Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

‘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

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Ohio Renters Need to Make $22.51 an Hour to Afford 2-Bedroom Apartment, New Report Shows

The state’s ‘Housing Wage’ has increased 40.7% since 2020

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 18, 2025September 9, 2025

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In New Documentary, Former Ohio State Wrestlers Say U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan Knew About Strauss Abuse

“Jim Jordan looked at me straight in my face and said, ‘It’s Strauss. You know what he does.’”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 11, 2025August 18, 2025

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More Than 133,000 Ohioans Started the Process to Recover Their Unclaimed Funds in June

Ohio’s two-year operating budget includes spending $600 million of unclaimed funds on the Cleveland Browns’ new domed stadium in Brook Park.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 7, 2025August 30, 2025

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Proposed Federal Cuts to Research Funding Could Devastate Ohio Universities

“This is going to set back advancements in medicine, advancements, and all other kinds of fields potentially for decades.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 3, 2025July 11, 2025

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‘It Is Time for a Change.’ Dr. Amy Acton Talks About Running for Ohio Governor, Reflects on COVID-19

Democrat Sherrod Brown is also considering getting into the race

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 1, 2025September 2, 2025

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‘We Are Going to Push Pause’ on Ohio Marijuana Legislation, Says Republican Lawmaker

“We’re going to take the summer and come back and potentially take another crack at it.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal June 25, 2025July 3, 2025

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New Ohio Higher Education Law Banning Diversity Efforts and Faculty Strikes Takes Effect This Week

“In the long term, my concern is that we won’t be able to retain people, that we’re going to see a brain drain in Ohio.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal June 24, 2025July 21, 2025

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New Report Identifies Dozens of Recent Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in Ohio

The Statehouse continues to push anti-LGBTQ bills

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal June 11, 2025June 28, 2025

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Kent State University to Close LGBTQ Center, Women’s Center and Multicultural Center

The moves come due to Ohio’s SB1 going into effect

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal June 5, 2025June 11, 2025

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Ohio Senate Passes Bill That Would Require Hemp Products to Only Be Sold at Marijuana Dispensaries

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has implored lawmakers to regulate or ban delta-8 THC products.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 1, 2025June 29, 2025

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University of Toledo Suspending Nine Undergrad Programs in Compliance with Ohio Higher Ed Law

Admission to Africana studies, Asian studies, data analytics, disability studies, Middle East studies, philosophy, religious studies, Spanish and women’s and gender studies programs has been suspended

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal April 23, 2025May 25, 2025