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Ohio now ranks fifth nationally for rising credit card debt, as inflation, job cuts, and Trump’s tariff-driven price hikes squeeze families. Nearly one in three credit card payments in Ohio are overdue — a sign of deepening strain on working households already hit by high utility bills and a slowing job market.
As the Trump administration’s government shutdown continues, Ohio’s Head Start programs are running out of money. Two centers have already closed, and more are set to follow — leaving hundreds of teachers unpaid and more than 1,000 children without care or early education. Advocates warn the closures will deepen the state’s child care crisis.
A Senate hearing descended into chaos after Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno admitted he collected vehicle identification numbers from Democratic colleagues’ cars to accuse them of “hypocrisy” on safety mandates. Sen. Jacky Rosen blasted the move as stalking and a violation of privacy, while Moreno insisted VINs are public. The exchange underscored growing tensions in Congress amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The Ohio Senate voted to require absentee ballots to arrive at county election boards by Election Day, ending the state’s previous grace period for ballots postmarked before the election. Voting-rights advocates say the change, pushed partly by pressure from the Trump administration, will make it harder for thousands of Ohioans to have their votes counted.
As Ohio’s electricity prices climb with growing energy demand from data centers, a panel of economists says expanding nuclear power could help—but opinions are divided. While most believe more supply would lower costs, others warn that high construction costs, safety concerns, and past scandals make nuclear energy a risky bet.
After sweeping major mayoral races across Ohio, Democrats say momentum is on their side heading into the 2026 elections. With every statewide office open due to term limits, party leaders see their best opportunity in decades to regain control of state government.
A new Hart Research poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy virtually tied in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, with Acton leading slightly on favorability. The survey found voters view Acton’s pandemic leadership more positively than pundits expected, and that her bipartisan background could appeal to independents.
Soybean farmers across Ohio say tariffs are crippling their livelihoods, driving up costs and slashing overseas sales. As losses mount and rural frustration grows, many who once backed Husted now blame his trade policies for pushing Ohio agriculture to the brink.
Preliminary data show more than 313,000 undergraduates are enrolled at Ohio’s public universities and community colleges this fall, with enrollment holding steady despite new restrictions under Senate Bill 1. The law bans DEI programs, limits faculty rights, and tightens oversight of classroom discussions — prompting concern from educators and students across the state.
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio will cut up to 15 staff positions amid steep declines in patients and funding tied to federal restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements. The organization says the loss of Medicaid support is forcing painful reductions that will limit access to critical preventive health care for thousands of Ohioans.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has sent more than 1,000 alleged voter fraud cases to the Trump-led U.S. Department of Justice — even though state and local prosecutors have repeatedly found little to no evidence of wrongdoing. Legal experts and critics say the move raises political concerns, with LaRose reversing his prior opposition to federal involvement in state election enforcement.
Ohio food pantries report sharp increases in demand as Trump administration cuts SNAP benefits affecting 1.45 million Ohioans. Pantries warn strained resources may not last without federal assistance.
Ohio's new congressional map gives Republicans a 12-3 advantage, sparking outrage from voters who accuse both parties of abandoning transparent redistricting reform. Legal challenges and ballot initiatives expected.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose supports requiring proof of citizenship to vote but warns implementation will take time. Opponents say the changes are unnecessary and will disenfranchise eligible voters.
Embattled Bellevue Councilman Joseph Burkhart, facing 22 criminal charges including assault and burglary, has lost his bid for re-election. Burkhart received just 12.3% of the vote, finishing last in a four-way race for three at-large seats.
Tiffin voters approved a 0.75% earned income tax levy Tuesday, ensuring stable funding for Tiffin City Schools’ daily operations and student programs. The measure passed with 58.3% support, marking the district’s first new operating revenue in over a decade.
A new bipartisan proposal in Ohio — the Break the Silence Act — seeks to create consistent hospital and urgent care procedures for identifying and supporting domestic violence survivors. The bill would require private screenings, clear documentation, and connections to local resources as fatal cases continue to rise across the state.
Ohio author Beth Macy, known for Dopesick, returns to her hometown of Urbana in her new memoir Paper Girl to explore what hollowed out America’s small towns. Through family stories and community interviews, she reveals how economic decline, misinformation, and lost local journalism fractured working-class life — and what it will take to heal it.
Republican Bellevue Councilman Joseph Burkhart, who chairs the city’s Public Safety Committee, has been indicted on 22 charges including assault, burglary, and drug possession following a September domestic incident. Despite the charges, Burkhart remains on the November ballot for re-election to his at-large seat.
Ohio’s solar industry and some farmers are eagerly hoping for state lawmakers to approve a community power pilot. The bill’s…
