Trump official urges governors to help with immigration arrests of ‘worst of the worst’ • Ohio Capital Journal

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin this weekend implored states and cities to cooperate with federal immigration officials, which he said would lead to safer and lower-profile arrests…

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Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk • Ohio Capital Journal

As millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful that aggressive fire suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration — coupled with…

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Hate and racism toward Haitians in Ohio is mindless, pathetic, and weak • Ohio Capital Journal

The hatred and racism toward working Haitian families in Ohio is mindless, pathetic, and weak, putting all Black and Brown-skinned people in danger. This frenzy of mindless cruelty must end. From…

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Republicans unsure what to do about Ohio Congressman Max Miller • Ohio Capital Journal

While federal, state and local Republican leaders are concerned about the allegations against Ohio Congressman Max Miller, losing a key U.S. House seat is also top of mind.

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US House Ethics starts probe of abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller at his request • Ohio Capital Journal

The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday that it will review allegations that Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio may have “engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use.”

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Democratic candidate for Ohio Auditor continues a life of learning as she aims for top job • Ohio Capital Journal

From helping her grandmother on an Alabama plantation, to her career in the banking industry, and now as the mayor of Maple Heights, the Democratic candidate for Ohio Auditor of State has spent her…

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After felony conviction, Bobby George sues Ohio Statehouse leaders for rescinding grant money • Ohio Capital Journal

A well-known family in Cleveland is suing Ohio Statehouse leaders after the politicians rescinded grant funding. The lawmakers took away millions from restaurateur Bobby George's downtown…

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After felony conviction, Bobby George sues Ohio Statehouse leaders for rescinding grant money • Ohio Capital Journal

A well-known family in Cleveland is suing Ohio Statehouse leaders after the politicians rescinded grant funding. The lawmakers took away millions from restaurateur Bobby George's downtown…

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Democratic candidate for Ohio Auditor continues a life of learning as she aims for top job • Ohio Capital Journal

From helping her grandmother on an Alabama plantation, to her career in the banking industry, and now as the mayor of Maple Heights, the Democratic candidate for Ohio Auditor of State has spent her…

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US House Ethics starts probe of abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller at his request • Ohio Capital Journal

The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday that it will review allegations that Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio may have “engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use.”

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Republicans unsure what to do about Ohio Congressman Max Miller • Ohio Capital Journal

While federal, state and local Republican leaders are concerned about the allegations against Ohio Congressman Max Miller, losing a key U.S. House seat is also top of mind.

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Hate and racism toward Haitians in Ohio is mindless, pathetic, and weak • Ohio Capital Journal

The hatred and racism toward working Haitian families in Ohio is mindless, pathetic, and weak, putting all Black and Brown-skinned people in danger. This frenzy of mindless cruelty must end. From…

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Ohio US Sen. Moreno says former son-in-law Rep. Max Miller unfit to serve in Congress • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, on Sunday said Ohio Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller, Moreno's former son-in-law, is not fit to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as he faces…

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More than 1 million Ohioans aren't getting essential safety-net benefits, analysis shows • Ohio Capital Journal

More than 1 million Ohioans are not getting essential safety-net benefits for which they're eligible, according to a new analysis.

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It was supposed to be a haven for troubled teens. They risked everything to escape. • Ohio Capital Journal

Additional reporting by Rachel Dissell This article was first published by The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their…

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Ohio should treat the threat of radioactive fracking waste like the emergency that it is • Ohio Capital Journal

Southeastern Ohio has a serious problem underground with fracking waste injection. Now that problem is reaching the surface and threatening our drinking water, writes Marietta College petroleum…

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US Senate panel advances bill to reject Education Department transfers • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has cleared its first major legislative hurdle in a bipartisan U.S. Senate…

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Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON —The U.S. Senate voted Monday to advance a bipartisan measure to keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new…

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Key legal resource for immigrant kids to expire with federal contract, advocates say • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — Bryan Chavez knows that having access to legal representation as an unaccompanied minor can be a lifeline. In 2017, immigration officials separated him from his mother and brother at the…

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Legal services contract expires, and unaccompanied immigrant children face deportation • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children Monday lost their legal representation because the Trump administration has not entered into a new agreement to take over their legal…

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Blaming the victim: Trump faults Minnesota for cyber attacks experts say came from Iran • Ohio Capital Journal

American intelligence agencies believe Iran is behind a cyber attack on more than 30 Minnesota water systems — plus an unknown number in other states — which came five months into the U.S.-Iran War,…

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Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’ • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro moved Friday to dismiss charges against a former Olympian canoeist alleged to have damaged part of the Lincoln Memorial…

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Blanche asserts 'anti-weaponization' fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general appeared on track Monday after he submitted a written assurance to Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the…

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Many states expanded care for children, older adults and workers • Ohio Capital Journal

Many states have made marked progress over the past two years in extending crucial care and benefits to children, workers and aging adults. But they will be hard-pressed to fill the void left by…

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Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen…

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Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers • Ohio Capital Journal

Today's children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make…

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Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended his highly criticized, nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund on social media and in a Cabinet meeting Friday, as two key Republican…

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Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules • Ohio Capital Journal

States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule.

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