Ohio Politics
Progressives file lawsuit challenging GOP-passed ban on contributions from noncitizens
Plaintiffs say the law infringes on rights to free speech, association and equal protection under the law.
Gov. Mike DeWine signs $4.2 billion capital budget that provides millions to northeast Ohio projects
The bill includes more than $175 million for dozens of community projects in and around Cuyahoga County and about $60 million for colleges and universities in the area.
Gov. Mike DeWine says he would sign transgender bathroom bill if it lands on his desk
“I looked at the language in this particular bill as it stands now,” DeWine said. “As it stands now, I would sign that bill.”
Ohio is dragging its feet now on getting recreational marijuana into the market: Today in Ohio
Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, City Hall reporter Courtney Astolfi and content director Laura Johnston.
Catching up on this week’s mini-Lame Duck session in the Ohio legislature: Capitol Letter
Jeremy Pelzer has an overview of some of the more interesting and/or important bills that state lawmakers passed during their marathon session Wednesday.
Shameful foot-dragging on probe years after doctor claimed COVID vaccines ‘magnetize’ people: editorial
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny may sincerely believe her conspiracy theories, but that doesn’t mean she should be free to mislead patients on medical questions. So, it’s truly astounding and troubling that, amid all these problems, Dr. Tenpenny is again fully licensed to practice medicine in Ohio and, presumably, to share with her patients her misguided, unsubstantiated views on COVID vaccines and other matters as a state probe launched in July 2021 is about to enter its fourth year, writes the editorial board of The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com.
Community Solar would be a ray of sunshine for small family farms like mine: Phil House
Today, my land is a working farm where crops are planted, cultivated and harvested. If the Ohio legislature passes House Bill 197, my land can also harvest the sun’s energy, writes guest columnist Phil House, a family farmer in Ashtabula County, a union carpenter working at nuclear power plants, and an Iraq War veteran.
Come to Bucha, J.D. Vance. It will open your eyes, and maybe your heart: David Junk
Most of Sen. J.D. Vance's constituents in Ohio support Ukraine. The Midwest is the heartland, and Ohioans consider ourselves the heart of America. What happened to your heart, Sen. Vance? Come to Bucha. You may find it there, writes guest columnist David Junk, a U.S. music executive who previously worked in Ukraine and visited Bucha last year.
Wages aren’t keeping pace with rising rents, report finds
Eight in 10 of the most common jobs in Ohio don't pay enough to keep rent below 30% of income.
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown seeks crackdown on AI use for political deceptions
"I am especially concerned that deepfake images, audio, and video will be used to target Black and minority voters whose voting rights have historically and consistently been under threat," said a statement from Brown.
Ohio Senate approves bill meant to protect elections workers from personal threats
The proposed law change would exempt elections officials' names and other personal information from public records.
Ohio lawmakers’ list of newly passed bills includes changes making it harder for judges to block controversial laws
Other bills sent to the governor would crackdown on stunt driving and allow human trafficking victims to expunge their criminal records.