Ohio News Archives

Ohio Supreme Court Will Decide on Law Limiting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

The ACLU of Ohio and others are challenging a state law that prevents transgender youth from starting hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Cleveland News

Op-Ed: Northeast Ohio Officials Must Protect Residents and Reject Flock

Surveillance technology is on the rise, putting Ohioan’s privacy rights at risk.

by Jocelyn Rosnick March 27, 2026March 25, 2026

Ohio News

ACLU of Ohio Sues ICE, Alleging Warrantless Arrests, Arrests of Citizens, Other Abuses

“Despite the lack of any arrest warrant or probable cause to believe that they pose a likelihood of escape, federal agents snatch these Ohioans out of their lives and into jail, flouting the requirements of the law.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Ohio News

JobsOhio Oversight Proposed by Bipartisan Ohio Lawmakers Following Podcast Scandal

“Every dollar JobsOhio spends should be in the service of that goal, but recent revelations have cast serious doubt on whether that is the case,” said Tristan Rader.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Ohio News

Republican SAVE Act Will Make It Much Harder for Ohioans and Millions Across U.S. to Vote

It’s not just simple voter ID. It would require a passport or birth, marriage, name-change, and/or divorce documentation to be able to vote.

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Ohio News

Drag Performers Testify Against Ohio Drag Ban That Also Targets Transgender People

Conservative lawmakers said part of their intent is to ban trans and gender non-conforming people from using public locker rooms

by H.L. Comeriato, The Buckeye Flame March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Ohio News

Nearly Half of Ohioans Don’t Make Enough to Be Economically Secure, Report Says

If a household is headed by a single parent, matters are even worse. Nearly 90% don’t earn enough to meet the security threshold

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Ohio News

The Foilies 2026: Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency

Celebrating the agencies, officials and contractors that thwart the public’s right to know.

by Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Ohio News

Today is the Last Day to Buy THC Beverages at Stores, Bars in Ohio

Ohio’s new law restricting sales of THC products to dispensaries takes effect on March 20.

by Mark Oprea March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Ohio News

Vivek Ramaswamy Says Ohio Colleges, Universities Need to Be Consolidated

“We have too many of them.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Three Years After Ohio Legalized Sports Betting, Addicts Say Industry Needs More Regulation

“You can’t go to a game without seeing an ad for a sportsbook.”

by Mark Oprea March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Ohio News

Prison Libraries Could Receive a Boost Under Proposed Federal Program

The enhanced prison library services would include more books and technology, more and better-trained staff and stronger partnerships with public libraries.

by Louis Fields, The Marshall Project March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

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Ohio News

Ohio Supreme Court Will Decide on Law Limiting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Op-Ed: Northeast Ohio Officials Must Protect Residents and Reject Flock

ACLU of Ohio Sues ICE, Alleging Warrantless Arrests, Arrests of Citizens, Other Abuses

JobsOhio Oversight Proposed by Bipartisan Ohio Lawmakers Following Podcast Scandal

Republican SAVE Act Will Make It Much Harder for Ohioans and Millions Across U.S. to Vote

Drag Performers Testify Against Ohio Drag Ban That Also Targets Transgender People

Nearly Half of Ohioans Don’t Make Enough to Be Economically Secure, Report Says

The Foilies 2026: Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency

Today is the Last Day to Buy THC Beverages at Stores, Bars in Ohio

Vivek Ramaswamy Says Ohio Colleges, Universities Need to Be Consolidated

Three Years After Ohio Legalized Sports Betting, Addicts Say Industry Needs More Regulation

Prison Libraries Could Receive a Boost Under Proposed Federal Program

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

Photos: Cleveland Dyngus Day Celebrated Its 16th Anniversary in the Gordon Square Arts District

Photos: Views From Downtown Cleveland During the Guardians’ Home Opener

Photos: Thousands Again Marched the Streets of Downtown Cleveland in Third “No Kings” Protest