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    September 1, 2026

    Ohio GOP lawmaker accused of child sex abuse posts critic’s number, asks supporters to ‘blow up’ phone

    Rep. Rodney Creech posted a critic’s phone number after receiving a “We believe your daughter” text and urged supporters to “blow up” the person’s phone.

    Ohio GOP lawmaker accused of child sex abuse posts critic’s number, asks supporters to ‘blow up’ phone
    September 1, 2026

    These vulnerable Republicans have targeted Social Security

    Millions of Social Security recipients say they would not survive if the program was cut.

    These vulnerable Republicans have targeted Social Security
    September 1, 2026

    USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order

    The whistleblower says a single misread barcode could cause USPS to reject entire batches of ballots, potentially disenfranchising millions of voters.

    USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order
    September 1, 2026

    Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration

    LaRose is appealing the ruling and asked the judge to let the requirements stand while the case continues, citing a Franklin County noncitizen voting case as justification.

    Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration
    September 1, 2026

    As Ohio grapples with fake comments on clean energy, some want crackdown

    Ohio regulators rejected a 94-megawatt solar farm despite evidence of fabricated opposition comments, and never referred the case for prosecution.

    As Ohio grapples with fake comments on clean energy, some want crackdown
    September 1, 2026

    Federal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections

    If Florida and Texas win their lawsuit citing the 150-year-old Comstock Act, mifepristone could become unavailable nationwide regardless of state abortion laws.

    Federal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections
    September 1, 2026

    Federal judge refuses to toss whistleblower case alleging Vivek Ramaswamy demanded employees break securities laws

    A federal judge has refused to dismiss the whistleblower claim against Ohio’s Republican nominee for governor, ruling the former Strive executive alleged enough to keep Ramaswamy personally in the case.

    Federal judge refuses to toss whistleblower case alleging Vivek Ramaswamy demanded employees break securities laws
    September 1, 2026

    Trump says communities that reject data centers will be ‘backwards and poor’

    In Ohio, Gary Click sponsored legislation directing a state commission to examine “foreign propaganda” behind opposition, while Vivek Ramaswamy and Jon Husted spent years openly cheering the industry's expansion.

    Trump says communities that reject data centers will be ‘backwards and poor’
    August 31, 2026

    Sandusky County’s Republican scandal machine has one constant: Justin Smith

    The Toledo Blade editorial board says Sandusky County is “sliding into political cesspool status.” The scandals behind that judgment span nearly the entire 18 years Justin Smith has run the county Republican Party.

    Sandusky County’s Republican scandal machine has one constant: Justin Smith
    August 31, 2026

    ‘How is Vivek Ramaswamy not in prison?’ Ohio governor candidate accused of multibillion-dollar ‘pump-and-dump’ scheme

    His mother helped rework failed Alzheimer's trial data as Ramaswamy sold nearly $40 million in stock before the drug failed its decisive Phase 3 test.

    ‘How is Vivek Ramaswamy not in prison?’ Ohio governor candidate accused of multibillion-dollar ‘pump-and-dump’ scheme
    August 31, 2026

    DeWine study: Ramaswamy’s tax promise could mean new taxes on groceries and health care

    The DeWine budget office warns replacing Ohio's $24 billion in local property-tax revenue could require a 15% to 18% sales tax, among the nation's highest.

    DeWine study: Ramaswamy’s tax promise could mean new taxes on groceries and health care
    August 31, 2026

    Ohio Supreme Court rejects judge’s claim abortion amendment hinders job

    The ACLU of Ohio and the attorney general argued Trumbull County Judge David Engler offered no evidence the amendment caused his bypass caseload to drop to zero.

    Ohio Supreme Court rejects judge’s claim abortion amendment hinders job
    August 31, 2026

    Ohio’s already seen the biggest ACA drop. Premiums are about to go up by another 15%.

    With 161,000 Ohioans already gone, insurers say the remaining pool is sicker and costlier to cover, driving 2027 premium hikes averaging 14.7%.

    Ohio’s already seen the biggest ACA drop. Premiums are about to go up by another 15%.
    August 31, 2026

    Democrats aim to emulate Republicans in building state power

    GOP lawmakers still hold nearly 55% of state seats, and experts say Democrats lack decades of coordinated infrastructure that groups like ALEC built.

    Democrats aim to emulate Republicans in building state power
    August 30, 2026

    Vivek Ramaswamy took $50K identity-based fellowship while already wealthy — then paid to scrub it from Wikipedia

    The anti-DEI Republican accepted a $50,000 fellowship he could only receive because he was the child of immigrants — after already earning hundreds of thousands of dollars on Wall Street.

    Vivek Ramaswamy took $50K identity-based fellowship while already wealthy — then paid to scrub it from Wikipedia
    August 29, 2026

    Ramaswamy sells a public school origin story. His campaign bio airbrushes out years of elite private school.

    St. Xavier, the unnamed private school in his bio, currently costs $19,500 a year and can accept the same EdChoice vouchers Ramaswamy wants expanded statewide.

    Ramaswamy sells a public school origin story. His campaign bio airbrushes out years of elite private school.
    August 28, 2026

    Trump turns to foreign beef as Ohio cattle producers warn of harm to American farmers

    Ohio Cattlemen's Association president Lindsey Hall warns the move discourages herd rebuilding, as economists question whether it will even lower grocery prices.

    Trump turns to foreign beef as Ohio cattle producers warn of harm to American farmers
    August 28, 2026

    Fact check: What Amy Acton actually said about ICE and immigration enforcement

    Headlines portrayed Acton as embracing ICE and breaking with Democrats. Her actual remarks — and statements dating back to January — show a consistent position on lawful enforcement, public safety and professional standards for law enforcement.

    Fact check: What Amy Acton actually said about ICE and immigration enforcement
    August 28, 2026

    Report: Trump and Big Oil see financial windfall as Americans pay more at pump

    President Donald Trump’s holdings of oil and gas stocks have gained millions of dollars in value since he began US military attacks on Iran, according to Congress’ Joint Economic Committee minority staff.

    Report: Trump and Big Oil see financial windfall as Americans pay more at pump
    August 28, 2026

    As he worked to advance the Intel project, Jon Husted’s wife was invested in it

    Husted also took campaign cash from Intel lobbyist Josh Rubin, whom DeWine named JobsOhio chairman while it steered millions to the company.

    As he worked to advance the Intel project, Jon Husted’s wife was invested in it
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