A former Cleveland IT project manager says she faced racist, sexist slurs on the job and was fired after complaining; she’s suing the city and seeking her job back.

A Senate committee unanimously advanced House Bill 359 — the Joshua Alert — which would require immediate statewide notices when minors with developmental disabilities go missing. Supporters point to drowning and elopement data to argue faster alerts save lives.

A New York Times poll and FEC filings show Derek Merrin leading Republicans in Ohio’s redrawn 9th District as the May 5 primary approaches.

The Pentagon directed the termination of most DoD collective‑bargaining agreements; AFGE says more than 600 civilian workers at DFAS Cleveland lost contract protections. Union leaders vow legal challenges.

Scattered temporary closures and lease reviews have left some people unsure whether their local Social Security office is open; here’s how to check and who to call.

A Beachwood lawmaker plans to introduce a medical aid‑in‑dying bill and will speak at a Statehouse press conference Thursday, advocates and opponents are already lining up.

Senators Schaffer and Brenner filed SB 422 to bar Tier II and III sex offenders from schools and child‑care sites, with limited exceptions and stepped‑up penalties.

A newly filed disclosure shows Vivek Ramaswamy holds a stake in 8VC, the venture firm tied to Anduril — the defense company getting $830M+ in Ohio incentives. Ethics questions have followed.

At a Perry roundtable, lawmakers said they might limit local vetoes over nuclear and data‑center projects as electricity demand surges. The convening put residents and industry face‑to‑face.

Twenty‑six Fairview Park residents sued to stop the city’s proposed purchase of 22100 Mastick Road, saying officials rushed the plan and failed to study alternatives.

Federal review kept the Appalachian hydrogen hub (ARCH2) in the portfolio, preserving Morgantown’s program office and giving the project more runway ahead of an April EIS.

S.B. 278 cleared the Ohio Senate on April 15, a bill that would let private plaintiffs seek punitive damages from cities that pass local gun-safety laws. Columbus and other cities say they will fight the change in court.

Gov. Mike DeWine named Pamela A. Hawkins to the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations bench. Hawkins will take office May 4, 2026 and must run in November to retain the seat.