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US Senate map trending toward Democrats, though GOP retains slim advantage
Ohio is one of six toss-up states as analysts say low Trump approval and stronger Democratic enthusiasm could offset a map Republicans should easily hold.
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Medicaid changes to reduce payments for hospital services in at least 37 states, including Ohio
Ohio faces up to $640 million in annual state revenue losses by 2028 as rural hospitals brace for service cuts or closures under the federal changes.
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Vivek Ramaswamy peddled a failed Alzheimer’s drug. He made millions anyway.
His mother's questioned reanalysis and a SoftBank ownership shift preceded the $315 million IPO's collapse, wiping out a California teachers' pension fund.
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Haslams to host Ramaswamy fundraiser after running mate pushed $600M Browns stadium deal
A Haslam Sports Group executive who led the stadium negotiations has already donated over $43,000 to Ramaswamy while the $600 million grant stays frozen in court.
National News
How tariffs are showing up in your grocery bill
President Trump’s tariffs have raised the prices for imported food items, passing on higher costs directly to consumers.
National News
US gas prices hover over $4 as Trump’s war in Iran continues
President Donald Trump promised in June and July that gasoline prices would soon drop significantly.
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Food aid cuts. Lost health coverage. Record electric bills. The bill for Republican policies is arriving in Ohio.
A new report ties together SNAP losses, ACA enrollment drops and record electric bills as polling shows 38% of Ohioans say they're falling behind financially.
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Ohio lawmaker pushes for local hearings before PUCO decides on Dayton utility purchase
Rader warns BlackRock's stake in data centers could create conflicts of interest, while Dayton demands 20-year job and headquarters guarantees before PUCO approves the $10.7 billion sale.
National News
Dozens of cities and counties sue fire truck makers over soaring costs, delivery delays
Three manufacturers control up to 80% of the market as prices nearly doubled since 2020, and the companies moved this week to dismiss two of the lawsuits.
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Amy Acton’s pitch to struggling Ohio families: Put money back in their pockets
United For ALICE data shows 37% of Ohio households couldn't cover basics in 2024, the gap Acton's tax credit and data center cost-shifting plan targets ahead of a close November race.
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Ohio attorney general candidate calls for investigation of ties between JobsOhio and Intel
Records show JobsOhio chairman Josh Rubin lobbied DeWine for Intel into 2026 while the agency weighs clawing back $27 million from the delayed chip plant.
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Ohio’s recreational marijuana prices are higher than what Michigan customers pay
A new Ohio law criminalizes bringing Michigan marijuana home even as advocates say the price gap keeps drawing Ohioans across the border.
