The Ohio House approved HB217 to require law enforcement to enter missing‑person reports into the federal NamUs database within 30 days, the bill now heads to the Senate. Advocates say it closes a long‑standing reporting gap.

A new Ohio bill would bar nonresidents who lack lawful presence from driving in the state and make violations a first‑degree misdemeanor, with citations forwarded to ICE. The measure also directs the attorney general to sue other states in specific crash cases.

Fort Thomas will keep schools open as a make‑up day on May 19, placing students and voters at the same sites and raising concerns about long lines and safety during the primary.

A proposed Ohio law would exempt capital gains from state and municipal income taxes, setting up a fight over an estimated hundreds of millions in lost revenue.

On the ACA’s 16th anniversary, Cincinnati leaders and health advocates warned that expired subsidies and proposed Medicaid cuts have driven premium hikes and enrollment declines in Ohio.

A Cincinnati forum turned into a showdown over Ohio’s data‑center boom, with neighbors worried about water and power while lawmakers weigh new rules.

Former Fire Chief Michael Washington returned to federal court as judges weigh whether Cincinnati denied him due process when he was fired in March 2023.

Nearly 100 No Kings rallies will hit Ohio on March 28, with local actions in Cleveland, Columbus and Canton as organizers push a third nationwide day of action.

Survivors and Ohio Moms Demand Action pressed lawmakers in Columbus to prioritize safe-storage, training and other gun-safety measures amid debate over HB 495.

Ohio’s expedited pardon program has helped hundreds clear long‑standing barriers. Its future is uncertain as candidates disagree on whether to keep it after Gov. DeWine leaves office.

House Bill 203 — called "Aspen Runnels' Law" — cleared the Ohio House Judiciary Committee on March 18, 2026, elevating some school‑zone crashes to felonies after Lakota crosswalk incidents. Supporters say stiffer penalties and doubled fines will better protect students.

A new Ohio bill named for Hamilton County deputy Larry Henderson would bar parole for people convicted of killing police officers, first responders or military members as it moves through committee. Supporters call it protection for first responders; critics say it risks unequal punishment.

House Bill 754 would require a new "certificate of life" and register fetal deaths for early pregnancies. Advocates warn the change could burden grieving Ohioans.