Ohio Redistricting Commission Begins Again After Court Order

The Ohio Redistricting Commission began anew on Tuesday, though the details of their newest legislative mapping process are still up in ...

Momentum Builds In Fight Against ‘Forever Chemicals' In Water, Environment

It is often difficult for the media and political eyes to figure out where the tipping point is on an issue that is both complicated and ...

FirstEnergy Collected $460 Million From Customers; Auditor Unsure If It Was Spent On Bribes

There's no clear evidence to show the $460 million FirstEnergy Corp. charged its customers went to its stated purpose of modernizing the ...

IRS ‘In Crisis’: Why OH Residents Should File 2021 Returns Early

Watchdog report explains why Ohio residents may still be waiting for their 2020 tax returns, and what may be in store this tax season.

Cleveland-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Cuyahoga County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Meet The Anti-Vax Doctor Who Just Won A Local School Board Race

For most the pandemic, Dr. Elizabeth Laffay worked from the outside in.

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine-Or-Test Mandate For Companies

Ohio was one of 27 states suing the Department of Labor and OSHA to prevent President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate.

Federal, Ohio Laws Against Surprise Medical Billing Go Into Effect

A new Ohio law shielding medical patients from getting hit with surprise medical bills after certain unexpected treatments went into eff ...

President Biden Deploying Military To Ohio Due To COVID-19 Surge

Units will head sent to six states — including Ohio — to aid strained hospital systems buckling under sustained COVID-19 surges.

Ohio Legislative Maps Unconstitutional: Reactions From Around OH

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that state legislative maps need to be redrawn after they were deemed too partisan.

Ohio Supreme Court: Legislative Maps Unconstitutional

The Ohio Supreme Court sided with challengers of Ohio House and Senate redistricting maps, saying new maps must be drawn within 10 days.

Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues FEC Over Ohio Dark Money Group

Two years ago, the public watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a campaign finance complaint against ...

See The Ohio Congressmen That Owned Slaves: Washington Post

At least seven senators and representatives from Ohio, including a former president, once owned slaves, according to a new database.

SCOTUS Takes Up Ohio's Vaccine Mandate Challenge

Ohio led arguments Friday on behalf of 26 other Republican-led states opposing a workplace vaccination mandate before the U.S. Supreme C ...

Ohio Is 2nd In Nation For COVD-19 Deaths Over Last Week

Ohio is second in the nation per capita in terms of the reported COVID-19 death rate over the last seven days, according to a database f ...

Ohio Foodbanks Starting To Go Hungry

As the coronavirus pandemic enters its third year, Ohio's foodbanks are in a perilous state, an official who helps run them said Wednesday.

Hitting Cops, Roaming The Senate, Smoking Pot: DOJ Says Ohioans Were Everywhere Jan. 6

In the big picture of the insurrection, the criminal charges against Alexander Sheppard are unremarkable.

Since Jan. 6 Insurrection, 38 Ohioans Accused Of Participation

Seven Ohioans have pleaded guilty to charges connected to storming the U.S. Capitol.

Medicaid Provider To Drop Legal Action Against State

An Ohio-based Medicaid managed-care company is poised to end its legal action against the state.

Candlelight Vigils In Cleveland For Capitol Insurrection Jan. 6

Organizers of the 'Stand Up for Democracy' event invite people to 'fight to protect the basic freedom to vote.'

Sen. Rob Portman Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Isolate In OH

Portman was preparing to return to Washington, D.C. Now, he'll isolate in the Buckeye State.

New Ohio Laws Going Into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

Upcoming laws in Ohio include new Congressional districts, protections for children who are born alive after a failed abortion and more.

Cleveland Mayor-Elect Bibb Appoints 2 More To Administration

Bradford Davy will service as chief strategy officer and Elise Hara Auvil will service as chief administrative officer.

Recreational Marijuana Backers Submit Signatures

A group pushing for recreational marijuana in Ohio is one step closer to the ballot after the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcoh ...

DeWine Signs Abortion Restriction Likely To Close SW Ohio Clinics

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new abortion law on Wednesday that looks likely to close Southwest Ohio abortion clinics.

Energy Efficiency Scorecard Shows Slight Improvement And Notable Drops For Large Ohio Cities

A recent scorecard tracking energy policies among 100 of the country's biggest cities offers a mixed bag for Ohio. The American Council ...

Org Leaders: Health, Food Security Should Be Top Priority In ARPA Spending

With a new load of American Rescue Plan funding headed to the state in the new year, heads of advocacy groups and food assistance groups ...

Captive Missionary Group From Ohio Released By Haitian Kidnappers

The remaining missionaries who were being held captive in Haiti have been released.

FirstEnergy Audit Expanded By Ohio Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is looking into an undisclosed "side deal" they say FirstEnergy conducted.

Newest Abortion Bill Heads To Governor's Desk

The newest abortion regulation in the state is now headed to the Ohio governor's desk after the Senate agreed to technical House amendments.

Senate Votes To Allow Concealed Carry Of Guns Without Training Or Background Checks

The Ohio Senate passed legislation Wednesday that will allow any Ohioans 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon, so long as they're al ...

Senate Committee Votes To Scrap Training, Background Checks For Concealed Carry Permits

The hearing began with a moment of silence to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, in which a ...

Ohio Supreme Court Asks For More Before Making Ruling In Statehouse Redistricting

The Ohio Supreme Court is still considering whether or not to change legislative redistricting maps in the state, and have sent a questi ...

Ohio Families May Lose Thousands If Child Tax Credit Not Extended

Lawmakers fear that families who have received expanded child tax credit payments since the spring will suffer if the credit isn't extended.

'Restrictive' Abortion Bill Passes Ohio House

Ohio Democrats called the legislation a "war on women" in the Buckeye State.

Cleveland-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Data

The Cuyahoga County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Newest Abortion Restricting Bill Heading To Full House Vote After Committee Approval

The Ohio House will consider a new abortion regulation that would keep some doctors from being able to work with abortion clinics and co ...

COVID-19 Infection, Hospitalization Rates Worsen As Winter Looms

The coronavirus continued a five-week surge in Ohio on Thursday, with state data showing worsening infection and hospitalization rates.

FirstEnergy Ordered To Refund Ohioans $306 Million

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ordered FirstEnergy and its subsidiaries to refund Ohio customers.

Ohio Redistricting Commission Asks For Dismissal In Congressional Redistricting Lawsuit

Members of the now-disbanded Ohio Redistricting Commission joined together in asking the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss the congressional ...