senate passes bill that codifies antisemitism definition and examples
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 87 by a 27-4 vote, codifying a definition of antisemitism for use in state agency civil and administrative investigations and expanding ethnic intimidation charges to include riot offenses.
Husted 'can't testify' in corruption trial in person, but flew home for $1,000-a-plate fundraiser
Sen. Jon Husted will testify via video Wednesday in Ohio's largest public corruption trial after his attorneys cited the Iran war to explain why he couldn't appear in court — the same day he was caught on video flying home to headline a $1,000-per-ticket GOP fundraiser.
A group seeks to eliminate Ohio property taxes. Experts warn it would create devastating budget cuts
An Ohio group is pushing a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes, but policy experts warn the move could trigger major cuts to schools, libraries, and local services.
Ohio House waits on data center study vote, hints at veto override on sales tax exemption
Ohio lawmakers are considering a data center study commission and a possible veto override to end a sales tax exemption, as debate grows over the industry’s costs and benefits.
Ohio’s annual abortion report attributes telehealth to rise in abortions
Ohio recorded 25,135 abortions in 2025, a 15% increase largely linked to telehealth prescriptions. State data shows complications remained rare with no reported deaths.
VoteVets endorses Army veteran Aaron Jones for Ohio House
National veterans organization VoteVets has endorsed Aaron Jones, an Army veteran and Old Guard alumnus, in his campaign for the Ohio 88th House District representing Seneca and Sandusky counties.
Ohio lawmakers send bill banning ranked choice to the governor
The Ohio Senate approved a bill banning ranked choice voting statewide and threatening funding for local governments that adopt it. The measure now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Freedom From Religion Foundation asks Ohio school district to stop religious time on school property
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking Elmwood Local Schools to stop allowing LifeWise Academy to operate on district property during the school day, citing constitutional concerns.
Watson emerges as MAGA pick as Click faces right-wing revolt
Eric Watson has collected endorsements from MAGA movement figures, an anti-voting machine group, and an abortion abolition organization — each of which has used its announcement to directly attack incumbent Gary Click ahead of the May 5 Republican primary in Ohio's 88th House District.
Ohio U.S. House members have mixed reactions across party lines on Trump’s Iran military strikes
Ohio’s congressional delegation is divided over President Trump’s military strikes in Iran, with some backing the action and others demanding congressional authorization.
