Voting rights groups sue Ohio over law cancelling registrations without notice
The League of Women Voters and CAIR are challenging Ohio’s new voter purge law, arguing it violates federal protections and risks disenfranchising naturalized citizens.
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Gary Click quietly steps down as church pastor amid heated GOP primary
Rep. Gary Click quietly stepped down as pastor of Fremont Baptist Temple in 2025 as he faces a competitive Republican primary in Ohio’s 88th House District.
Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are now going without Affordable Care Act coverage
More than 113,000 Ohioans have left the ACA Marketplace after tax credits expired, raising concerns about rising costs, delayed care and long-term health impacts statewide.
The original ‘wine moms’ are in Ohio. They’re mobilizing to support Haitians in Springfield.
Red Wine & Blue mobilized thousands in a Zoom call, raising $107,000 in under an hour to support Haitian families in Springfield facing immigration uncertainty.
Gary Click faces GOP backlash over AI post while dodging primary debate calls
State Rep. Gary Click faces criticism from fellow Republicans after attacking an AI-generated campaign video while declining to debate his own primary challenger ahead of the May 5 election.
Ohio Republican lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for masked offenders as Dems ask, what about ICE?
An Ohio House bill would increase penalties for crimes committed while wearing a mask. Democrats question why law enforcement, including ICE agents, would be exempt.
Ohio Senate committee hears debate over bill requiring doctors to read liability statement for abortion pill
Ohio lawmakers debate a bill requiring doctors to read a state-scripted liability statement before prescribing mifepristone, as Democrats cite voter-approved abortion protections.
'That's all fraud': Gary Click dismisses Trump-Epstein report he hasn't read
Ohio Rep. Gary Click called Wall Street Journal reporting on Trump and Jeffrey Epstein "all fraud," then admitted 75 seconds later he hadn't read the report he was dismissing.
Husted took donations from Epstein 'co-conspirator' Les Wexner, then voted to block file release
Campaign records show Sen. Jon Husted took $116,892 from Les Wexner since 2001, including months before voting to block release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
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 Republicans introduce bill to ban NIL deals for high school and middle school athletes
Ohio House Bill 661 would prohibit middle and high school athletes from signing NIL deals, reigniting debate after a court ruling allowed student-athletes to profit from endorsements.
Ohio Republican threatens public school funding for local districts that stand up for themselves
Ohio spent $1.09 billion on private school vouchers in FY2025 as districts challenge EdChoice in court and lawmakers consider a bill to withhold funding from participating schools.
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.
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice begins collecting signatures for referendum before March 19 deadline
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is racing to gather signatures to block Senate Bill 56, a law changing Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana program and banning intoxicating hemp products.
Ethics complaint against Republican Ohio state Sen. Brian Chavez does not go forward
Ohio’s Joint Legislative Ethics Committee took no action on a complaint alleging Sen. Brian Chavez had oil and gas conflicts tied to Senate Bill 219 and orphan well contracts.
Gary Click’s latest bill would regulate speech and strip local control in Ohio
Rep. Gary Click's HB 693, the "Affirming Families First Act," would compel speech by state employees, override local school boards, create a private lawsuit mechanism funded by taxpayers, and restrict child welfare investigations — all in the name of "parental rights."
Why so many Republicans are running against each other in Seneca County
Republican voters in Seneca County will decide dozens of contested central committee races and competitive primaries for commissioner and state House in the May 5 election, signaling rare intraparty tension.
School officials, voting rights groups push back after DHS visits Dayton high school
DHS investigated an unproven voter fraud allegation at a Dayton-area career tech school, prompting concern from educators and voting rights groups about voter intimidation.
Are faked public comments about to tank an Ohio solar farm?
Ohio may block a $98M solar farm after local opposition — despite evidence many public comments were fake, raising concerns about how energy projects are decided.
Ohio tied for fourth in nation for the most anti-LGBTQ incidents last year, according to new report
Ohio tied for fourth nationally with 50 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in 2025, GLAAD reports, as lawmakers advance bills impacting LGBTQ+ rights statewide.
