President Trump nominated Ohio chief deputy solicitor general Michael Hendershot to the Northern District of Ohio bench. His election‑law and redistricting work will be central to the confirmation fight.

Akron’s new public‑order policy emphasizes de‑escalation, limits certain crowd‑control tools and adds after‑action reporting after a settlement tied to protest policing.

Cuyahoga County will stop using race‑ or sex‑based contracting goals on federally funded projects after a DOT rule paused DBE targets, local bridge and airport work is affected.

A $12.5M state patch for federal SNAP administrative cuts is being split evenly across counties, leaving Cuyahoga facing a roughly $7.5M shortfall and possible layoffs.

A petition drive in North Royalton seeks to recall Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz after his recommended discipline of officers who raised misconduct concerns. Organizers say they need roughly 1,740 signatures to force a special election.

Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to 'consolidate' Ohio's public universities sparked swift backlash from Gov. DeWine, Democrats and campus communities worried about closures.

Applied Metals Technologies and East Trailers won state job‑creation tax credits that together are projected to support more than 300 new jobs in Northeast Ohio.

Medina County’s budget commission moved to reclaim roughly $7.7M from four school districts under new state rules, triggering legal challenges and a pause. The dispute highlights how recent property‑tax changes will reshape local school budgeting across Ohio.

A state audit says Ohio may have up to $4 billion in questionable Medicaid costs, citing eligibility errors and payments for residents who had died.

House Democrats unveiled a plan to pause utility cost-recovery for 12 months and send a $150 electric credit, funded by hiking the oil-and-gas severance tax. Lawmakers say it would raise roughly $650 million and fund well-plugging work.

A special Parma school board session stalled as trustees debated whether an elected member can participate remotely while deploying with the Air Force. Legal gray areas in Ohio law left the issue unresolved.

The Treasury announced President Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, a first for a sitting president that has drawn immediate criticism.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was activated for National Guard duty as the Iran conflict intensifies. His office says the assistant secretary will cover duties while he serves.