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Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court
A federal judge questioned whether the order is even lawful, but Democrats must prove harm before midterm elections less than six months away.
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US House members scrutinize ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees
Education Secretary McMahon faced bipartisan criticism over excluding nursing from higher loan caps, affecting master's degree affordability for future nurses and teachers.
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Top Husted aide lobbied for Ohio utility that profited from corrupt law
Husted's new senior advisor lobbied for AES, which made $77 million from the corrupt utility law at the heart of Ohio's biggest bribery scandal.
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Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss
Yost's motion comes days before he leaves office to join Alliance Defending Freedom, a group the SPLC designates as a hate group.
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Ohio Attorney General, ACLU counter claims that reproductive rights amendment impacts judge’s job
AG Yost and the ACLU argue the judge lacks standing to challenge the 2023 reproductive rights amendment based on fewer judicial bypass cases in his county.
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Ohio Democratic lawmaker wants gun owners to store firearms out of reach of children
Rep. Darnell Brewer's Amya's Law would penalize gun owners whose unsecured firearms harm minors, inspired by an 11-year-old's death in December.
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After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode
Virginia Democrats and civil rights leaders warn the Supreme Court's decision gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could reshape state maps if Republicans gain power after the 2030 census.
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State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds
Eight Democratic state fiscal leaders want public disclosure of which firms get $166 billion in tariff refunds, fearing consumers won't see the money back.
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Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections
More than 60 menopause-related bills have been introduced nationwide this year, with 26 states enacting laws since 2019 covering insurance, workplace accommodations and provider education.
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US House rejects constraint on Trump action in Iran, one day after Senate
The 212-212 tie came after the Senate rejected an identical measure Wednesday, as three Republicans and one Democrat broke ranks over the $29 billion war.
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A $620 property tax debt cost him his house. Ohio’s Supreme Court will decide if the county owes him.
Plaintiffs say their homes were worth more than their tax debts. But Cuyahoga County isn’t passing on the surplus.
