A Cleveland fair-housing nonprofit is caught in a national lawsuit over HUD grant rules that could shut smaller watchdogs out of federal funding.

Akron-Canton Airport has hosted more than 130 Eastern Air Express flights since late April, according to local reporting. Now, immigration advocates are planning a protest as Ohio’s Haitian community faces mounting uncertainty.

Ohio lawmakers want voters to decide whether 16-year-olds should cast ballots in state and local elections. The proposal faces a steep legislative hurdle before it can reach the ballot.

Ohio lawmakers lined up behind a federal plan to pump $350 million a year into restoring the Ohio River, creating an EPA office to coordinate grants for water quality, habitat and cleanup work.

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.