House Bill 484 would fund a $20M two‑year pilot to give Ohio child‑care workers publicly funded care. Supporters say it could unlock thousands of new slots and ease shortages.

More than 60% of Ohio kindergarteners aren't turning up ready to learn. A statewide book program will use pediatric visits to try to close the gap.

The Santiso family welcomed quintuplets at an Ohio hospital, expanding their family from three to eight. The medical team had prepared extensively for the rare delivery.