Jon Husted tells struggling Ohioans to fix their ‘work ethic’
Husted made the remark while advocating for stricter work requirements for SNAP recipients.
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Ohio Equal Rights starts collecting signatures to get two amendments on November ballot
Ohio Equal Rights is gathering signatures for two 2026 ballot amendments to repeal Ohio’s same-sex marriage ban and strengthen statewide anti-discrimination protections.
Trump axes funding for the vulnerable in Ohio then restores it amid backlash
The Trump administration abruptly cut and then reversed $2 billion in SAMHSA funding, disrupting mental health and addiction services nationwide and raising alarms in Ohio about the instability of federal support for vulnerable communities.
Child care sector in Ohio continues push to save, and boost, funding
Ohio and national child care advocates are pressing federal leaders to restore frozen funds, protect child care investments, and stabilize a system already strained by high costs, worker shortages, and growing family hardship.
One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers
Legal experts and historians say President Trump’s second-term expansion of executive power, from military actions to targeting critics, signals a dangerous shift away from democratic norms and checks and balances.
Federal judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of ACLU of Ohio in lawsuit against Ohio State
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Ohio State University, ruling a student’s expulsion over pro-Palestinian social media posts likely violated free speech and due process rights.
Ohio lawmakers say child care system strong, introduce new authority in child care investigations
Ohio lawmakers unveiled House Bill 647 to expand child care fraud investigations, boost data analytics funding, and protect federal child care dollars while defending the state’s oversight system.
Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in 2 states
Federal courts in California and Oregon blocked Trump administration efforts to force states to hand over sensitive voter data, citing privacy concerns and limits on federal power over elections.
Husted took thousands from company that paid Ohio $88 million to settle Medicaid fraud allegations
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted took tens of thousands from Centene after a major Medicaid fraud settlement while voting against ACA subsidies for Ohioans, drawing criticism from government watchdogs.
Retired Ohio chief justice joins alliance to preserve independent judicial branch
Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is leading a national effort to defend judicial independence, warn against politicized courts and educate voters on the judiciary’s vital role.
How powerful figures were prosecuted in Trump’s first term, then pardoned in his second term
Trump has pardoned allies convicted under his own first-term Justice Department, sidestepping normal clemency rules and raising concerns about the erosion of prosecutorial independence and the rule of law.
War powers resolution fails in US Senate after 2 Republicans flip, Vance breaks tie
JD Vance cast the deciding vote to halt a Senate war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military actions in Venezuela, after GOP senators reversed course.
What are the statuses of Ohio’s education bills in the legislature?
Several Ohio education bills advancing at the Statehouse would bring religious displays, anti-abortion videos, and new social curricula into public schools.
What a fracking-waste dispute says about Ohio’s energy double standard
Opponents say Ohio law gives communities little power to stop new fracking waste injection wells, even as the state allows local governments to block solar and wind projects.
A Ford worker called out Trump. The president flipped him off. Now, he’s been suspended.
A UAW-backed Ford worker was suspended after a viral video showed him heckling President Trump during a Dearborn plant visit, prompting union, company, and political reaction.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejects proposed referendum trying to overturn new marijuana law
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected ballot language for a referendum to overturn changes to the state’s marijuana law, delaying signature collection efforts.
In the wake of ICE shooting, protests in Ohio, preparation for more raids
Large protests erupted across Ohio after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, as advocates organize responses to enforcement actions and parents warn of trauma near schools.
Texas-based company approved to frack more than 170 acres of wildlife area in eastern Ohio
Ohio regulators approved a fracking lease at Leesville Wildlife Area and advanced more public lands for bidding, despite strong public opposition and environmental concerns.
States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy
States reject new federal guidance cutting childhood vaccines, forming alliances and passing laws to protect school requirements, insurance coverage, and public health standards.
The Ohio public pays the price for Big Tech’s data centers
As Big Tech expands AI data centers, Ohio and the nation face higher energy bills, strained power grids, and growing climate and consumer costs, according to new reporting.
