What’s in Ohio’s proposal banning AI personhood
An Ohio proposal would bar AI systems from legal rights and make humans fully liable for AI-caused harm, drawing pushback from tech groups and calls for tighter definitions and revised liability rules.
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Report shows scandal-plagued Ohio utility made $108 million in errors. It wants customers to pay
A new report shows FirstEnergy wrongly claimed millions in lobbying and political spending as construction costs—and now wants ratepayers to cover the $108M error despite its ongoing corruption fallout.
Ohio health insurance to get much more costly without action to renew federal credits
With enhanced ACA tax credits expiring, Ohioans face steep premium increases and a potential surge in uninsured residents as rising medical costs and Medicaid cuts strain access to care.
Ohio lawmakers send bill to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk that would let teenagers work later hours
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round, sparking debate over child labor protections, wage issues, and federal restrictions as the proposal heads to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Newly released Epstein emails show Trump knew about abuse
Emails released by House Democrats show Jeffrey Epstein claimed Donald Trump knew about his abuse of underage girls as early as 2011. The White House denies the allegations, saying the emails “prove absolutely nothing.” Lawmakers from both parties are now pressing for the full release of the Epstein case files after the FBI said it would not publish more information.
US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November
The Supreme Court extended a temporary pause on court orders requiring the Trump administration to release full November SNAP benefits, leaving millions of low-income Americans in limbo as the government shutdown drags on. The stay will remain in effect through Thursday, when the high court will decide whether to intervene further.
Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation
Sen. Mitch McConnell prevailed in a Senate battle over new hemp restrictions, keeping language in the spending deal that would sharply limit THC content in hemp products. Sen. Rand Paul and industry advocates warned the change would cripple the industry and nullify state laws, but McConnell argued the move is needed to stop the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products.
Ohio bill requiring legal statement prior to abortion treatment could sow mistrust, experts say
A new Republican-backed bill in the Ohio Senate would require doctors who prescribe abortion medication to tell patients they can sue them, a move critics say could frighten both patients and providers. Medical experts call the legislation unnecessary and misleading, noting that abortion pills are safe and already subject to informed consent laws.
Ohio politicians grovel and dance for Trump by launching even more attacks on voters and democracy
Ohio Republicans are pushing Trump-style election restrictions that would toss out thousands of legitimate mail-in ballots and make voting harder for many Ohioans. SB 293 and SB 153, modeled after Trump’s executive order, would strip away safeguards and feed false narratives about election fraud — all while Ohio’s leaders march in lockstep with Trump World.
Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges
Georgia Republicans tied to Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference efforts hailed the president’s sweeping new pardons, but the move does not halt the state’s racketeering case in Fulton County. The pardon, which covers Trump’s allies and fake electors, only applies to federal charges and comes as prosecutors race to keep the Georgia case alive after District Attorney Fani Willis’ disqualification.
Ohio food pantries see record demand in food crisis
As President Donald Trump continues to defy court orders to fund SNAP during the government shutdown, Ohio’s food pantries are reaching a breaking point. Nonprofits report record demand and dwindling supplies as millions of residents lose their federal food assistance.
Here’s the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies
President Donald Trump issued 77 pardons Monday, including to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and several figures accused in the 2020 fake electors plot. The sweeping proclamation covers only federal offenses, leaving state-level cases intact. Critics say Trump is “pardoning a conspiracy” and undermining accountability for efforts to overturn the election.
Here’s where the Ohio House property tax reform bills stand in the Ohio Senate
Ohio senators are fast-tracking a package of House bills aimed at overhauling the state’s property tax system — from capping millage growth to redefining who controls home valuations. Supporters call the changes overdue taxpayer relief; opponents warn they could erode local school funding and voter authority over levies.
The government shutdown is only hurting Ohio scientists more after onslaught of federal cuts
An Ohio State University physics professor warns that the Trump administration’s prolonged shutdown is devastating the state’s research ecosystem — grounding NASA collaborations, freezing NIH reviews, and derailing scientific careers. “Careers to advance the scientific expertise of our country are being ruined,” he writes.
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun
After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan deal to end the Trump administration’s record-breaking shutdown. The bill restores food assistance for 42 million Americans and brings back laid-off federal workers, but Democrats remain divided over the omission of key Affordable Care Act subsidies — the very issue that sparked the shutdown.
Future of Ohio’s federal energy assistance unclear as government shutdown wears on
As freezing weather grips Ohio, the Trump administration’s shutdown has put federal heating assistance in jeopardy. The state is keeping its crisis program open with leftover funds, but advocates warn they could soon run dry — leaving hundreds of thousands of vulnerable families at risk of losing heat as winter begins.
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan deal to end the Trump administration’s record-breaking shutdown. The bill restores food assistance for 42 million Americans and brings back laid-off federal workers, but Democrats remain divided over the omission of key Affordable Care Act subsidies — the very issue that sparked the shutdown.
Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin
More than 1,000 flights were canceled Friday as the Trump administration’s shutdown pushed the FAA to cut flight volume at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. Air traffic controllers working without pay are facing exhaustion and shortages, creating widespread delays and frustration for travelers across the country.
States told by Trump administration to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November
After the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, federal officials ordered states to claw back full November food benefits for millions of Americans. The chaotic reversal — impacting 42 million people — drew outrage from governors who say the administration is using hunger as political leverage amid the ongoing shutdown.
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily sided with the Trump administration, allowing it to halt full food assistance payments for 42 million Americans amid the ongoing government shutdown. The ruling reverses a lower court’s order to fund November SNAP benefits and leaves millions of families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.
