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Health Care, Food Cuts Won’t Only Hurt Ohio’s Poor, But the Entire Economy, Study Says

Ohio job losses, roughly half of them in the health sector, would be 44,700, or 0.8% of the workforce, the study found.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 2, 2025July 21, 2025

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Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne Rallies With Healthcare Workers Against Massive Medicaid Cuts

Around 100,000 Cuyahoga County residents could be kicked off Medicaid if Trump’s bill becomes law

by Mark Oprea July 2, 2025July 7, 2025

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Petition to Reinstate University Hospitals Pediatricians Fired for Union Push Gains Steam

“Our ability to stay speak up without retaliation and speak up effectively on behalf of the challenges to patient care that we encounter on a daily basis is what we’re really fighting for,” one told Scene.

by Mark Oprea July 2, 2025September 7, 2025

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Cleveland Planned Parenthood Location in Midtown Shuts Down, Cites Trump Administration’s Medicaid Cuts

“Ongoing attacks from the Trump administration have disrupted the essential services we provide to the Cleveland community,” a statement posted on the clinic’s doors reads

by Mark Oprea July 1, 2025August 21, 2025

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Ohio Lawmakers Re-File Bill Restricting Local Law Enforcement From Cooperating With Federal Agencies

“These are real, evidence-based strategies that reduce gun deaths—without infringing on anyone’s Second Amendment rights.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 1, 2025July 7, 2025

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‘It Is Time for a Change.’ Dr. Amy Acton Talks About Running for Ohio Governor, Reflects on COVID-19

Democrat Sherrod Brown is also considering getting into the race

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 1, 2025September 2, 2025

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RTA Decides to (Probably) Keep Dedicated Bus Rapid Transit Lanes ‘Continuous’ Through Ohio City on West 25th

Business owners around the heart of the neighborhood have argued eliminating the parking spots would create dangers for pedestrians

by Mark Oprea June 27, 2025August 5, 2025

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Ohio’s Pro-Abortion Rights Groups Plan Fights Against Total Abortion Ban Bill

“I don’t think that this bill has any legs to stand on, but I do think that it’s very important to highlight just how gross it is that they would even try it.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 27, 2025July 27, 2025

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Public School Advocates Claim Victory as Ohio Judge Calls Private Voucher Program Unconstitutional

The state of Ohio is planning an appeal of the decision

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 26, 2025July 16, 2025

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High Hopes: How Ohio’s Cannabis Industry Can Cultivate Quality Jobs

The Ohio cannabis workforce is stuck in limbo, facing lower wages within a still-developing market that is still battling against politicians

by Doug Guth June 26, 2025August 4, 2025

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Ohio Planned Parenthood, Health Clinics Brace for Closures, Plan Fight Ahead

The federal budget reconciliation bill could “defund” Planned Parenthood, which the organization says could mean the closure of 200 clinics across the country.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 26, 2025July 1, 2025