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.

Lawmakers inserted a narrow carveout into SB19 that could let some Hillsdale‑style charters skip Ohio's approved ELA textbook rules after a $164M literacy push.

Ohio lawmakers heard veterans and advocates as the state considers joining federal- and state-backed ibogaine research for PTSD and opioid treatment. Funding and safety questions remain central.

Attorney General Dave Yost told Lucas County treasurers to base investments on risk and return, not politics, complicating a local push to avoid reinvesting a $5M Israel bond.

Ohio’s high court agreed to review a challenge to Cuyahoga County’s practice of keeping surplus equity from tax‑foreclosed homes. The case could reshape how land banks and counties handle seized properties.

A Sixth Circuit panel ruled that long‑term residents detained after illegal entry are entitled to bond hearings, a decision that affects Michigan and other states in the circuit.

A bipartisan Ohio Senate bill would expand the civil time window for many sexual‑assault claims from one year to five, with sponsors saying survivors need more time to seek redress. The measure is awaiting committee action.

A Columbus appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a four‑year fight over Ohio's EdChoice vouchers that could affect about 150,000 students and more than $1 billion in state money.

A petition drawing thousands wants Columbus FOP president Brian Steel removed after he called the head of the Columbus NAACP a "poverty pimp." Organizers demand leadership change and a public apology.