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‘The Folks Are Fearful.’ Haitians Living in Ohio May Soon Lose Temporary Protected Status

“There’s a lot of concern that people may be put in detention while they’re waiting for their asylum hearings, and be taken away from their kids, their work, and their homes.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Ohio News

Report: Trump Law Is Even Harder on Poor Ohioans Than People Might Think

An analysis by Policy Matters Ohio found the legislation is even worse for poor and middle-class Ohioans.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Has the Second Largest Somali Community in America. Trump’s Racist Rant Puts Them in Danger

“When the president of the United States, the leader of the free world, attacks a community he knows is not in a position to fight back, it’s hard not to be scared.”

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted Wants to “Freeze” ACA Insurance Subsidies

About 64% of Americans now view the Affordable Care Act — or Obamacare — favorably. But as with many Republican officials, Husted still doesn’t like it.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Ohio News

Ohioans’ Federal Food Benefits Should Be Issued by Midweek, Administrator Says

Trump and the government shut down had led to delays that drove record numbers to local food pantries.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio’s Economic Future is Hazy, But a Recession Might Be Looming, Fed Survey Indicates

The Cleveland Fed said there was a nearly one-in-four chance that the national economy was already in recession as of last month.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Food Pantries See Record Demand in Food Crisis

“We had our biggest day ever in history last Wednesday,” said one pantry.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

News & Views

Artist’s ‘Consentivus’ Pole, Anti-Trump Satire and Free Speech Symbol, to Raise in Front of Ohio Statehouse in December

Inspired by Festivus, Chaz Stevens will install his pole of beer cans in Columbus to redress his grievances against Ohio and Trump.

by Mark Oprea November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

News & Views

With SNAP Benefit Freeze, Clevelanders Face Question of How to Feed Themselves, and Their Pets

Pet pantries told Scene they’re already giving out more donations in 2025 than in 2024. Many owners have already and will soon turn to animal shelters and say, “I can’t afford my pet anymore.”

by Mark Oprea October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Ohio News

Amid Tariffs, Costs and Prices Are Increasing, Cleveland Fed Says

“Overall, nonlabor input costs rose at a robust pace in recent weeks, continuing the trend seen in the prior three reporting periods,” it said. “Tariffs were frequently cited as drivers of these cost increases across industries.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal October 29, 2025October 29, 2025