Vermont is first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, as others may follow
The ban follows Syngenta's announcement to end paraquat production globally, and nine other states are considering similar legislation.
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Rep. Max Miller admitted spraying ex-wife with hot water, new filing says — as he sues her for defamation
Moreno invokes Ohio's new anti-SLAPP law seeking to force Miller to pay her legal fees if the judge dismisses his $25,000 defamation suit within 60 days.
States could purge voter rolls close to elections if Supreme Court takes Trump’s side in Arizona case
The Trump administration's Justice Department is asking the Supreme Court to let states purge voter rolls days before elections, over objections from voting rights groups.
DeWine hits pause on new data center tax breaks as legislature launches review
DeWine paused new tax exemptions after Signal Ohio revealed the state underestimated costs by over $1 billion, as a bipartisan committee launches its review.
Ramaswamy holds investments across every tier of Ohio's data center sector, report finds
The GOP nominee holds stakes in chip makers, cloud operators, and real estate trusts that would benefit from his control over JobsOhio, tax credits, and utility boards.
Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
China hasn't confirmed the $17 billion commitment, and farmers say past trade deals fell short of promised purchases.
Educators testify against a bill that would ban diversity and inclusion efforts in Ohio K-12 schools
Educators warned the bill's vague language could ban teacher recruitment efforts and support for LGBTQ students, citing research on outcomes.
Ohio Supreme Court hears second round of arguments over pandemic-era unemployment benefits
The state argues the case is moot and long settled; benefit recipients say DeWine must recover unclaimed funds from the federal government.
‘I trust Gov. DeWine’: Dr. Oz visits Ohio amid GOP pressure on Medicaid fraud
DeWine faces GOP pressure over Medicaid fraud as the Trump administration's CMS chief visits Ohio to tout the governor's anti-fraud measures.
Rural Ohio fights back against Ramaswamy's plan to expand AI data centers
A Gallup poll found 71% of Americans oppose local data centers, as rural Ohio organizes a ballot initiative to ban large facilities and question Ramaswamy's central campaign promise.
Trump administration seizes on shooting to make case again for White House ballroom
Acting AG Todd Blanche cited Saturday's shooting to argue for the ballroom's national security features in a court filing opposing a construction halt.
Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his ‘biggest mistake’
DeWine calls legalizing sports betting his biggest mistake, citing massive gambling company spending and harm to athletes from online abuse.
Ohio House committee changes investigative, reporting provisions in childcare fraud bill
The committee removed a requirement to notify legislative leaders at investigation's end, citing lack of support for camera surveillance that childcare workers opposed.
Vivek Ramaswamy keynotes Utah data center summit amid Ohio governor bid
Ramaswamy's company holds $1.1 billion in Bitcoin while he backs data center expansion that could drive Ohio's already-rising electric bills higher.
Ramaswamy's running mate stalls Ohio child marriage ban
Republican senators pulled SB 341, a bipartisan ban on 17-year-old marriages, off the Senate Judiciary Committee's agenda. Senate President Rob McColley — Vivek Ramaswamy's running mate — told the Columbus Dispatch the bill needs more time.
US House passes sweeping ‘gender ideology’ bill aimed at trans kids in schools
Eight Democrats joined Republicans in the 217-198 vote, while LGBTQ+ groups warn the bill could force schools to out trans students to parents.
Trump won’t give up on stalled SAVE America bill, as Dems prep election protections
Trump refuses to rule out deploying troops to polling places as Democrats launch election protection task force and file lawsuits to block his voting restrictions.
Sagging poll ratings, soaring gas prices put GOP in a fix for keeping US House control
Trump's approval rating has sunk below 40% amid soaring gas prices from the Iran war, offsetting GOP redistricting efforts that could protect only 8-10 seats.
Ohio Republicans trying to get voter photo ID on the ballot, enshrined in state constitution
Democrats oppose the measure, citing low fraud rates and concerns it could suppress voting, while Republicans say 83% of Americans support the requirement.
Ohio ICE detentions soar in Trump’s second term
Nearly 95% of Ohio's detained immigrants have no violent crime convictions, yet ICE moves them frequently across state lines, separating them from lawyers and families.
