Politics & Elections Archives

More Than 133,000 Ohioans Started the Process to Recover Their Unclaimed Funds in June

Ohio’s two-year operating budget includes spending $600 million of unclaimed funds on the Cleveland Browns’ new domed stadium in Brook Park.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 7, 2025August 30, 2025

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High Prices and Muted Marketing Stunting Ohio’s Cannabis Industry, Observers Say

Ohio marijuana prices are currently 204% higher than Michigan’s and the state prohibits advertising on billboards, radio and TV

by Doug Guth July 7, 2025September 5, 2025

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Proposed Federal Cuts to Research Funding Could Devastate Ohio Universities

“This is going to set back advancements in medicine, advancements, and all other kinds of fields potentially for decades.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 3, 2025July 11, 2025

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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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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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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