Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Trump Science and Medical Grant Cuts Impact Ohio Universities and Children’s Hospitals

“The cuts to the NIH funding … are going to severely reduce the amount of research that universities in Ohio are able to engage in.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal September 3, 2025September 9, 2025

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‘Not a National Emergency.’ Retired Military Oppose DeWine Deploying Ohio National Guard Troops to D.C.

“It’s downright disrespectful to our citizen soldiers to pull them away from their families and their communities to police the unhoused population in D.C. and assist ICE in mass deportations.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 27, 2025September 3, 2025

News & Views

‘It Feels Like a Betrayal.’ Ohio College Students Experiencing Effects of New Higher Education Law

Ohio S.B. 1 went into effect two months ago

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 25, 2025August 29, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour by 2029

Ohio’s minimum wage is $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. “People are getting squeezed,” said one sponsor

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 13, 2025August 22, 2025

News & Views

Ohio’s Recreational Marijuana Sales Surpassed $702.5 Million in First Year

Ohio lawmakers have tried — unsuccessfully so far — to change Ohio’s marijuana laws.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 7, 2025September 9, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Wants to Ban Prop Bets After Gambling Allegations Against Guardians Players

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 4, 2025August 8, 2025

News & Views

‘Very Alarming.’ Ohio Housing Advocates Decry Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness

The order would force those experiencing homelessness off the streets by committing them to mental health institutions or drug treatment centers without their consent.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 31, 2025September 8, 2025