Ohio's 2026-2027 budget proposal by Governor DeWine focuses on supporting children, families, and workforce development, with tax credits, education programs, and community services.

The Columbus Promise initiative expands free college access at CSCC for Columbus City School graduates, with strong funding and a commitment to educational equity. Enrollment and success rates have increased significantly.

Ohio House Democrats are focusing on the state budget to address the cost of living, with education and property tax relief among top priorities.

Ohio launched an online portal providing daily voter registration data as part of its commitment to election transparency, as Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced. The portal aims to enhance public confidence in electoral processes.

Ohio awards various entities, including schools and city governments, for exemplary financial audits, highlighting their commitment to accurate, transparent financial records.

Six Ohio school districts receive the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for exceptional financial management.

The Ohio Department of Education is seeking nonprofits to support the SUN Meals program, which provides summer nutrition to children ages 1 to 18 and individuals with disabilities up to age 21.

Ohio's DOLC recommends continuing responsible drinking after Dry January. In partnership with OhioMHAS, it offers resources for wellness, but abrupt cessation should be avoided.

Ohio University promotes community engagement with its "University Updates" series, headed by President Gonzalez. The latest event's Q&A is online, with another scheduled for March 28, ensuring transparency and inclusive dialogue.

Through its FACES series, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls focuses on student mental health and highlights the importance of support during the transition to middle school.

Ohio AG Yost introduced multiple ways, including a hotline and an app, for reporting human trafficking, with an emphasis on public participation in detecting and combating the crime.

Upper Arlington celebrates Black History Month with art, storytelling, and music events at Tremont Library. The event will feature Nigerian-born artist Said Oladejo-Lawal and performances by Lyn Ford and Urban Strings Columbus.

The Ohio Department of Health found a significant presence of West Nile Virus in 41 counties, with 1,197 positive mosquito pools out of 13,501 samples tested in 2024. Franklin County had the highest number of positive tests.