The Columbus Board approved eliminating 299 district positions to help close a $50M budget gap; officials say most roles were vacant and the cuts target non-classroom staff.

A new Ohio bill would treat vaping products not cleared by federal regulators as contraband, set up a state registry, and tighten retailer licensing and penalties. Sponsors say it’s about enforcement, not a ban.

Gov. DeWine signed emergency rules to speed revalidation and let Ohio drop high‑risk Medicaid providers as a House task force and CMS tighten oversight.

The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether Gov. Mike DeWine must ask the feds to unlock roughly $900M in pandemic unemployment funds for Ohio workers.

Ohio Republicans filed a joint resolution to enshrine a photo‑ID rule in the state constitution, triggering a fast legislative timeline and likely legal fights.

A Trumbull County judge asked Ohio’s high court to preserve juvenile‑court power over judicial‑bypass petitions, but the attorney general and ACLU say he lacks standing.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would create a publicly searchable registry for repeat domestic violence offenders, requiring registration within seven days and setting removal windows. Backers cite rising fatalities, advocates warn of privacy risks.

A Scioto Analysis report finds Ohio’s Gini at 46.6 and warns the 2.75% flat tax and proposals to swap property taxes for sales levies could increase inequality.

A new state bill would let utilities build and own nuclear plants — critics warn it could revive the HB 6 model that saddled ratepayers with long-term costs.

The Cleveland Clinic says HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. observed but did not operate a robotic arm during a heart surgery; the visit has sharpened privacy concerns. Initial reporting and a later clinic clarification have sparked online backlash and calls for policy reviews.

Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Elaine Bryant will remain Columbus' police chief under a five-year contract extension, keeping leadership continuity during ongoing reforms.

The Ohio Senate approved a bill to protect thin blue line flag displays after a Pataskala HOA told a grieving father to take his memorial flag down. Civil‑liberties groups warn the narrow law could raise First Amendment concerns.

After months of bargaining, Columbus educators ratified a two‑year agreement with modest raises — but many members say the deal still falls short.