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.

County leaders are asking the council to allow the 0.25% jail sales tax to cover operating costs as well as construction. A GMP and bond vote are scheduled in April.

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.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would make jails and prisons report pregnancy outcomes to the state, a move advocates say could expose gaps in prenatal care behind bars.

Cuyahoga's internal audit office says the five-year rotation leaves too many units unchecked and will ask the audit committee to consider a seven-year schedule.

At Monday's Collective Committee meeting, Avon Lake officials advanced two liquor-permit applications, discussed a 0.4% tax for roads and considered buying land for utilities.

Canton has paused water transfers to parts of Perry Township amid an annexation dispute, freezing dozens of home sales and prompting legal action. Residents and trustees say they’re exploring costly alternatives.

The court‑appointed receiver says key portions of East Cleveland’s financial records are missing or unreconciled, complicating efforts to stabilize the city’s budget.

Akron is considering lengthening the 30‑second pre‑activation window on police bodycams. Supporters cite a better context, the union warns of contract and cost issues.

Mentor Public Schools wants a five‑year, 4.9‑mill levy to fill a budget gap after staff reductions. Town halls are scheduled across Mentor in late March and early April.

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.

H.B. 583 would require database vendors serving Ohio schools and libraries to block material lawmakers call "obscene" or harmful to minors, with penalties after repeated violations.

Trustees voted unanimously to hire outside counsel to model consolidation options after state property-tax changes carved a multi‑million-dollar gap. The review will lay out costs and community choices.