Ohio
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Courts & LawAppeals Court Reinstates Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Registration Law
Sep 24, 2026
A federal appeals court restored Ohio's requirement for proof of citizenship to register to vote, impacting election rules ahead of early voting.
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Courts & LawFederal Appeals Court Allows Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law for Midterms
Sep 24, 2026
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has permitted Ohio to enforce its proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration in the upcoming midterm elections.
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PoliticsSenate Democrats Block Husted’s Data Center Utility Bill After House Passes 417-3
Sep 22, 2026
Senate Democrats blocked Sen. Jon Husted’s Ratepayer Protection Act, which aims to make data centers pay full infrastructure costs, after near-unanimous House approval.
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CrimeU.S. Marshals Recover 79 Missing Children in Ohio’s Largest Operation
Sep 8, 2026
U.S. Marshals located 79 missing children in Ohio during Operation Meridian, the largest such effort in the state's history, highlighting ongoing concerns.
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ImmigrationOhio Senators Demand Action After Fatal Crash Involving Unauthorized Immigrant
Sep 8, 2026
Ohio’s Republican senators called for stricter immigration enforcement after a deadly crash involving a man in the country illegally, citing repeated incidents.
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CrimeArmed Man Arrested After Alleged Attack on Ohio Democratic Governor Candidate at State Fair
Sep 7, 2026
Police say a man armed with two pistols and a taser allegedly charged at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton at a state fair rally.
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ImmigrationOhio Senator Criticizes Connecticut’s ‘Drive-Only’ Licenses After Fatal Crash
Sep 2, 2026
Sen. Bernie Moreno is urging Connecticut to end 'drive-only' licenses for unauthorized immigrants after an Ohio man was killed in a crash involving a license holder.
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PoliticsOhio BMV Tightens Gender Marker Policy, Citing State Law
Aug 20, 2026
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles now requires birth certificate or passport updates for gender marker changes, aligning with a new state law defining sex.
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PoliticsDeWine, GOP Governors Back Pledge to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Jul 26, 2026
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other GOP governors signed a pledge supporting policies to prevent data center utility costs from being passed to consumers.
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PoliticsBLM Advances Fracking Lease Sale in Ohio's Wayne National Forest
Jul 22, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a September lease sale for fracking rights in Wayne National Forest, marking a major step for Ohio energy development.
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Courts & LawOhio Man Petitions Supreme Court Over In-Home Prayer Group Restrictions
Jun 23, 2026
Daniel Grand seeks Supreme Court intervention after local government blocked his in-home prayer group, raising concerns over religious freedom.
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CrimeHouse Hearing Reveals $1.2 Billion in Medicaid Fraud in Ohio
Jun 5, 2026
A House Oversight Committee hearing highlights $1.2 billion lost to Medicaid fraud in Ohio, raising concerns over oversight and accountability.
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ElectionsOhio and Indiana Ban Ranked-Choice Voting in New Legislation
Mar 19, 2026
Ohio and Indiana have enacted laws banning ranked-choice voting, joining 17 other states in prohibiting the electoral system amid concerns over its effectiveness.
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ElectionsOhio Attorney General Candidate Promises to Convict Trump
Jan 28, 2026
Elliot Forhan, a Democratic candidate for Ohio attorney general, made controversial remarks about President Trump, raising concerns about political rhetoric.
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ElectionsOhio Enacts Law Requiring All Mail Ballots to Be Returned by Election Day
Dec 22, 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signs a law mandating all mail-in ballots be received by Election Day, amid concerns over election integrity and voter confusion.
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Courts & LawOhio Doctor Suspended for Allegedly Administering Abortion Drugs to Girlfriend
Nov 12, 2025
An Ohio doctor has been suspended from practicing medicine after allegedly forcing his pregnant girlfriend to take abortion drugs he ordered under his estranged.
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Courts & LawFederal Appeals Court Tells Schools They Cannot Coerce 'Preferred Pronoun' Use
Nov 10, 2025
Students cannot be compelled to use 'preferred pronouns' when referring to individuals who identify as 'transgender,' according to a ruling issued on Thursday.