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.

A city-commissioned survey presented to council shows Cincinnatians' satisfaction slipping, with safety and street repairs at the top of residents' lists.

Middletown announced new municipal job openings Monday across IT, police records and legal departments. Deadlines and application instructions vary by role.

The Ohio Supreme Court will weigh whether Forest Hills Local School District can keep an ICE‑response plan hidden after a lawsuit challenged redactions and a closed-door meeting.

Ramaswamy's campaign announced a $10M statewide ad buy in Ohio, rolling out two TV spots that put his family and law‑and‑order message front and center.