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Jon Husted launches first ad campaign of U.S. Senate election in Ohio
The Republican senator faces no primary challenger but is already on the air in Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo ahead of a likely fall matchup with Democrat Sherrod Brown.
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As Vivek Ramaswamy calls to consolidate Ohio’s public universities, Kent State president invites him to campus
Todd Diacon extends an invitation “to anyone raising questions about Ohio’s public universities” in an essay defending higher education.
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Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy
The Cleveland Fed's latest Beige Book finds Ohio businesses grappling with skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Middle East conflict and Trump's tariffs, while low-income residents face growing financial strain.
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Bipartisan bill would give Ohio workers up to 14 weeks of job-protected family and medical leave
A bipartisan Ohio Senate bill would give workers up to 14 weeks of paid, job-protected family and medical leave — replacing the impossible choice between a paycheck and a family crisis.
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Tischler's campaign treasurer is the sheriff who helped erase Smith's $33K audit finding
Sandusky County Sheriff Christopher Hilton — who serves as Beth Tischler's campaign treasurer and co-signed the letter that helped erase a $33,300 state audit finding against Judge Brad Smith — appeared in uniform on video Tuesday urging voters to support Tischler's bid for judge one week before the May 5 primary.
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Truck companies owe Ohio $5.2 million in unpaid tolls, officials say
Some 315 truck companies, mostly from out-of-state, owe $5.2 million in unpaid tolls on the turnpike, state officials say.
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Ohio lawmakers want to replace all lead service lines, but it could cost billions
A federal mandate during the Biden administration requires states to replace lead service lines by 2037.
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Want to tell Ohio legislators how you feel about policy? Here’s one way to do it.
Ohio residents are encouraged to participate in the legislative process by testifying on bills at the Statehouse, with guidance on how to prepare written or in-person statements, navigate committee procedures, and effectively share personal experiences with lawmakers during hearings.
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Scandals roil OH-9 GOP primary in final 8 days
Eight days from the May 5 primary, three of Ohio's 9th Congressional District Republican candidates — Derek Merrin, Josh Williams, and Madison Sheahan — are facing damaging headlines.
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Husted campaign cuts $1,500 check to anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
Sen. Jon Husted's reelection campaign paid $1,500 to the Center for Christian Virtue, an SPLC-designated anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, an FEC filing shows.
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Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds big cash lead over Democrat Amy Acton after $25 million loan
Amy Acton has raised $10 million since entering Ohio's gubernatorial race — a Democratic record — but faces a steep financial gap as Vivek Ramaswamy self-funds $25 million and his Super PAC stockpiles another $29.5 million.
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Ohio AG joins call to protect state drug-pricing transparency laws
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is among 45 state attorneys general urging the federal government to strengthen oversight of pharmacy benefit managers — and to ensure a proposed federal transparency rule doesn't override state laws already on the books.
