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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Public School Advocates Claim Victory as Ohio Judge Calls Private Voucher Program Unconstitutional

The state of Ohio is planning an appeal of the decision

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 26, 2025July 16, 2025

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Ohio Planned Parenthood, Health Clinics Brace for Closures, Plan Fight Ahead

The federal budget reconciliation bill could “defund” Planned Parenthood, which the organization says could mean the closure of 200 clinics across the country.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 26, 2025July 1, 2025

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Families Rally at Ohio Statehouse for Support in State Operating Budget

“If our elected officials really believe in families and want families to move to Ohio, to stay in Ohio and to thrive in Ohio, we really need the support for working families.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 18, 2025June 27, 2025

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U.S. House Republican Cuts to Medicaid, Food Assistance Would Impact Hundreds of Thousands in Ohio

Rep. Joyce Beatty said the bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, includes “the largest cut to Medicaid in American history.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 23, 2025June 1, 2025

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Ohio Library Systems, Advocates Push Back on House Provision to Hide Certain Materials

A provision in the Ohio House budget proposal would require libraries to place content on sexual orientation and gender identity out of view of minors

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 19, 2025May 22, 2025

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Medicaid Cuts Would Impact More Than a Quarter of Ohioans — Children and the Elderly Most of All

769,520 Ohioans are on Medicaid expansion, with Trump eyeing cuts and the state likewise eyeing reductions based on possible changes in federal support

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal April 25, 2025July 6, 2025