War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers
U.S. corn farmers are entering a 4th year of negative yields as Middle East conflict disrupts fertilizer imports and drives up production costs already topping $900 per acre.
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Tensions flare between Click and Watson at Sandusky County GOP forum
State Rep. Gary Click and Republican primary challenger Eric Watson clashed Thursday at a Sandusky County GOP forum, with Watson drawing loud applause as he pressed Click directly on digital ID legislation, gun rights, and data centers.
Congress could soon be asked by Trump to come up with $200 billion for his Iran war
Trump may seek up to $200 billion for the Iran war, drawing sharp Democratic opposition and facing major hurdles in a divided Congress.
Gary Click absent as Eric Watson, Aaron Jones face District 88 voters
Gary Click skipped a District 88 candidates forum as challengers Eric Watson and Aaron Jones debated local issues, transparency, and economic concerns ahead of the May 6 primary.
Protesters of Iran war spotlight children killed in school bombing
Congressional Democrats protest Trump’s Iran war after a deadly school strike, demanding answers on civilian deaths, rising costs, and legal justification.
Vivek Ramaswamy said Ohio colleges, universities need to be consolidated: ‘We have too many of them’
Vivek Ramaswamy suggests consolidating Ohio colleges to cut costs, while critics warn the plan could harm communities and limit access to higher education.
Ohio House committee advances bill mandating 24-hour waiting period for abortion care
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill adding a 24-hour abortion waiting period, drawing criticism that it violates voter-approved constitutional protections and burdens patients.
Critics, supporters spar over bill restricting foreign land ownership in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers debate a bill restricting land ownership by foreign nationals, as critics warn it’s overly broad, discriminatory, and threatens immigrant rights.
Republican push to increase sales taxes would fall hardest on lower-income residents
Republican-led states are raising sales taxes to offset cuts elsewhere, shifting more of the tax burden onto lower- and middle-income households, advocates warn.
Opponents fail to get enough signatures for referendum to block Ohio’s new weed law, hemp ban
A referendum to block Ohio’s new hemp ban and marijuana restrictions failed to gather enough signatures, allowing the law to take effect.
Trump’s tariffs were ruled illegal. Where’s the refund of $166 billion — plus interest?
After the Supreme Court voided Trump-era tariffs, small businesses are still waiting on refunds, with $166 billion in duties and rising interest at stake.
Poll shows the Ohio US Senate race is statistically tied, and that health insurance is a big concern
A new poll shows Sherrod Brown narrowly leading Jon Husted in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, with voters citing rising health care costs as their top concern.
State lawmakers push to expand laws allowing guns on college campuses
Lawmakers in multiple states are revisiting campus carry laws, fueling debate over gun safety, student risk, and the future of firearm restrictions on colleges.
Top counterterrorism official leaving Trump administration over war in Iran
Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns, citing opposition to the Iran war, as Trump officials defend the conflict and dismiss his claims.
A university president, an inappropriate relationship, $60K podcasts, and another scandal in Ohio
JobsOhio says former Ohio State president Ted Carter helped secure a $60K grant tied to an inappropriate relationship, raising transparency and accountability concerns.
Ramaswamy's $10M Ohio governor ad buy signals early concern about polling
Vivek Ramaswamy is launching a $10 million TV and digital ad campaign that runs from now through Election Day — an unusual move analysts say reflects growing anxiety about recent polls showing him trailing Amy Acton.
Documents contradict Husted testimony in FirstEnergy bribery trial
Sen. Jon Husted testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Sam Randazzo's financial ties to FirstEnergy — but a nearly 200-page document sent directly to Husted before Randazzo's appointment warned otherwise.
GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee passed a new farm bill 34–17, but deep divisions over Republican cuts to SNAP food assistance are threatening the decades-old coalition that has historically made the legislation possible.
Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman explains his vote against Iran war-powers resolution
Rep. Greg Landsman was one of just 4 Democrats to vote against a war powers resolution on Trump's attack on Iran, saying he supports limited strikes and plans to introduce his own resolution requiring a congressional vote if the operation expands.
Ohio unclaimed funds for sports stadiums law blocked by state court but not federal
A state court blocked Ohio from transferring unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, while a federal appeals court reached the opposite conclusion — leaving the legal fight unresolved.
