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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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Poll Shows Ohio U.S. Senate Race Statistically Tied With Health Insurance a Big Concern Among Voters

Husted held leads in polls conducted last year, but Brown has matched him in recent surveys.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

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A University President, an Inappropriate Relationship, $60K Podcasts, and Another Scandal in Ohio

The one episode that JobsOhio funded and actually got made received fewer than 4,000 views on YouTube. Most of those appeared to have taken place after news of Carter’s departure broke on Monday. None of the others had more than 200.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Innovation Ohio Urges State Lawmakers to Nix Data Center Tax Breaks, Require Them to Build Own Power

“Some of the richest companies in the world are using Ohio’s electric grid like an unlimited power outlet while taxpayers pick up the tab,” Innovation Ohio President Michael McGovern said.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

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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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Prison Libraries Could Receive a Boost Under Proposed Federal Program

Poll Shows Ohio U.S. Senate Race Statistically Tied With Health Insurance a Big Concern Among Voters

A University President, an Inappropriate Relationship, $60K Podcasts, and Another Scandal in Ohio

Innovation Ohio Urges State Lawmakers to Nix Data Center Tax Breaks, Require Them to Build Own Power

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

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