Ohio GOP candidate for governor has put $500,000 on the campaign credit card • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for governor has racked up more than half a million dollars in credit card bills without disclosing what it’s purchasing. And the campaign’s credit card…

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The First Stop of the 2028 U.S. Presidential Primary Is Budapest?

The vice president accused the European Union of meddling—as he stumped for Viktor Orbán.

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JobsOhio oversight proposed by bipartisan Ohio lawmakers following podcast scandal • Ohio Capital Journal

A bipartisan pair of Ohio lawmakers have announced legislation establishing new oversight for JobsOhio. The proposal comes in the wake of a podcast scandal that prompted Ted Carter to step down as pre...

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Ohio lawmakers queue up data center study commission

Ohio lawmakers appear ready to set up a new commission studying data centers. Business groups believe it can vindicate the industry, while ordinary Ohioans worry time is short to rein in the already o...

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Ohio cryptocurrency reserve fund measure opens the door to more traditional investments

Instead of just investing in Bitcoin, the Ohio Treasurer could put funds in other exchange traded products.

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Ohio property tax working group zeroes in on draft proposals

Later this week, Ohio’s Property Tax Reform Working Group will go over its draft report ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline set by Gov. Mike DeWine.Last Thursday, the members went through the list of propo...

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Ohio senators lead bipartisan effort to provide help with mortgage, utility or property tax payments

The pair of senators hope to provide a safety net for low income seniors and disabled Ohioans.

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Ohio Dems propose ban on lawmakers accepting free or reduced-price pro sports tickets

Two Democrats want to prohibit Ohio lawmakers from accepting free or reduced-price tickets for professional sporting events. The proposal comes on the heels of state lawmakers committing $600 million ...

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As new Medicaid requirements loom, one Ohio recipient warns the complicated system will get worse • Ohio Capital Journal

Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and…

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HB 6 regulatory cases weigh what FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities should pay • Ohio Capital Journal

The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Energy Group and the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel filed briefs recently calling for FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities to pay more than half a billion dollars…

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Ramaswamy holds massive cash advantage in Ohio’s 2026 race for governor

Ohio’s candidates for governor have filed their first campaign finance reports, offering a glimpse of two starkly different campaigns.Democratic candidate Amy Acton raised $1.35 million — a record, he...

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Ohio Republicans eye U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes’ seat as congressional redistricting begins • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Republicans are targeting US Rep. Emilia Sykes' seat as the process begins to redraw Ohio's US House districts before the 2026 election. Republicans currently hold 10 of the 15 districts, but…

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Bove confirmed by US Senate as federal appeals judge, despite misconduct complaints • Ohio Capital Journal

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to a lifetime position on the federal appeals bench, in the face of whistleblower…

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After firing chaplains for speaking out, Ohio hospital CEO warns others to keep quiet • Ohio Capital Journal

The top executive of a venerable Ohio hospital last week warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide any facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke…

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VP Vance visits Ohio to tout the Trump/Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act • Ohio Capital Journal

Vice President JD Vance touted the One Big Beautiful Act at the Metallus steel mill near Canton, Ohio on Monday. He praised tax deductions for tips and overtime that are set to expire after 2028, and…

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After firing chaplains for speaking out, Ohio hospital CEO warns others to keep quiet • Ohio Capital Journal

The top executive of a venerable Ohio hospital last week warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide any facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke…

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Former EPA officials say Trump proposal will gut agency’s power to curb emissions • Ohio Capital Journal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a proposal to scrap a years-old finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten the environment and public health, a move that former agency…

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Ohio electric bills likely to keep going up after latest PJM auction • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most…

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Ohio House votes to override one, not three, of Gov. DeWine's property tax vetoes • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio House Republicans voted Monday to override a Gov. Mike DeWine veto of a provision in the state budget restricting the kinds of local levies that can be put to voters.

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Gov. DeWine signs off on using unclaimed funds for Browns stadium, future Ohio projects • Ohio Capital Journal

With his signature late Monday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has allowed a controversial funding plan for a new Cleveland Browns stadium to go forward. The state will tap its multi-billion-dollar pool of unc...

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North Carolina US Sen. Thom Tillis announces retirement after drawing Trump wrath • Ohio Capital Journal

North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday he won’t seek reelection when his term ends next year, opening up a seat that will become central to control of Congress during next year’s…

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Former FirstEnergy lobbyist takes stand in utility commission’s Ohio bribery scandal hearings

FirstEnergy’s former in-house lobbyist Justin Biltz took the stand Tuesday in a utility commission hearing about House Bill 6 — the bill at the heart of Ohio’s utility political bribery and corruption...

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Former FirstEnergy executive sheds light on Ohio HB 6 machinations, denies culpability

Testimony is underway in PUCO's hearing of HB6.

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Ohio House, Senate budgets eliminate agency tasked with campaign finance oversight • Ohio Capital Journal

The Ohio Senate has approved a state budget eliminating the Ohio Elections Commission. Negotiators from the House and Senate still have differences to hammer out, but both chambers advanced proposals…

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Senate passes Browns funding plan but some still question the idea

Ohio Republicans largely agree that shelling out $600 million to fund a new Cleveland Browns stadium is a good idea. They just disagree on how to pay for it. Gov. Mike DeWine proposed increasing the t...

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Cleveland Fed: Tariffs are raising some prices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky • Ohio Capital Journal

Tariffs are forcing up costs for businesses in Ohio and parts of three other states, according to market surveillance published last week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. At last some of…

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Can they do that? Ohio Senators propose novel, if questionable, Browns stadium funding plan • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Republicans largely agree that $600 million to fund a new Browns stadium is a good idea, but not on how to pay for it. Gov. DeWine proposed increasing the taxes, House lawmakers favored state…

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