Ramaswamy wants to consolidate Ohio’s universities. Ohio’s founders would be appalled.
Ramaswamy hasn't named which campuses he'd close, even as his tax plan would reportedly blow a $9.8 billion hole in Ohio's budget.
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Ramaswamy wants more data centers in Ohio — and profits from them
GOP governor frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy calls data centers "good" for Ohio while his company bets big on Bitcoin and his top donors are crypto billionaires. Rural communities face rising bills, strained water, and few permanent jobs.
Report: Ramaswamy property tax plan would cut $6.6B from Ohio schools and services
A new Innovation Ohio report finds that Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to roll back property taxes to pre-pandemic levels would strip $6.6 billion per year from Ohio schools, fire departments, libraries, and senior services — with no replacement revenue identified.
Candidates begin race for Ohio Treasurer, with unclaimed funds as hot topic
2 Republicans and a Democrat are competing for Ohio state treasurer in 2026, with the unclaimed funds controversy — and a blocked proposal to use that money for a Browns stadium — emerging as a central issue in the race.
Vivek Ramaswamy spent $12K in campaign funds on luxury Puerto Rico resort
Campaign finance records show Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign paid nearly $12,000 to an exclusive Puerto Rico resort where he was photographed playing pickleball with social media influencers.
Vivek Ramaswamy said Ohio colleges, universities need to be consolidated: ‘We have too many of them’
Vivek Ramaswamy suggests consolidating Ohio colleges to cut costs, while critics warn the plan could harm communities and limit access to higher education.
Ramaswamy's $10M Ohio governor ad buy signals early concern about polling
Vivek Ramaswamy is launching a $10 million TV and digital ad campaign that runs from now through Election Day — an unusual move analysts say reflects growing anxiety about recent polls showing him trailing Amy Acton.
Poll: Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy by 10 points in Ohio governor's race
A new poll commissioned by the Ohio Environment Council finds Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy 53% to 43% among likely November 2026 voters, with Ramaswamy underperforming among his own party.
New report shows Ramaswamy’s tax plan would cause deep cuts and higher taxes for Ohio families
A new Innovation Ohio policy report finds that Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to eliminate Ohio's income tax would create a $9.8 billion budget shortfall, gutting school funding, Medicaid, and local services while raising taxes on most Ohioans.
Vivek Ramaswamy silent after taking $500 from Nazi reenactor
Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign has not returned or commented on a $500 donation from Richard Iott, a former congressional candidate who participated in Nazi SS reenactments and said Nazi Germany "accomplished incredible things."
Report: Ramaswamy tax plan would gut Ohio schools, Medicaid
A new Innovation Ohio report warns that Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to eliminate Ohio's personal income tax would create a $9.8 billion annual budget shortfall, threatening public school funding, Medicaid coverage for 3 million Ohioans, and forcing higher property or sales taxes on working families.
Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe
As Les Wexner faces a congressional deposition over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Ohio politicians confront scrutiny over campaign donations and some redirect funds to charity.
Ohio Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton makes pitch for addressing health care costs
Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton warns rising health care costs are pushing families to drop coverage and criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy’s past comments on Medicaid and Medicare.
Ohio GOP lawmaker calls daughter's abuse allegations 'parental alienation' in public Facebook dispute
State Rep. Rodney Creech called his daughter’s allegations “parental alienation” as controversy over a BCI investigation reshapes his re-election plans and Ohio Senate bid.
Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026
Ohio voters will decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, statewide offices, and the Ohio Supreme Court this November. Here’s a look at who’s running ahead of the May primary.
Former GOP Bellevue councilman jailed again after bond revoked
Joseph Burkhart, a Republican former Bellevue City Council member who attended Trump rallies and backed Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio governor bid, is back in jail after a judge revoked his bond.
Politicians show Ohio voters their true colors
Forhan's video about killing Trump and Faber's op-ed on the Renee Good shooting both drew fire in the race to replace Dave Yost.
Gary Click's podcast ranked among worst uses of social media in Ohio politics: poll
State Rep. Gary Click’s podcast earned Sloopy Awards notice as he faces a GOP primary challenge over fundraising and policy, with a general election matchup already set.
Ramaswamy’s proposed rule for public schools highlights Ohio’s lack of rules for private schools
The columnist argues the pledge plan shows private schools taking $1 billion in vouchers face none of the rules public schools must follow.
Ohio Democratic ticket of Amy Acton and David Pepper hold affordability roundtable
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and running mate David Pepper made their first joint appearance in Bexley, focusing on housing costs, affordability, and criticism of gerrymandered state politics.
