Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution to bar naturalized citizens from Congress and other federal posts, touching dozens of lawmakers and prompting swift backlash.

A state bill that passed the Ohio House would force in‑person exams for drugs flagged as “high‑risk.” Advocates warn the change could make medication abortions harder to access.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would require bars to offer drink-testing strips and signage; sponsors say the kits are a harm‑reduction tool while industry raises questions.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would require hospitals and urgent-care clinics to adopt statewide domestic-violence screening, private interviews and injury documentation.

Statehouse leaders blocked Cuyahoga County’s bid to ask voters to raise the sin tax this year, leaving a hole in plans to pay for stadium repairs.

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.