Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

The 15 Richest Americans Got 33% Richer in 2025 — Far Outpacing Average Ohioans

In yet another sign of exploding inequality, a new data analysis finds that while affordability is an urgent issue for average Ohioans, the richest Americans keep getting richer. A lot richer.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Ohio News

Report: Trump Law Is Even Harder on Poor Ohioans Than People Might Think

An analysis by Policy Matters Ohio found the legislation is even worse for poor and middle-class Ohioans.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

Ohio News

Amid ICE Agent Abuse Arrests in Ohio, Advocate Says It ‘Fails to Police Its Own Ranks’

“There’s a real problem with gender-based violence by ICE agents, and the agency is not taking it seriously.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Ohio News

With Human Costs of Gambling Mounting in Ohio, More Are Seeking Help

There are an estimated 255,000 problem gamblers in Ohio and a recent study showed a “substantial increase in average bankruptcy rates, debt sent to collections, use of debt consolidation loans, and auto loan delinquencies” in states with legalized sports betting.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted Wants to “Freeze” ACA Insurance Subsidies

About 64% of Americans now view the Affordable Care Act — or Obamacare — favorably. But as with many Republican officials, Husted still doesn’t like it.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Ohio News

Cleveland Fed: Businesses Report Increasing Prices, Declining Activity

“Outside of tariffs, many contacts continued to report rising utilities and insurance costs. In general, nonlabor costs were expected to grow at a strong pace in the coming months.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Ohio News

Report Shows Scandal-Plagued Ohio Utility Made $108 Million in Errors. It Wants Customers to Pay

FirstEnergy misclassified lobbying funds as it financed a massive bribery scandal

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Ohio News

Ohioans’ Federal Food Benefits Should Be Issued by Midweek, Administrator Says

Trump and the government shut down had led to delays that drove record numbers to local food pantries.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio’s Economic Future is Hazy, But a Recession Might Be Looming, Fed Survey Indicates

The Cleveland Fed said there was a nearly one-in-four chance that the national economy was already in recession as of last month.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Food Pantries See Record Demand in Food Crisis

“We had our biggest day ever in history last Wednesday,” said one pantry.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Is Among States Where Credit Card Debt is Rising Most Quickly

28.65% of Buckeye credit card bills were overdue.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Ohio News

Amid Tariffs, Costs and Prices Are Increasing, Cleveland Fed Says

“Overall, nonlabor input costs rose at a robust pace in recent weeks, continuing the trend seen in the prior three reporting periods,” it said. “Tariffs were frequently cited as drivers of these cost increases across industries.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal October 29, 2025October 29, 2025