Ohio Statehouse Archives

Republican Ohio State Senator Faces Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Oil and Gas Conflicts

“The complaint alleges Chavez’s conflicts of interest regarding undisclosed business entities and fast-tracking legislation that could benefit these interests.”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Cleveland News

Lauren Welch Running for Ohio State Representative Seat

After just three months as Cleveland City Council’s Ward 3 rep, Welch is campaigning for Ohio House District 20.

by Mark Oprea December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Bill Would Remove Hep B From Required Preschool Vaccines, Emphasize Right to Vaccine Exemptions

The Ohio vaccination rate overall has dropped in recent years below the national average, particularly for kindergarteners, and the bill has drawn concerns from pediatricians and health experts.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Hands Out $12 Billion in Annual Tax Breaks With Little to Show for Many, Study Says

“Unproductive tax breaks that favor corporations and wealthy Ohioans have riddled the state tax code for years,” the report said.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News & Views

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

News & Views

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

News & Views

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

News & Views

Republican Proposals Will Devastate Poor Ohioans, Analyses Say

Ending Medicaid expansion in Ohio would cost 770,000 people — most of whom are working — their health coverage.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal June 20, 2025July 1, 2025

News & Views

Families Rally at Ohio Statehouse for Support in State Operating Budget

“If our elected officials really believe in families and want families to move to Ohio, to stay in Ohio and to thrive in Ohio, we really need the support for working families.”

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal June 18, 2025June 27, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Senators Propose Novel, If Questionable, Browns Stadium Funding Plan

“This is not robbing Peter to pay Paul,” Cuyahoga County executive Chris Ronayne said. “This is robbing Bob and Betty Buckeye to pay (Browns owners) Jimmy and Dee Haslam.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 12, 2025June 18, 2025

News & Views

Advocates: Huge Numbers of Ohioans Stand to Lose Food Benefits if GOP House Budget Becomes Law

“I’m not only concerned about access to affordable food for people with lower resources, but also sustainability and resilience in the food-supply sector as a whole.”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal June 2, 2025June 7, 2025