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Ohio lawmakers approved a bill limiting NIL contracts but added major last-minute budget items, prompting bipartisan concern over transparency and rushed lawmaking.
Ohio lawmakers passed five property tax reform bills capping levy growth, revising school tax rules, and shifting valuation authority. Gov. Mike DeWine will decide whether to sign the measures, guided by his property tax working group.
Ohio lawmakers approved a bipartisan bill guaranteeing free menstrual products and improved hygiene access for incarcerated women, aiming to ensure dignity and consistent treatment in correctional facilities.
Senate Bill 299 would regulate natural kratom and restrict synthetic forms, while Gov. Mike DeWine pushes for a full statewide ban amid rising safety concerns and overdose deaths linked to kratom products.
The Ohio House approved SB 56, a plan to ban intoxicating hemp products and tighten marijuana regulations, sparking debate over voter intent and the future of Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market.
Students and faculty across Ohio report chilled speech, reduced diversity resources, and shrinking academic programs as the state’s new higher education law reshapes campus life.
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round, sparking debate over child labor protections, wage issues, and federal restrictions as the proposal heads to Gov. Mike DeWine.
As Ohio’s electricity prices climb with growing energy demand from data centers, a panel of economists says expanding nuclear power could help—but opinions are divided. While most believe more supply would lower costs, others warn that high construction costs, safety concerns, and past scandals make nuclear energy a risky bet.
A new Hart Research poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy virtually tied in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, with Acton leading slightly on favorability. The survey found voters view Acton’s pandemic leadership more positively than pundits expected, and that her bipartisan background could appeal to independents.
Soybean farmers across Ohio say tariffs are crippling their livelihoods, driving up costs and slashing overseas sales. As losses mount and rural frustration grows, many who once backed Husted now blame his trade policies for pushing Ohio agriculture to the brink.
Preliminary data show more than 313,000 undergraduates are enrolled at Ohio’s public universities and community colleges this fall, with enrollment holding steady despite new restrictions under Senate Bill 1. The law bans DEI programs, limits faculty rights, and tightens oversight of classroom discussions — prompting concern from educators and students across the state.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has sent more than 1,000 alleged voter fraud cases to the Trump-led U.S. Department of Justice — even though state and local prosecutors have repeatedly found little to no evidence of wrongdoing. Legal experts and critics say the move raises political concerns, with LaRose reversing his prior opposition to federal involvement in state election enforcement.
Ohio food pantries report sharp increases in demand as Trump administration cuts SNAP benefits affecting 1.45 million Ohioans. Pantries warn strained resources may not last without federal assistance.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered $25 million in emergency aid to help low-income families and food banks as the federal government shutdown halts SNAP benefits for 1.4 million Ohioans. Democratic lawmakers praised the move but urged DeWine to do more, including using the state’s $3.9 billion Rainy Day Fund to bridge the growing food assistance gap.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously passed a congressional map in a Friday morning meeting, increasing Republican advantage in the state…
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously not to concur with House changes to a bill that would add regulations…
The leaders of multiple child care businesses in Ohio urged state lawmakers once again to support measures to boost child…
Ohio stores and restaurants can continue to sell intoxicating hemp products through at least early December. Franklin County Court of…
Ohio lawmakers have been busy this month working on property tax reforms. It’s notable for an issue both complicated theoretically…
Ohio SNAP recipient Peaches Calhoun is worried what will happen to her family’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits if the…
