Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio Equal Rights Starts Collecting Signatures to Get Two Amendments on November Ballot

“Individual rights are constantly under attack in this country, and Ohioans deserve protections that cannot be taken away by shifting political winds.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

News & Views

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Rejects Proposed Referendum Trying to Overturn New Marijuana Law

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice filed a petition for a referendum to repeal Ohio Senate Bill 56, which is set to take effect March 20.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

News & Views

What are the Statuses of Ohio’s Education Bills in the Legislature?

A handful of education bills are still under consideration by state lawmakers.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio’s Recreational Marijuana Sales Topped $836 Million in 2025

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law last month that made various changes to the state’s voter-passed marijuana law.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio’s Minimum Wage Increases to $11 Per Hour in 2026

Ohioans passed a constitutional amendment in 2006 that increases the state minimum wage every year based on the consumer price index.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Hemp Bill Would Put Future of THC Beverages in Hands of Federal Government

Brewers are concerned that federal action won’t come until after the state of Ohio’s prohibition on THC drinks goes into effect in December 2026.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Issues Emergency Ruling Banning Most Kratom Products for 180 Days

Kratom was the cause of death in more than 200 unintentional overdoses deaths in Ohio from 2019 to 2024, according to preliminary data from the Ohio Department of Health.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products and Make Changes to Marijuana Law Goes to Gov. DeWine

THC drinks would only be sold in dispensaries, smoking would be illegal in most public places, and transporting marijuana from another state would be prohibited, among other changes.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Ohio News

More Than 100 Ohio School Districts Add LifeWise Academy in 2025 After Religious Release Law Passed

“If religion needs to be such a big part of their life, I think that they should take their kid to church, to Sunday school,” said one Vermillion parent.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Has 24 Counties Without an OB-GYN

“What happens is people don’t get care.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Uncategorized

Ohio House Passes Bill That Would Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside of Dispensaries, Revise State Marijuana Law

On the marijuana side, the bill would reduce the THC levels in adult-use marijuana extracts from a maximum of 90% down to a maximum of 70%, cap THC levels in adult-use flower to 35%, and prohibit smoking in most public places.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Ohio News

‘Voters Will Be Ready for a Change.’ Ohio Democratic Party Sets Sights on Winning 2026 Elections

“Republicans have controlled state government for nearly two decades, and all we have to show for it is rising costs and falling quality of life,” Clyde said.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal November 7, 2025November 7, 2025