Ohio House approves data center study group, delays vote on overriding tax exemption
Ohio lawmakers approved a data center study commission but postponed action on a controversial tax exemption, with possible changes ahead in the Senate.
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Tensions flare between Click and Watson at Sandusky County GOP forum
State Rep. Gary Click and Republican primary challenger Eric Watson clashed Thursday at a Sandusky County GOP forum, with Watson drawing loud applause as he pressed Click directly on digital ID legislation, gun rights, and data centers.
Gary Click absent as Eric Watson, Aaron Jones face District 88 voters
Gary Click skipped a District 88 candidates forum as challengers Eric Watson and Aaron Jones debated local issues, transparency, and economic concerns ahead of the May 6 primary.
Vivek Ramaswamy said Ohio colleges, universities need to be consolidated: ‘We have too many of them’
Vivek Ramaswamy suggests consolidating Ohio colleges to cut costs, while critics warn the plan could harm communities and limit access to higher education.
Ohio House committee advances bill mandating 24-hour waiting period for abortion care
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill adding a 24-hour abortion waiting period, drawing criticism that it violates voter-approved constitutional protections and burdens patients.
Critics, supporters spar over bill restricting foreign land ownership in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers debate a bill restricting land ownership by foreign nationals, as critics warn it’s overly broad, discriminatory, and threatens immigrant rights.
Opponents fail to get enough signatures for referendum to block Ohio’s new weed law, hemp ban
A referendum to block Ohio’s new hemp ban and marijuana restrictions failed to gather enough signatures, allowing the law to take effect.
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.
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.
