A new Ohio bill named for Hamilton County deputy Larry Henderson would bar parole for people convicted of killing police officers, first responders or military members as it moves through committee. Supporters call it protection for first responders; critics say it risks unequal punishment.

House Bill 754 would require a new "certificate of life" and register fetal deaths for early pregnancies. Advocates warn the change could burden grieving Ohioans.

HB 257 would cap medical‑debt interest at 3% and keep most medical bills off credit reports, but committee amendments have narrowed protections against wage garnishment.

Akron is considering lengthening the 30‑second pre‑activation window on police bodycams. Supporters cite a better context, the union warns of contract and cost issues.

Ramaswamy's campaign announced a $10M statewide ad buy in Ohio, rolling out two TV spots that put his family and law‑and‑order message front and center.

S.B. 163 would outlaw AI‑generated child sexual‑abuse material, require AI watermarks and expand identity‑fraud laws as lawmakers and tech groups haggle over fixes.

H.B. 583 would require database vendors serving Ohio schools and libraries to block material lawmakers call "obscene" or harmful to minors, with penalties after repeated violations.

Vivek Ramaswamy will join Turning Point USA at Ohio State on April 21. The event, part of a campus tour honoring Charlie Kirk, lists Lawrence Jones and Savannah Chrisley on the bill.

Columbus filed a first‑of‑its‑kind suit asking manufacturers and miners to help pay to replace thousands of lead service lines as the city ramps a $1B replacement program.

Supporters urged Ohio lawmakers to ban fluoride at last Wednesday’s hearing, and health experts warned that removing it could raise cavity rates and shift costs. The bill remains in committee.

A federal complaint says Brooke Cano was fired for union activity and gender discrimination and names Whitehall police and city leaders as defendants. The suit seeks money damages and civil‑rights relief.

Gov. Mike DeWine backed HB 304, a proposal to guarantee two 30-minute recess periods daily for Ohio K‑8 students and to expand PE-waiver options for club sports.

Whitehall introduced a proposed ordinance to require special‑use permits for detention facilities, saying the move will protect land set aside for planned development.