Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio Lawmakers Miss First Redistricting Deadline With No Negotiations and No GOP Map

The Ohio Redistricting Commission now has until Oct. 31 to pass a bipartisan map. After that, lawmakers can pass a partisan map with a simple majority before Nov. 30.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

A group of politicians at a groundbreaking

Ohio News

Ohio Economic Policies the Last 25 Years Have Favored the Top at the Expense of Workers, Report Says

“Ohio’s leaders are now banking on mega-development deals to grow our economy, diverting resources to incentivize corporate investments, with a reckless disregard for accountability.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Politics & Elections

Ohio Democrats Introduce Congressional Redistricting Proposal

Right now, Republicans control 10 out of 15 of Ohio’s U.S. Congressional seats, or 66% of the seats. In the Democrat’s proposal, the districts would have a breakdown of eight Republican and seven Democratic seats,

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

News & Views

Anti-Abortion Facilities Get Ohio Grants as Funding for Other Women’s Health Facilities Slashed

“These actions speak louder than his words when (DeWine) continues to fund unproven, deceptive programs instead of real providers with a track record of success.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 26, 2025September 2, 2025

News & Views

As Federal Cuts Finalized, State Lawmakers in Ohio Also Gave Cuts to Public Broadcasting

Those state-level cuts include funds providing services for the blind

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 5, 2025August 19, 2025

News & Views

Congressional Redistricting on the Ohio Legislature’s Fall Docket

The congressional map that establishes voting districts for Ohio’s U.S. House representatives must be redrawn before the end of the year.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 1, 2025September 4, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Planned Parenthoods Will Remain Closed Despite Federal Success in Ongoing Lawsuit

The national Planned Parenthood organization have said the cuts to funding could mean closures of clinics across the country

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 30, 2025August 21, 2025

News & Views

Federal Education Funding Reportedly Being Released Following Outrage From Ohio, National Educators

The funds for Ohio amount to about $185 million for the 2024 fiscal year, according to Honesty for Ohio Education

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 28, 2025August 1, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Republicans Plan to Appeal Ruling That Private School Voucher Program is Unconstitutional

“It is difficult to say that EdChoice is simply a scholarship that follows and/or benefits the students as opposed to a system that benefits private schools,” Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jaiza Page wrote in her decision.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 22, 2025September 8, 2025

News & Views

Ohio’s Public Media Landscape At Risk Under Potential Cuts to Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Local radio and TV stations in all areas of Ohio could be hit hard by slashed funding requested by Trump

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 14, 2025July 21, 2025

News & Views

Ohio’s Pro-Abortion Rights Groups Plan Fights Against Total Abortion Ban Bill

“I don’t think that this bill has any legs to stand on, but I do think that it’s very important to highlight just how gross it is that they would even try it.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 27, 2025July 27, 2025

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