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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

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Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted Wants to “Freeze” ACA Insurance Subsidies

About 64% of Americans now view the Affordable Care Act — or Obamacare — favorably. But as with many Republican officials, Husted still doesn’t like it.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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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

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‘Substantial Risk’: Mohican Young Star Academy Admissions Suspended as State Investigates

Weeks after The Marshall Project – Cleveland found escalating violence, Ohio’s embattled youth treatment center is once again facing scrutiny.

by Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Ohio Scrapped a Key Tool to Fight Air Pollution. Advocates Want It Back.

The air nuisance rule has helped advocates rein in pollution from coal-burning plants and other facilities. Without it, air quality could worsen.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

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Cleveland Fed: Businesses Report Increasing Prices, Declining Activity

“Outside of tariffs, many contacts continued to report rising utilities and insurance costs. In general, nonlabor costs were expected to grow at a strong pace in the coming months.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

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Watchdog for Electric Grid in Ohio, Other States, Wants a Pause on Data Centers

Oversight group says PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states including Ohio, shouldn’t connect data centers until it has adequate power supply

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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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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Getting a Single Parking Ticket in Lorain Led Hundreds to Lose Their Driver’s Licenses

A Marshall Project – Cleveland investigation has prompted city officials to stop issuing parking citations that, for years, led to license suspensions.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

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Ohio Lawmakers Send Five Property Tax Reform Measures to the Governor

The proposals empower county officials to pare back levies previously approved by voters, create more room for tax reductions, limit the growth of tax bills to the rate of inflation, and shift the burden of proof in valuation disputes.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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As Feds and Ohio Debate Kratom Legality, Users Ensnared in Addiction Say Just Ban It Already

What one health expert called “legal morphine” has become a debilitating problem for current and former users.

by Mark Oprea November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

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Ohio Bill Would Remove Hep B From Required Preschool Vaccines, Emphasize Right to Vaccine Exemptions

The Ohio vaccination rate overall has dropped in recent years below the national average, particularly for kindergarteners, and the bill has drawn concerns from pediatricians and health experts.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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Ohio Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products and Make Changes to Marijuana Law Goes to Gov. DeWine

Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted Wants to “Freeze” ACA Insurance Subsidies

More Than 100 Ohio School Districts Add LifeWise Academy in 2025 After Religious Release Law Passed

‘Substantial Risk’: Mohican Young Star Academy Admissions Suspended as State Investigates

Ohio Scrapped a Key Tool to Fight Air Pollution. Advocates Want It Back.

Cleveland Fed: Businesses Report Increasing Prices, Declining Activity

Watchdog for Electric Grid in Ohio, Other States, Wants a Pause on Data Centers

Ohio Has 24 Counties Without an OB-GYN

Getting a Single Parking Ticket in Lorain Led Hundreds to Lose Their Driver’s Licenses

Ohio Lawmakers Send Five Property Tax Reform Measures to the Governor

As Feds and Ohio Debate Kratom Legality, Users Ensnared in Addiction Say Just Ban It Already

Ohio Bill Would Remove Hep B From Required Preschool Vaccines, Emphasize Right to Vaccine Exemptions

Photos: Thousands of People Filled Downtown Cleveland for the 2026 Pride in the CLE March and Festival

Photos From Cleveland Public Library’s “Senior” Prom at the Addison Branch

Photos From Cleveland Magazine’s Best of the East Party at Landerhaven

Photos: The Cavaliers Opened Their 2026 NBA Playoffs with a Win Against the Raptors