Running mate's withdrawal cripples Ohio GOP governor bid

Stuart Moats filed paperwork Wednesday to withdraw as Heather Hill's lieutenant governor running mate — a move that, under Ohio law, disqualifies the Hill ticket from receiving valid votes in the May 5 Republican primary for governor.

Running mate's withdrawal cripples Ohio GOP governor bid

Vivek Ramaswamy may have stake in company receiving more than $830 million from Ohio

Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy holds investments in venture firm 8VC, which has funded every round of Anduril's fundraising. The defense contractor received nearly $1 billion in Ohio state incentives to build its Arsenal-1 production facility near Columbus, raising ethics questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Vivek Ramaswamy may have stake in company receiving more than $830 million from Ohio

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states

Research shows that state laws allowing health care providers to refuse treatment based on religious beliefs have reduced HIV testing among LGBTQ+ adults by 28% and worsened their self-reported health. Ohio is among 11 states with such conscientious objection laws targeting LGBTQ+ people.

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states

DraftKings-funded PAC backs accused sex pest Rodney Creech with ads featuring young girl

A super PAC funded by DraftKings' parent company is running Facebook ads and sending campaign mailers for state Rep. Rodney Creech — accused of climbing into bed with a minor female relative while erect and wearing only his underwear. One mailer features a young girl. His daughter says the group used family photos of children "[Creech] has not contacted or seen in years."

DraftKings-funded PAC backs accused sex pest Rodney Creech with ads featuring young girl