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Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted Speaks Against Abortion Pill During Senate Hearing

The abortion pill has become a target of Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., as well as state-level legislation in Ohio

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Cleveland News

RTA Set on Building Bus Rapid Transit Lanes on West 25th Through Heart of Ohio City Despite Business Backlash

Opponents argue eliminating on-street parking would make the area around the West Side Market more dangerous for pedestrians.

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Two Progressive Candidates Challenging Martin Sweeney for Cuyahoga County Council District 3 Seat

“This is more just standing up to the establishment,” one told Scene. “There could be a lot more progress made with a younger, fresher approach.”

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Ohio News

After Haitians Endured Campaign Lies, an Ohio Town Prepares for ICE

Falsely accused of eating pets, and worse, Haitians in Springfield have survived harassment, and now fear deportation.

by Daphne Duret, The Marshall Project January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Cleveland News

Amid Protests, City Club of Cleveland Hosts Center for Christian Virtue

The president of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group appeared last Friday following weeks of backlash.

by H.L. Comeriato, Ken Schneck -- The Buckeye Flame January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Equal Rights Starts Collecting Signatures to Get Two Amendments on November Ballot

“Individual rights are constantly under attack in this country, and Ohioans deserve protections that cannot be taken away by shifting political winds.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

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With First Master Plan in Decades, Campus District Hopes to Spur Development, Establish Neighborhood Identity

Plans include new parks, bike lanes and hopefully some new housing and businesses to bolster the area.

by Mark Oprea January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Cleveland News

Behind the Indictment of Former Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze

How an FBI subpoena changed attitudes.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project January 19, 2026January 20, 2026

News & Views

Cleveland’s Proposed Crisis Response Bureau Could Cut Down on Police Arrests

As in New Jersey and Colorado, the new bureau would likely minimize calls and eventual charges for what would be non-violent crimes.

by Mark Oprea January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

News & Views

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Rejects Proposed Referendum Trying to Overturn New Marijuana Law

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice filed a petition for a referendum to repeal Ohio Senate Bill 56, which is set to take effect March 20.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Cleveland News

Literary Cleveland Launches Yearlong Celebration of Toni Morrison

“This is our opportunity to celebrate the greatest artist in our state’s history,” Literary Cleveland head Matt Weinkam said.

by Mark Oprea January 15, 2026January 16, 2026

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What are the Statuses of Ohio’s Education Bills in the Legislature?

A handful of education bills are still under consideration by state lawmakers.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 15, 2026January 15, 2026