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Ohio property tax abolition campaign hits 305,000 signatures. Here’s what that means for its chances.
Abolishing Ohio’s property taxes would cut $20 billion in annual funding for schools, libraries and emergency services. The anti-property tax campaign faces a July 1 deadline to gather the remaining signatures.
National Democrats take aim at Trump territory in Ohio with new congressional ad blitz
House Majority PAC plans to spend millions defending Democratic incumbents and going on offense for Republican-held seats after years of retreat from the state.
Ohio Republican congressional candidate accused of controlling affair with 2020 campaign staffer
A former Trump campaign worker alleges Ohio congressional candidate Madison Sheahan carried on a secret, controlling 2-year sexual relationship with her beginning in October 2020 — a claim Sheahan's Ohio campaign manager flatly denies. The report surfaces 11 days before the May 5 Republican primary in the 9th District.
Bipartisan former Ohio AGs urge U.S. Supreme Court to keep immigration protections for Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments April 29 on the Trump administration's move to strip temporary protected status from Haitian immigrants — a decision that could uproot more than 14,000 Ohioans and $160 million in state economic activity.
Under one Trump cut, Ohio families lose the most
A new analysis finds Ohio families could lose more than $15,000 a year in child care assistance after the Trump administration moved to scrap a Biden-era affordability cap — the largest projected loss of any state in the country.
Ohio AG hopeful Keith Faber stiffed charities on Wexner pledge
The state auditor's own books don't balance: Keith Faber's campaign pledged $15,000 in Wexner contributions to charity in February but sent only $12,500.
Sandusky County prosecutor backs judge she cleared of $33K audit finding
Sandusky County Prosecutor Beth Tischler formally abated a $33,300 state audit finding against Judge Brad Smith — with Ohio Attorney General approval and no repayment required — before publicly backing his re-election campaign. Both are on the May 5 primary ballot.
Trump’s ‘dummymandering’ leaves US House remap in stalemate after Virginia vote
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw House districts in their favor, potentially netting the party 4 new seats and evening out Republican redistricting efforts in other states.
US Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint laying path for billions for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Republicans voted 50-48 to approve a budget resolution that would unlock $70 billion to $140 billion in additional immigration enforcement funding, avoiding the need for Democratic support.
Ohio Republican congressman named in active child abuse investigation amid custody dispute
Bay Village police confirm an active child abuse investigation involving Ohio 7th District Rep. Max Miller and his ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, as dueling court filings trade allegations of injury, false accusations, and physical confrontations.
Ohio Supreme Court guts ‘submetering’ business said to drive up renters’ electric bills
The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel said the ruling will force submeterers to play by the rules as they charge tens of thousands of Ohioans for electricity each month.
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.
Ramaswamy took Soros fellowship while earning $2.25M, records show
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy accepted a $50,000 Paul and Daisy Soros fellowship reserved for children of immigrants in 2011 — the same year his tax returns show he earned $2.25 million. He had previously claimed he lacked the money for law school.
Gary Click reportedly snubbed at Ramaswamy's TPUSA event
State Rep. Gary Click attended Vivek Ramaswamy's Turning Point USA event at Ohio State on Tuesday — touting his perfect TPUSA score on Facebook. He sat in the crowd, didn't take the stage, and left alone.
Tiffin City Council approves 12-month data center moratorium
Tiffin council voted 6-0 Monday to freeze development for up to a year while city officials weigh zoning options and Ohio lawmakers pursue statewide regulation.
Ohio Supreme Court candidate found to have violated ethics rules after reposting endorsement calling her a judge — when she isn't
A judicial panel found Republican Colleen O'Donnell violated Ohio ethics rules by sharing a post that falsely called her a sitting judge. She won't be sanctioned.
Anti-vax advocate, economic developer face off for competitive Ohio House seat in Akron suburbs
Stephanie Stock, president of the Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, is running against a young opponent with a background in economic development. The winner will run in a statehouse district where Democrats hold an edge.
In effort to combat chronic school absences, Ohio launches a statewide attendance dashboard
More than 25% of Ohio students were chronically absent last year. A new state dashboard lets administrators and parents track attendance trends weekly, down to the grade level — though data from Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati schools is still missing.
Ohio GOP governor candidate asks DeWine for security amid feud with running mate
Longshot Republican Ohio governor candidate Heather Hill publicly asked Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday for a state security detail amid her escalating feud with former running mate Stuart Moats.
