The Ohio Department of Commerce offers advice on handling post-holiday debt as consumer spending hits record levels. It promotes strategies for managing and mitigating debt.

Ohio's Parents' Bill of Rights, sponsored by State Rep. D.J. Swearingen, has been signed into law to increase parental oversight of children's health in schools.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed three bills championed by State Rep. Thomas Hall. The bills focused on technology infrastructure, first responder privacy, and township government support.

Heidi Workman was sworn in as the State Representative for Ohio's 72nd House District, focusing on self-governance and fiscal policies to support local families and businesses.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 322, creating a grooming offense, to bolster child protection and hold accountable those who fail to report suspected child abuse.

The South Webster-Bloom Township Joint Fire District's fiscal officer faces a $1,079 recovery for late tax payments from 2017 to 2020, deemed negligent in an audit.

Meredith Craig was sworn in as the representative for Ohio's 77th House District, promising to push a conservative agenda focusing on tax cuts, economic growth, and gun rights.

Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Franklin County and certain Columbus buildings to honor former Senator Ben Espy on the day of his funeral.

Ohio Governor DeWine signed a law introducing stricter penalties for organized retail theft and created a specialized task force to tackle such crimes.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to be cautious during winter, citing 8,104 incidents last year due to poor conditions and recommending safety measures like carrying emergency supplies and maintaining vehicles.

Upper Arlington has updated its community development fees affecting home remodeling and construction, with some costs rising and others lowered for transparency and cost recovery.

Prosecutor Ron Welch and his team took their oaths in Muskingum County, signaling the start of their 2025 duties committed to justice and the rule of law.

Reps. Sweeney and Troy criticize Ohio's property tax system and call for urgent reform to provide relief, particularly to those on fixed and lower incomes. They cite bipartisan support but a lack of legislative action.