Senate Republicans pitched $409M for a 300‑bed forensic hospital to ease Georgia's jail mental‑health backlog. The plan arrives as DBHDD seeks court approval to exit parts of a 2010 settlement.

Three Columbus City Schools students inspired attendees with speeches on equality and progress at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast.

Rep. Chris Sneed advances four insurance bills in the Oklahoma House, including one preventing premium hikes when a deceased spouse is removed from auto policies.

The DOJ and Ohio attorney general sued OhioHealth, alleging contract clauses blocked lower-cost insurance plans and kept prices high for Columbus patients.

Eight DeKalb polling sites will shift for the May primary while schools undergo summer renovations. Voters should confirm their assigned precinct before Election Day.

Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed the delay in the Hopewell South PUD vote, highlighting its impact on Bloomington's housing crisis and costs. She stressed the need for affordable housing and the project's potential benefits.

Union leaders say Nevada’s prison overtime surged last quarter as staffing gaps widened, and auditors warn of systemic payroll failures. Lawmakers heard calls for more hires and stricter oversight.

Ohio's rural fire departments receive over $593,000 in grants from the ODNR Division of Forestry for equipment and training.

Bloomington is combating the emerald ash borer with a $50,000 grant, aiming to inspect and treat over 500 ash trees, educate residents, and replace fallen trees with a diversity of native species.

Clerks want a carve‑out after a privacy law let officials scrub court and property records. A pending bill would shield district‑clerk databases from redaction requests.

Upper Arlington's UA Insight Newsletter highlights city developments, including urban planning, civic engagement opportunities, traffic enhancements, and America 250-Ohio celebrations.

Palo Alto’s police overtime climbed into the millions after expanded retail-theft patrols. State grants and partner reimbursements have softened the hit but staffing gaps matter.

Fort Hayes High School students learned from jazz experts during an Artists in Residence event, enhancing their musical skills and gaining inspiration from professionals like Byron Stripling and Bobby Floyd.