Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

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

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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

Ohio News

Court Extends Temporary Pause on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products

Sales of intoxicating hemp THC drinks and other products are now legal until Dec. 2

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Lawmakers Advocate for Bill That Would Fund SNAP Benefits if Government Shutdown Continues

Ohio House Bill 502 would make an appropriation to continue to fund SNAP and some other federal programs if there were to be a lapse in federal funding.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Refugees Will Lose Their SNAP Benefits Next Month Under Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

More than 4,000 refugees in Cuyahoga County will lose benefits.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio House Passes Bill Regulating Intoxicating Hemp Products, Changes State’s Marijuana Laws

Ohio Senate Bill 56, which passed with bipartisan support, heads back to the Senate for concurrence.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio’s Hemp Bills Saw No Movement Last Week Despite DeWine’s Blocked Executive Order

“We don’t want Delta-8 products being sold to children in stores. Everybody agrees on that. There’s a lot of other details that need to be worked out.”

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