Microsoft told Ohio lawmakers it will end NDAs and stop asking for property‑tax abatements on future data centers. The pledge won’t erase past deals and critics say policy changes still need law.

CMHA CEO Charles Hillman's total pay hit roughly $858,000 in 2025, a figure that outpaces leaders in larger cities. A federal audit and past raises have critics asking whether the agency’s governance justifies the package.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued Superior Air‑Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio, alleging the company hid its out‑of‑network status and left patients with surprise bills. The suit seeks restitution and penalties.

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed suit against the Trump administration over a CMS rule his office says would raise premiums and strip ACA exchange coverage for millions.

City leaders want higher fines, license suspensions and a 1,000‑foot limit on tobacco sellers as local surveys show persistent teen vaping.

POGO’s reporting shows the GEO Group gave $250,000 to a Jim Jordan‑linked committee shortly after a law that expanded ICE detention; the Campaign Legal Center has asked the FEC to investigate.

Ohio’s House passed HB163 to move SNAP benefits onto chip‑enabled EBT cards to block skimming; supporters say it will protect recipients, but funding and timing head to the Senate.

Senate Bill 332 would dissolve academic distress commissions and replace them with locally run student support teams — a potential reset for Youngstown and other Ohio districts.

House Bill 643 would bar new EdChoice expansion vouchers for households earning more than $500,000, but critics say the cap is cosmetic compared with the program’s billion‑dollar footprint.

Gov. DeWine has ordered state troopers to protect both gubernatorial nominees as campaigns ramp up, a move tied to recent security worries and a proposed $10M fund.

Sen. Louis Blessing’s SB382 would put many statewide and congressional candidates on a single primary ballot; backers tout broader participation while critics warn of gaming and higher costs.

Lawmakers rolled out Senate Bill 450, a nearly $4 billion capital package that earmarks funds for schools, parks, colleges and community projects across Ohio. Committees will review the bill in the weeks ahead.

Ohio’s attorney general rejected the ballot summary for a petition to repeal the 2023 reproductive-rights amendment, pausing the campaign before any signatures are collected.