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.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says a charity called Dogs to the Rescue diverted donations to a for‑profit puppy seller. The suit names the Bazlers and seeks penalties and an injunction.

A federal judge in Columbus denied Kalshi's injunction, allowing Ohio to enforce sports‑betting rules against prediction markets while the legal fight continues.

Ohio State President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources. Trustees accepted his resignation and opened an investigation.

A GOP-backed bill would reimpose a 24‑hour in‑person wait for abortions, critics say. HB 347 conflicts with Ohio’s constitution and would fall hardest on marginalized Ohioans.

Republican lawmakers unveiled the 'Holly Act,' a proposal to limit charitable bail for violent offenders, raise bond payments for repeat no‑shows and give the attorney general new appeal powers.

Senate Bill 55 would drop metabolite-based OVI rules, raise whole-blood THC limits to 5 ng/mL and let defendants challenge lab testing as it heads to the Ohio House.

Avery’s Law gives Ohio dog wardens seizure power, requires $100K liability coverage for dangerous dogs and raises penalties, it takes effect March 18, 2026.