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ACLU of Ohio Sues ICE, Alleging Warrantless Arrests, Arrests of Citizens, Other Abuses

“Despite the lack of any arrest warrant or probable cause to believe that they pose a likelihood of escape, federal agents snatch these Ohioans out of their lives and into jail, flouting the requirements of the law.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

A Golf Course, Beach Promenade, Walking Trails, a Hotel: City Releases Possible Plans for Burke Lakefront Space

A recent survey, taken by 2,500 Clevelanders as of Wednesday, showed the overwhelming majority support closing the airport for development and public spaces.

by Mark Oprea March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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JobsOhio Oversight Proposed by Bipartisan Ohio Lawmakers Following Podcast Scandal

“Every dollar JobsOhio spends should be in the service of that goal, but recent revelations have cast serious doubt on whether that is the case,” said Tristan Rader.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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My Review of the Burning River Ultramarathon

why am I doing this. no one asked me to do this. I could stop right now and almost nobody would know

by Andy J. Huston March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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‘This Man. He Just Doesn’t Make No Sense’: Clevelanders Vent on $4 Gas Prices

The cost to fill up in Cleveland has shot up by a quarter since early February, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows.

by Mark Oprea March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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Republican SAVE Act Will Make It Much Harder for Ohioans and Millions Across U.S. to Vote

It’s not just simple voter ID. It would require a passport or birth, marriage, name-change, and/or divorce documentation to be able to vote.

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Submissions Open for Participatory Budgeting Pilot Project in Slavic Village

With $100,000 to spend, People’s Budget Cleveland is collecting ideas from residents, including a new dog park and upgrades to Warsaw Park.

by Mark Oprea March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

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Drag Performers Testify Against Ohio Drag Ban That Also Targets Transgender People

Conservative lawmakers said part of their intent is to ban trans and gender non-conforming people from using public locker rooms

by H.L. Comeriato, The Buckeye Flame March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Nearly Half of Ohioans Don’t Make Enough to Be Economically Secure, Report Says

If a household is headed by a single parent, matters are even worse. Nearly 90% don’t earn enough to meet the security threshold

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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The Foilies 2026: Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency

Celebrating the agencies, officials and contractors that thwart the public’s right to know.

by Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Today is the Last Day to Buy THC Beverages at Stores, Bars in Ohio

Ohio’s new law restricting sales of THC products to dispensaries takes effect on March 20.

by Mark Oprea March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy Says Ohio Colleges, Universities Need to Be Consolidated

“We have too many of them.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 19, 2026March 19, 2026