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Lawsuit Challenges New Proof of Citizenship Requirement at Ohio BMV for Voter Registration

Researchers have found more than 21 million Americans — about 10% of the eligible voting population — don’t have ready access to proof of citizenship.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 29, 2025September 6, 2025

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Northeast Ohio Is a Big Part of Trump Deportation Network

Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley are playing a big role

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal August 28, 2025September 9, 2025

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‘Not a National Emergency.’ Retired Military Oppose DeWine Deploying Ohio National Guard Troops to D.C.

“It’s downright disrespectful to our citizen soldiers to pull them away from their families and their communities to police the unhoused population in D.C. and assist ICE in mass deportations.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 27, 2025September 3, 2025

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Anti-Abortion Facilities Get Ohio Grants as Funding for Other Women’s Health Facilities Slashed

“These actions speak louder than his words when (DeWine) continues to fund unproven, deceptive programs instead of real providers with a track record of success.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 26, 2025September 2, 2025

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‘It Feels Like a Betrayal.’ Ohio College Students Experiencing Effects of New Higher Education Law

Ohio S.B. 1 went into effect two months ago

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 25, 2025August 29, 2025

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Ohio U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno Brushes Off Boos at City Club of Cleveland

Moreno’s answers elicited jeers throughout the discussion. When the event turned to audience questions, it didn’t get much friendlier.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 22, 2025September 9, 2025

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Ohio Gov. DeWine Sending Guard Troops to D.C. Makes Him Complicit in Trump’s Military Occupation

DeWine must know the bizarre, militarized occupation of D.C. is based on fallacies about rising Washington crime debunked by data that proves otherwise.

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal August 20, 2025September 9, 2025

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Cleveland Power Alliance, New Local Coalition, Aims to Boost Democratic Participation and Working Class Policies

“This is about ensuring that every single resident can feel as though they are finally a part of the Cleveland that we all aspire to have.”

by Mark Oprea August 19, 2025January 2, 2026

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Huge Numbers of Ohioans to See Big Increases in Insurance Costs

Hikes could put health insurance out of reach for many

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal August 18, 2025September 8, 2025

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Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Coalition Calls for Fair Maps Ahead of Congressional Redraw

“Gerrymandering harms every voter. We are never in support of drawing lines specifically so that politicians can win.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 15, 2025September 9, 2025

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Another Ohio Sheriff’s Office is Sued for Not Turning Over ICE Records

“The public has a right to this information,” the ACLU of Ohio said in a statement. “Local law enforcement must be accountable; it cannot shroud itself in secrecy.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal August 14, 2025September 9, 2025

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Ohio Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour by 2029

Ohio’s minimum wage is $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. “People are getting squeezed,” said one sponsor

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal August 13, 2025August 22, 2025