Public records show Iris Roley's sons listed estimated earnings topping $130k each across 14 months of part‑time work, renewing scrutiny of city contracting as officials balance the budget.

Beginning June 1, Hamilton County Juvenile Court will add pre‑trial steps — library card, rec center/YMCA membership and recent grades — to connect kids with local supports.

Ohio Equal Rights is staffing Pride events statewide as volunteers race to collect 442,958 valid signatures needed for each of two proposed constitutional amendments. Organizers have until July 1 to file.

A pair of Ohio Democrats filed HB 854 to tax top earners and create an Ohio Free College Fund to pay tuition for in‑state students at public universities.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would require bars to offer drink-testing strips and signage; sponsors say the kits are a harm‑reduction tool while industry raises questions.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would require hospitals and urgent-care clinics to adopt statewide domestic-violence screening, private interviews and injury documentation.

A new Ohio bill would treat vaping products not cleared by federal regulators as contraband, set up a state registry, and tighten retailer licensing and penalties. Sponsors say it’s about enforcement, not a ban.

Gov. DeWine signed emergency rules to speed revalidation and let Ohio drop high‑risk Medicaid providers as a House task force and CMS tighten oversight.

Ohio Republicans filed a joint resolution to enshrine a photo‑ID rule in the state constitution, triggering a fast legislative timeline and likely legal fights.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would create a publicly searchable registry for repeat domestic violence offenders, requiring registration within seven days and setting removal windows. Backers cite rising fatalities, advocates warn of privacy risks.

A Scioto Analysis report finds Ohio’s Gini at 46.6 and warns the 2.75% flat tax and proposals to swap property taxes for sales levies could increase inequality.

Hamilton’s Planning Commission approved zoning changes that would allow recreational marijuana retailers; City Council has a first reading on June 10 and could vote June 24.

The Army told Cincinnati organizers it won't field a female color guard at an Eden Park dedication, citing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's policy. Organizers call it a setback but plan to press on.