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    June 12, 2026

    Ohio lawmakers send math intervention bill to Gov. Mike DeWine with science of reading exemption

    The carveout exempts Ohio's eight Hillsdale College-affiliated classical schools from a curriculum DeWine has called one of his most important achievements.

    Ohio lawmakers send math intervention bill to Gov. Mike DeWine with science of reading exemption
    June 12, 2026

    States step into voting rights void left by federal rulings

    The Supreme Court's May ruling in Louisiana v. Callais gutted a key federal provision, prompting at least nine more states to introduce their own Voting Rights Acts.

    States step into voting rights void left by federal rulings
    June 11, 2026

    Vivek Ramaswamy's company spent $70K lobbying Washington on Covid-19 drugs. He's now campaigning against 'Covid ideology.'

    Roivant Sciences paid Baker Donelson and Tiber Creek Group $70,000 to lobby the White House and NIH on Covid drug approval as Ramaswamy now attacks Acton's pandemic record.

    Vivek Ramaswamy's company spent $70K lobbying Washington on Covid-19 drugs. He's now campaigning against 'Covid ideology.'
    June 11, 2026

    Senate ethics complaint targets Jon Husted and top aide over payments from rebranded Columbus lobbying firm

    Attorney Anne Griffin's complaint argues Dunn's $22,652 in consulting fees from his renamed lobbying firm broke Senate Rule 37, and that Husted failed his duty to prevent the conflict.

    Senate ethics complaint targets Jon Husted and top aide over payments from rebranded Columbus lobbying firm
    June 11, 2026

    A $1,778 tax cut for a family of 4: What Amy Acton's affordability agenda would mean for working Ohio households

    Acton's plan pairs a refundable earned income credit with a child tax credit DeWine proposed but Republicans stripped from the state budget.

    A $1,778 tax cut for a family of 4: What Amy Acton's affordability agenda would mean for working Ohio households
    June 11, 2026

    US Senate Dems press federal agency to increase oversight of prediction markets

    The letter, led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, cites a soldier charged with earning $400K on Polymarket using classified intel as prediction market trading has surged.

    US Senate Dems press federal agency to increase oversight of prediction markets
    June 11, 2026

    Head of Social Security challenged by lawmakers over long lines, wait times

    Democrats called SSA's customer service stats misleading as its chief actuary warned Congress is nearly out of time to prevent a 22% benefit cut in 2032.

    Head of Social Security challenged by lawmakers over long lines, wait times
    June 11, 2026

    Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center

    The state's deputy solicitor general argues Ohio can't have a local patchwork of tobacco rules, but 21 cities say the override law fails the home rule test.

    Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center
    June 11, 2026

    As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails

    Ohio's July 1 deadline for district AI policies arrives as 70% of teachers say student AI use is preventing kids from learning core skills.

    As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
    June 11, 2026

    Ohio targets fraud in Medicaid, SNAP programs with new legislation

    Home health aides will face GPS check-ins and Ohio’s food aid cards are getting security chips under a bill now headed to Gov. DeWine’s desk.

    Ohio targets fraud in Medicaid, SNAP programs with new legislation
    June 11, 2026

    Ohio Republicans back off effort to kill a beefy tax credit for data centers

    Lawmakers around 10 p.m. Wednesday nixed a vote on a data center package, aborting efforts to eliminate or lower a tax break that saved Big Tech $2 billion last year.

    Ohio Republicans back off effort to kill a beefy tax credit for data centers
    June 10, 2026

    Ohio Republican lawmakers send constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to ballot

    Democrats say photo ID is already state law and working, while Republicans deny the amendment is designed to boost midterm turnout for their candidates.

    Ohio Republican lawmakers send constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to ballot
    June 10, 2026

    Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote

    Democrats and the Ohio Association of Elected Officials warn the requirement, set to take effect in November 2027, will burden seniors who rely on mail-in voting.

    Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote
    June 10, 2026

    Inflation reaches 3-year high of 4.2%, fueled by war Jon Husted called 'good news for the global economy'

    Sen. Jon Husted, who called the Iran war good news and voted against ending it, now faces a reelection battle as gasoline hits $4.15 and grocery prices climb.

    Inflation reaches 3-year high of 4.2%, fueled by war Jon Husted called 'good news for the global economy'
    June 10, 2026

    Seneca County advances mental health levy for Nov. 3 ballot

    The unanimous vote triggers a required necessity declaration under Ohio law before the four-county behavioral health board's existing 0.7-mill rate can go to voters.

    Seneca County advances mental health levy for Nov. 3 ballot
    June 10, 2026

    Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032

    A new SSA report shows the trust fund depletes a few months sooner than last year's estimate, which would cut benefits to 78% for 68 million recipients unless Congress acts.

    Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032
    June 10, 2026

    Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

    A Mullin memo filed Monday night reversed a Friday position, but experts say DOJ is stalling to keep courts from blocking the order before November midterms.

    Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
    June 10, 2026

    GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center

    The GAO report details $11.5 million wasted before any detainees arrived, a homicide with destroyed evidence, and warns a $38 billion warehouse expansion risks repeating every failure.

    GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
    June 10, 2026

    Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill

    Wilson, a Baha'i, appeared one day after the Pentagon cut its recognized religions list to 31, as Bilirakis cosponsors a resolution condemning Iran's persecution of Baha'is.

    Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
    June 10, 2026

    Ohio lawmakers introduce sweeping new data center legislation

    The bill cuts a $1.6 billion tax break in half and targets NDAs, but Sen. DeMora warns the rapid one-day timeline to a Senate floor vote will produce bad law.

    Ohio lawmakers introduce sweeping new data center legislation
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