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Ohio Unclaimed Funds for Sports Stadiums Law Blocked by State Court but Not Federal

Jeff Crossman, one of the plaintiffs, called the state ruling a “victory for everyday Ohioans” and downplayed the federal court ruling.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Ohioans Are Getting Fed Up With Data Centers. State Lawmakers Are Starting to Notice

Ohio is rushing toward a power supply crisis driven in part by growing demand from facilities like data centers. Residents are pushing the state to install more guardrails.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Emphasizes Kids’ Safety, Education Policy in Final State of the State Address

Sidestepping some major topics, DeWine instead focused on legacy and children. In response, state Dems said regular Ohioans continue to struggle.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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Nearly Half of Ohio’s Renters Are Paying More Than They Can Afford on Rent, New Report Shows

73% of extremely low-income renters spend more than half their income on rent.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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Ohio House Waits on Data Center Study Vote, Hints at Veto Override on Sales Tax Exemption

“We absolutely should have a commission to look at these issues, and look broader, frankly, at artificial intelligence policy. But it shouldn’t be just another commission that is in the pocket of the people who it would impact.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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A Group Seeks to Eliminate Ohio Property Taxes. Experts Warn it Would Create Devastating Budget Cuts

More than three-fifths of property taxes fund public schools, with lesser portions funding fire and police departments, libraries, townships and city and county governments.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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Freedom From Religion Foundation Asks Ohio School District to Stop Religious Time on School Property

“A public school violates the Constitution when it promotes religion by giving special access to school property to a religious release time program,” Freedom From Religion Foundation states.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

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Ohio U.S. House Members Have Mixed Reactions Across Party Lines on Trump’s Iran Military Strikes

“This President promised to end wars, not start news,” said Shontel Brown.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

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Despite Law Barring Utilities from Owning Power Plants, Ohio Lawmaker Mulls a Carveout for Nuclear

If lawmakers just went through all the trouble of reinforcing the distinction between the companies generating power and those distributing it, why is one lawmaker working on a plan to let the distributors get back into the generation market?

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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Ohio House Votes to Stamp Out Ranked Choice Voting Before It Begins

Two cities, Lakewood and Cleveland Heights, have been considering whether to put the practice on the ballot.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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Amid Drastic Medicaid Cuts, Ohio Department of Health Director Lays Out Rural Program Funding Plans

The Trump/Republican Medicaid funding cuts will hit Ohio to the tune of $33 billion over 10 years.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

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Economists: Cutting Immigration Will Harm Ohio’s Economy

”The research is clear that immigrants pay significantly more in taxes than they receive in benefits.”

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

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Ohio Unclaimed Funds for Sports Stadiums Law Blocked by State Court but Not Federal

Ohioans Are Getting Fed Up With Data Centers. State Lawmakers Are Starting to Notice

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Emphasizes Kids’ Safety, Education Policy in Final State of the State Address

Nearly Half of Ohio’s Renters Are Paying More Than They Can Afford on Rent, New Report Shows

Ohio House Waits on Data Center Study Vote, Hints at Veto Override on Sales Tax Exemption

A Group Seeks to Eliminate Ohio Property Taxes. Experts Warn it Would Create Devastating Budget Cuts

Freedom From Religion Foundation Asks Ohio School District to Stop Religious Time on School Property

Ohio U.S. House Members Have Mixed Reactions Across Party Lines on Trump’s Iran Military Strikes

Despite Law Barring Utilities from Owning Power Plants, Ohio Lawmaker Mulls a Carveout for Nuclear

Ohio House Votes to Stamp Out Ranked Choice Voting Before It Begins

Amid Drastic Medicaid Cuts, Ohio Department of Health Director Lays Out Rural Program Funding Plans

Economists: Cutting Immigration Will Harm Ohio’s Economy

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