The VA’s proposal would slash pages and estimated completion time for disability and survivors’ claims; public comments are open through Aug. 24, 2026.

Acton’s proposal pairs a $1,000‑max tax‑spike rebate with an expanded homestead exemption that could cover many Northeast Ohio homeowners — but the campaign hasn’t spelled out funding or distribution details.

Cuyahoga County is asking voters to approve a 2.25‑mill, 10‑year levy to shore up services for people with developmental disabilities. Officials say rising Medicaid costs and shrinking reserves make the request urgent.

Reps. Shontel Brown and Rashida Tlaib unveiled companion bills to create a $9.5B‑a‑year program to remove lead paint and pipes, targeting hard‑hit cities like Cleveland.

Bipartisan bills would have Ohio set K–12 food‑literacy standards, leave adoption to districts and allow parental opt‑outs amid high child food insecurity.

Garfield Heights says a factfinder and a settlement produced a plan to hire six more firefighters after the union sent a no‑confidence letter. The mayor backs Chief Kenneth Strope.

The EEOC says a Perrysville assembly worker was disciplined and then fired after requesting pregnancy‑related accommodations at Step2’s plant.

County officials retroactively ratified early jail work after the construction manager demanded payment and warned a work stoppage could follow.

Keith Faber suggested in May radio interviews that he’d consider cutting parts of Ohio Medicaid, including home‑care waivers, prompting sharp pushback and questions about what would be required to do so.

Shayleen Agarwal has submitted her resignation as Cleveland’s public safety inspector general, citing a family health issue and uncertainty about the office. The city has posted the job with a $100K–$140K range.

State auditors found nonresident recipients and hundreds of missing compliance forms in Cleveland’s grocery gift-card distributions; council leaders say they will tighten rules.

A calendar quirk means many SSI recipients will get two deposits in July and no separate check dated August 1. Here’s who will be affected and why.

Lorain County Children Services is asking voters to approve a 0.45‑mill levy on Nov. 3 to shore up funding as placement costs and demand strain the agency.