Sen. Louis Blessing’s SB382 would put many statewide and congressional candidates on a single primary ballot; backers tout broader participation while critics warn of gaming and higher costs.

County commissioners gave owners 90 days to fix alleged mishandling of millions of cubic yards of coal ash or face a federal lawsuit. Officials say the ash sits along the Ohio River above local wellfields.

Lawmakers rolled out Senate Bill 450, a nearly $4 billion capital package that earmarks funds for schools, parks, colleges and community projects across Ohio. Committees will review the bill in the weeks ahead.

Duke Energy asked regulators for a 38% boost to delivery charges that could add about $18 to a typical Ohio household's monthly bill.

A state waiver filed with the U.S. Department of Education would give Ohio new options to redesign, convert, contract out or close chronically low-performing schools.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that school districts cannot appeal valuations for properties they don't own, narrowing a tool some districts used to raise local revenue.

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.