With control of US Senate in play, national Dems rush to dump Maine’s Platner
Platner has until July 13 to withdraw; Democrats need the Maine seat to flip four Republican seats and control the Senate.
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One year after biggest SNAP cuts ever, 100,000 Ohioans without help, state bracing for costs
Ohio faces $160 million in new SNAP costs after federal cuts shifted 75% of administrative expenses to states, threatening food security for 1.4 million monthly users.
Federal bill would open the door for Ohio housing reform
Trump is refusing to sign the bill, but Ohio could use federal grants and planning funds to legalize duplexes banned on 79% of parcels.
States will shape America’s future as nation confronts a pivotal choice
Democratic states are enacting laws to resist Trump's federal overreach on elections and immigration, while Republicans push for a constitutional convention to limit Washington's power.
Complaint accuses Ramaswamy campaign of hiding $509K in credit card spending
A new complaint accuses Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio campaign of burying more than $509K in credit-card spending behind monthly AmEx payments, obscuring what the money was spent on.
NW Ohio union leaders: Ramaswamy moved his company to Texas, now wants to run Ohio
Union leaders point to Ramaswamy's 2024 relocation of Strive Asset Management from Columbus to Dallas as evidence he won't fight for Ohio workers.
As Ramaswamy runs for Ohio governor, attacks on his identity come from fellow Republicans
The Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur has faced attacks on his Hindu faith and citizenship from far-right activists and a GOP primary rival, despite his own attacks on identity politics.
Tiffin City Council advances traffic-signal and sewer projects, adopts 2027 tax budget
Council also honored a sergeant who talked a suicidal 13-year-old away from a loaded firearm and advanced a proposal to eliminate firefighter residency requirements.
Ohio ratepayers’ summer electric bills could top $800, report says
A Third Way report blames Trump administration policies for blocking clean energy while propping up coal, as Ohioans face 17% bill increases amid a $1 billion utility scandal.
Ohio court case eliminates limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates
The case began when J.D. Vance and Steve Chabot sued after being outraised by Democratic opponents, with Vance getting $15.2 million to Tim Ryan's $56.4 million.
New Ohio bill could hamstring big wind and solar farms even more
Senate Bill 294, backed by fossil fuel groups, would require solar and wind projects to prove 50% reliability, a standard solar advocates say is unachievable and would block projects the state already favors less than gas and nuclear.
As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game
Trump's $2.5 billion in buyout deals to kill offshore wind projects threaten state climate goals, prompting seven states to sue over what they call illegal lease cancellations.
Ohio Republicans stand by Rodney Creech despite child sex abuse allegations
State Rep. Rodney Creech — accused in state investigative records of climbing into bed with a minor female relative while erect and wearing only his underwear — remains the GOP nominee in House District 40.
FirstEnergy bribery scandal haunts Jon Husted's Senate race as Ohio ratepayers keep paying
Husted testified as a defense witness in the bribery trial this spring, as Ohio ratepayers continue paying hundreds of millions for the bailout he championed.
America’s 250th birthday celebrated, despite extreme heat, canceled events
Washington's National Independence Day Parade was canceled due to extreme heat, though other events proceeded, and Patriot Front members marched through the capital.
Ohio economists split on Medicaid fraud-prevention proposals
A survey of 13 Ohio economists found little consensus on whether SB 315's fraud-prevention measures will save money or harm access to care for vulnerable populations.
Ohio University receives first award from Rural Health Transformation Fund
The $10 million award is Ohio's first disbursement from a $202 million federal fund meant to offset Medicaid cuts to rural healthcare.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s private jet habit goes international with Paris trip on Fourth of July
Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly took a private jet from Ohio to Paris, France to celebrate America's 250th birthday as he campaigns to be the Buckeye State’s next governor.
'So distasteful': Gary Click writes himself into the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July 4 AI video
Click sponsored legislation that would frame community opposition to large-scale AI data centers as potential "foreign propaganda."
Report: Trump policies have cost Ohio households $2,175, among highest in U.S.
The report attributes costs to tariffs, energy, gas and health care policy votes by Ohio's Republican-dominated delegation.
