Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center
The state's deputy solicitor general argues Ohio can't have a local patchwork of tobacco rules, but 21 cities say the override law fails the home rule test.
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Ohio targets fraud in Medicaid, SNAP programs with new legislation
Home health aides will face GPS check-ins and Ohio’s food aid cards are getting security chips under a bill now headed to Gov. DeWine’s desk.
Ohio Republicans back off effort to kill a beefy tax credit for data centers
Lawmakers around 10 p.m. Wednesday nixed a vote on a data center package, aborting efforts to eliminate or lower a tax break that saved Big Tech $2 billion last year.
Ohio Republican lawmakers send constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to ballot
Democrats say photo ID is already state law and working, while Republicans deny the amendment is designed to boost midterm turnout for their candidates.
HVAC failure forces Green Springs nursing home evacuation
Ventilator-dependent and bariatric residents were transported to Bellevue Hospital after indoor temps hit the low-to-mid 90s, with 30-plus agencies responding.
Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote
Democrats and the Ohio Association of Elected Officials warn the requirement, set to take effect in November 2027, will burden seniors who rely on mail-in voting.
Inflation reaches 3-year high of 4.2%, fueled by war Jon Husted called 'good news for the global economy'
Sen. Jon Husted, who called the Iran war good news and voted against ending it, now faces a reelection battle as gasoline hits $4.15 and grocery prices climb.
Seneca County advances mental health levy for Nov. 3 ballot
The unanimous vote triggers a required necessity declaration under Ohio law before the four-county behavioral health board's existing 0.7-mill rate can go to voters.
Ohio lawmakers introduce sweeping new data center legislation
The bill cuts a $1.6 billion tax break in half and targets NDAs, but Sen. DeMora warns the rapid one-day timeline to a Senate floor vote will produce bad law.
Local leaders, construction industry defend data centers before Ohio lawmakers
Sen. Brian Chavez says legislation could clear an Ohio Senate committee within days, even as witnesses split on NDAs, sales tax breaks, and transparency rules.
Ramaswamy pushed COVID measures even Ohio's DeWine administration saw as overreach
Sources close to DeWine's own administration told NBC4 his proposals for mandatory testing and isolation of select groups struck them as government overreach.
Gov. Mike DeWine’s data center advice for Ohio cities and towns: Go make a deal
The governor said the state can’t close its borders to data centers, but that local governments should ‘be aggressive’ in cutting deals with developers.
Tiffin's AMVETS Post 48 to be renamed in honor of late commander Jim Speaker
Speaker served as canteen manager and commander for over 30 years, helping build the post after purchasing its current building in 1991.
Inside OSHP's termination of the Tiffin trooper charged with strangulation
Records show OSHP fired Cain 16 days after his May arrest, despite his supervisor's October praise for professionalism and enforcement numbers.
Fact check: Ramaswamy super PAC's new ad makes false claims about Amy Acton's record
A Ramaswamy-backed super PAC ad falsely blames Acton for COVID shutdowns DeWine said were his, and makes three other unsupported claims.
Seneca County health district scheduling walk-in vaccine clinics in Tiffin and Fostoria this summer
Clinics run through September in both cities; no appointment needed, but bring ID and insurance information.
Bloomville church to host 69th annual Strawberry Festival
The 69-year tradition returns June 13 with fresh strawberry shortcake, new bingo and raffle games, and a bounce house for kids.
Ohio Republicans push ballot measure for voter ID that's been law since 2023
Trump urged passage Monday as the House votes Wednesday; critics say it's a turnout play, while some Republicans argue it doesn't go far enough on mail-in ballots.
Ohio officials and candidates respond after 12 people injured in a weekend mass shooting in Toledo
Gun violence advocates point to Ohio's weak gun laws after the shooting, while DeWine offered prayers despite signing a 2022 bill eliminating concealed carry requirements.
Multiple childcare bills on access, fraud advanced in Ohio House committee
The bills respond to Trump administration scrutiny of childcare fraud, though providers and prosecutors criticized the fraud measures during committee debate.
