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    April 13, 2026

    Report shows 616,700 Ohio workers would benefit from minimum wage increasing to $15 an hour by 2030

    A new Policy Matters Ohio report finds that Ohio's $11-an-hour minimum wage isn't enough to cover basic living costs in any of the state's 88 counties — and under current law, workers won't see a $15 wage until 2034.

    Report shows 616,700 Ohio workers would benefit from minimum wage increasing to $15 an hour by 2030
    April 13, 2026

    Ohio sits atop U.S. in library usage, federal funding lawsuits resolve in favor of libraries

    Ohio ranked first in library circulation per person in 2023 as court battles over federal library funding reached a settlement — but Trump's proposed budget would slash the Institute of Museum and Library Services from $280 million to $6 million.

    Ohio sits atop U.S. in library usage, federal funding lawsuits resolve in favor of libraries
    April 12, 2026

    After 2 failed bids and a RINO label from Trump, Craig Riedel tries again

    Craig Riedel lost 2 straight congressional primaries — the last after Trump called him a RINO and "no friend of MAGA." Now he's rebranding as a MAGA conservative for an Ohio Senate run.

    After 2 failed bids and a RINO label from Trump, Craig Riedel tries again
    April 11, 2026

    Gary Click voted to make it harder for Ohioans to fight unwanted development

    State Rep. Gary Click voted for a budget raising Ohio's zoning referendum threshold from 15% to 35% and co-sponsored a bill investigating whether data center opposition is "foreign propaganda."

    Gary Click voted to make it harder for Ohioans to fight unwanted development
    April 10, 2026

    Rising hunger rates pose new risks for Republican Senate candidates

    High food costs and fewer benefits are forcing millions of Americans into desperate situations.

    Rising hunger rates pose new risks for Republican Senate candidates
    April 10, 2026

    Ohio treasurer candidate showered with gifts from CEOs, fundraisers, lobbyist, disclosures show

    Jay Edwards’ financial statement disclosed at least $3,100 in gifts from politically connected Ohioans. But he said in an interview that some of them probably never gave him anything.

    Ohio treasurer candidate showered with gifts from CEOs, fundraisers, lobbyist, disclosures show
    April 10, 2026

    Aaron Jones to hold campaign kickoff in downtown Tiffin on April 16

    U.S. Army veteran and Tiffin City Councilman Aaron Jones will hold his District 88 campaign kickoff April 16 at Reino's Party Room during Downtown Tiffin's Third Thursday event.

    Aaron Jones to hold campaign kickoff in downtown Tiffin on April 16
    April 10, 2026

    Debate over US war crimes, illegal military orders returns with Trump threats against Iran

    Legal scholars say President Trump's threats to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges would likely violate the law of war. Experts say prosecution is unlikely domestically, but warn other nations could invoke universal jurisdiction under the Geneva Conventions.

    Debate over US war crimes, illegal military orders returns with Trump threats against Iran
    April 10, 2026

    Melania Trump denounces ‘baseless lies’ connecting her to Epstein

    First Lady Melania Trump issued a rare solo statement Thursday denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein and calling on Congress to hold a public hearing where Epstein survivors could testify under oath.

    Melania Trump denounces ‘baseless lies’ connecting her to Epstein
    April 10, 2026

    As Ohio summer meal programs see increased use, federal cuts make it harder to fight child hunger

    Ohio served more than 2.6 million summer lunches in 2024 — a 3-year participation high — but researchers warn federal SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase child food insecurity and shrink program eligibility just as demand grows.

    As Ohio summer meal programs see increased use, federal cuts make it harder to fight child hunger
    April 10, 2026

    Ohio economists: Water-quality bonds good for public health, uncertain about other benefits

    Gov. DeWine is pushing to put H2Ohio water-quality bonds on Ohio's November ballot after Republicans cut the program's budget by roughly 40%. A Scioto Analysis survey found economists largely agree the bonds would lower water treatment costs but are divided on broader economic benefits.

    Ohio economists: Water-quality bonds good for public health, uncertain about other benefits
    April 9, 2026

    New list names Jon Husted among most corrupt lawmakers

    Husted has accepted more than $550,000 in corporate PAC money, and has ties to billionaire businessman Les Wexner, who was a close associate of deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein.

    New list names Jon Husted among most corrupt lawmakers
    April 9, 2026

    Ramaswamy touts endorsement from Ohio GOP lawmaker accused of child sex abuse

    Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign website promotes the endorsement of state Rep. Rodney Creech, who was accused of climbing into bed with a minor relative while wearing only his underwear according to BCI documents. The endorsement remains live months after the allegations became public.

    Ramaswamy touts endorsement from Ohio GOP lawmaker accused of child sex abuse
    April 9, 2026

    Husted campaign chair reminisced about talking to 'young girls' about sex

    Jon Husted's Sandusky County campaign chair, State Rep. Gary Click, reminisced on video about talking to young girls about sex during Ohio House testimony. The same endorsement list includes Rep. Rodney Creech, accused of climbing into bed with a minor relative.

    Husted campaign chair reminisced about talking to 'young girls' about sex
    April 9, 2026

    2.5 million Americans lost food aid in months after passage of GOP megabill, study finds

    A new study found at least 2.5 million people lost SNAP benefits in the 6 months after the One Big Beautiful Bill became law — without any improvement in economic conditions to explain the drop.

    2.5 million Americans lost food aid in months after passage of GOP megabill, study finds
    April 9, 2026

    Ohio Republican lawmakers proposed major new sports betting restrictions

    Reps. McClain, Click, and Newman want to ban mobile sports betting, limit wagers, end prop and parlay bets, and prohibit college sports wagering — citing addiction, suicide risk, and game integrity concerns.

    Ohio Republican lawmakers proposed major new sports betting restrictions
    April 9, 2026

    Ohio lawmakers have different ideas on name, image and likeness deals for high school athletes

    One bill would ban NIL deals for Ohio high school athletes while another would create guardrails. Of 350,000 OHSAA athletes, only 32 NIL deals have been reported — most under $1,000.

    Ohio lawmakers have different ideas on name, image and likeness deals for high school athletes
    April 9, 2026

    Higher gas prices could extend into next year, says Trump administration energy agency

    The Energy Information Administration projects gas prices will remain above pre-war levels through 2027, contradicting Trump's promise of a rapid decline once the Iran conflict ends.

    Higher gas prices could extend into next year, says Trump administration energy agency
    April 8, 2026

    GOP-endorsed Toledo politician gets 20 years for 15 child sex abuse felonies

    Ernest McCarthy, 84, a Lucas County Republican Party-endorsed candidate who ran for Ohio Senate and Toledo City Council, was sentenced to 20–21 years after pleading guilty to 15 felony child sexual abuse material charges involving victims as young as 2.

    GOP-endorsed Toledo politician gets 20 years for 15 child sex abuse felonies
    April 8, 2026

    A day after Iran-US ceasefire declared, doubts linger amid continuing Gulf strikes

    The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, but both sides claimed victory and strikes continued across the Gulf. Talks are set to begin Saturday in Islamabad.

    A day after Iran-US ceasefire declared, doubts linger amid continuing Gulf strikes
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