Ohio Attorney General, ACLU counter claims that reproductive rights amendment impacts judge’s job
Ohio Attorney General, ACLU counter claims that reproductive rights amendment impacts judge’s job
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Top Husted aide lobbied for Ohio utility that profited from corrupt law
Top Husted aide lobbied for Ohio utility that profited from corrupt law
Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America
Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America
Ohio Democratic lawmaker wants gun owners to store firearms out of reach of children
Ohio Democratic lawmaker wants gun owners to store firearms out of reach of children
Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss
Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss
Private school voucher lawsuit heads to Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals
Attorneys fighting on behalf of public and private school funding will present arguments before an appellate court on Tuesday, in a continued battle over the EdChoice private school voucher program.
Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban
This story was originally published by Canary Media. Confusing ballot language could be the reason an Ohio county upheld a ban on renewable energy last week. An early analysis of exit poll responses sugges...
Where the Ohio governor candidates stand on education
The future of public education in Ohio looks different depending on who wins the governor's race this November.
Ohio’s governors race features political newcomers promising rosy visions of the future
This November, Ohio’s two major parties are backing nominees for governor who’ve never held elective office before. The last time that happened was almost 100 years ago. The candidates are both promising...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine selects public safety director as interim attorney general
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has chosen Public Safety Director Andy Wilson to replace Attorney General Dave Yost, who is stepping down from office in June.
Catching Our Eye News Roundup, May 11, 2026
Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call t...
Ohio’s most populous county sees 43% increase in unsheltered homelessness, according to report
Franklin County’s annual Point-in-Time Count identified 2,587 people experiencing homelessness — a 1.2% increase from 2025.
Property tax repeal campaign behind goal as deadline for 2026 ballot approaches
The organizers leading an effort to abolish Ohio property taxes are coming to a crossroads. By July 1, the campaign needs to decide if it wants to attempt to get on this year’s ballot or keep its powder dr...
Economists: Incentives for Ohio data centers are a loser. So is banning new construction
Economists say Ohio's heavy data center subsidies are a bad idea. But they say banning construction of large new centers is also a bad idea.
Catching Our Eye News Roundup, May 8, 2026
Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call t...
Ohio rural healthcare access — an advanced solution?
A report from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio found that rural residents are 15% more likely to die before the age of 75. Allowing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to operate more independently could...
Resident-led campaign fails to reverse Ohio county’s ban on renewables
Residents in Richland County, Ohio, voted narrowly Tuesday to keep a ban on utility-scale solar and wind across much of the community — a setback for those who hoped the referendum could serve as a blue...
Game on: Ramaswamy, Acton race to become Ohio governor
With the primary out of the way, the race is officially on to become Ohio's next governor. Republican candidate Vivek Ramasawmy will take on Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton in an already record-breaking e...
Democrats set sights on protecting, adding to Ohio Supreme Court seats
Democratic judges have an uphill battle to make it onto the Ohio Supreme Court, where Justice Jennifer Brunner is an island in a sea of Republican justices.
Sources say Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost expected to resign to take private-sector job
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expected to resign from his position as attorney general and will take a private-sector job, multiple statehouse sources told WEWS/Ohio Capital Journal reporter Morgan Trau...
Catching Our Eye News Roundup, May 7, 2026
Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call t...
Ohio abortion rights advocates concerned about health access as US Supreme Court mulls mail access
As the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily holds off a ban on telehealth abortion pill care, Ohio reproductive rights advocates and clinics say the potential loss of that type of abortion access will cause uncert...
What is the status of the MAGA movement in Ohio? And what does it mean for the 2026 Election?
Bowling Green researchers recently conducted a poll to measure the strength of the MAGA movement in Ohio. While MAGA remains popular with older, rural, conservative, Born Again men without four year degrees,...
Ohio’s new intoxicating hemp ban is bad for businesses, plaintiffs argued in lawsuit hearing
A new law banning low-level THC hemp products and changing the state’s marijuana laws hurts Ohio businesses, plaintiffs argued during a preliminary injunction hearing Monday.