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Ohio's unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in February despite job losses, but not for good reasons—thousands of Ohioans left the labor force entirely, masking economic weakness, according to Policy Matters Ohio.
A New York jury ruled against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on all counts after 34 state attorneys general, including Ohio's Dave Yost, pressed forward despite the Trump Justice Department settling the case mid-trial. A remedy proceeding could result in a breakup of the company.
An Ohio House bill would eliminate capital gains taxes statewide, but Policy Matters Ohio projects the top 1% of earners would capture 61% of the benefit while the bottom 60% of Ohioans would see at most $42 in annual savings.
3 Ohio House Republicans unveiled the Save Ohio Sports Act to restrict online betting, cap wagers, and ban credit card gambling — as data shows $533 million in Ohio betting revenue flowed out of state in 2025.
Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine was among 10 Ohio hospitals flagged for potential closure in a national report on Medicaid cuts. The hospital says it returned to profitability in 2024 but warns further reductions could affect care.
A new Institute for Policy Studies analysis finds the average American taxpayer sent $1,870 to defense contractors last year — more than they paid for food assistance, housing, disaster relief, and national parks combined.
The U.S. Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for $280 million — equal to about four days of the company's 2025 revenue — and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is among 34 state AGs continuing to fight the deal in federal court.
Gov. DeWine is pushing to put H2Ohio water-quality bonds on Ohio's November ballot after Republicans cut the program's budget by roughly 40%. A Scioto Analysis survey found economists largely agree the bonds would lower water treatment costs but are divided on broader economic benefits.
Rep. Greg Landsman now backs ending the Iran war after opposing an earlier resolution, as economic fallout grows and pressure mounts on Trump.
Ohio State University confirmed it is investigating a $100,000-per-year consulting arrangement between gynecologist Mark Landon and Jeffrey Epstein — with emails showing Epstein billed Landon's payments to Les Wexner, the billionaire donor whose name adorns the university's medical center.
An ACLU of Ohio report finds Ohio counties with ICE jail contracts tripled in 2025, while 12 local law enforcement agencies — including one in Seneca County — gained authority to conduct immigration enforcement, raising public safety concerns.
A new Urban Institute report projects that Medicaid work requirements in the Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act could strip health coverage from up to 356,000 Ohioans — on top of 113,000 who have already lost coverage after ACA tax credits expired.
