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Commentary: Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are spending their time restricting drag performances
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Banning drag, ignoring bullets: Ohio's backwards approach to protecting children • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children,” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/banning-drag-ignoring-bullets-ohios-backwards-approach-to-protecting-children/
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Summit County jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether former FirstEnergy executives committed bribery in what’s been called the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history. Ohio Atty Gen Dave Yost said the state will retry the case
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Ohio's FirstEnergy corruption case ends with hung jury • Ohio Capital Journal
Summit County jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether former FirstEnergy executives committed bribery in what's been called the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/firstenergy-corruption-case-ends-with-hung-jury/
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A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in
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Backers urge Ohio lawmakers to require absentee voters mail in a copy of their ID • Ohio Capital Journal
A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/backers-urge-ohio-lawmakers-to-require-absentee-voters-mail-in-a-copy-of-their-id/
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Donald Trump took office at the start of 2025 vowing to expand ICE and ramp up mass deportations. Even as voters have soured on the effort, contracts between ICE and Ohio's local law enforcement agencies have exploded, the ACLU of Ohio reported Monday
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ACLU decries expanding ICE partnerships with Ohio law enforcement • Ohio Capital Journal
Over the past year the number of contracts between federal immigration enforcement and Ohio's local law enforcement has grown dramatically.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/aclu-decries-expanding-ice-partnerships-with-ohio-law-enforcement/
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The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday seemed poised to reject the Trump administration’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and instead uphold the country’s long understanding of citizenship by birth on American soil.
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US Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday seemed poised to reject the Trump administration’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and instead uphold the…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/us-supreme-court-justices-skeptical-of-trump-attempt-to-end-birthright-citizenship/
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The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on allegations of discrimination against white applicants
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Ohio State University College of Medicine is being investigated by the Justice Department • Ohio Capital Journal
The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-is-being-investigated-by-the-justice-department/
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Most Transportation Security Administration officers received a paycheck Monday covering four weeks of back wages that were held up by the funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security, a TSA spokesperson said
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TSA officers finally get paid amid ongoing Homeland Security shutdown • Ohio Capital Journal
Most Transportation Security Administration officers received a paycheck Monday covering four weeks of back wages that were held up by the funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security, a TSA…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/repub/tsa-officers-finally-get-paid-amid-ongoing-homeland-security-shutdown/
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a conservative Christian counselor who argued that Colorado’s 2019 law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors may violate her First Amendment right to free speech
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U.S. Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy • Ohio Capital Journal
The court's 8-1 opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, holds that the Colorado law seeks to “regulate speech based on viewpoint.”
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/repub/u-s-supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy/
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A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he signed an executive order last year that blocked funding from going to the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio.
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Trump order to block NPR, PBS funding was unlawful, judge rules • Ohio Capital Journal
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he signed an executive order last year that blocked funding from going to the Public Broadcasting Service and…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/trump-order-to-block-npr-pbs-funding-was-unlawful-judge-rules/
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Brian Lewis remembers the cold shock of learning his dad had died at age 47 in the Union County Jail in Arkansas. Rodricus Lewis lost more than 50 pounds during the 10 months he spent in jail awaiting trial. Brian Lewis discovered dozens of similar cases.
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Jailed in Crisis: Rodricus Lewis needed mental health care. He died in a solitary cell. • Ohio Capital Journal
Rodricus Lewis' death reveals gaps in Arkansas' overburdened jails and health care systems.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/jailed-in-crisis-rodricus-lewis-needed-mental-health-care-he-died-in-a-solitary-cell/
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Commentary: In a functioning democracy, government derives its legitimacy through the consent of the governed: "We the people." Under one-party rule in Ohio, entrenched, gerrymandered politicians reject that foundational premise and do whatever they want
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Ohio Republican lawmakers keep trying to override voters and go around abortion rights amendment • Ohio Capital Journal
In a functioning democracy, government derives its legitimacy only through the consent of the governed: "We the people." Under one-party rule in Ohio, entrenched, gerrymandered politicians reject…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/ohio-republican-lawmakers-keep-trying-to-override-voters-and-go-around-abortion-rights-amendment/
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a conservative Christian counselor who argued that Colorado’s 2019 law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors may violate her First Amendment right to free speech.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/r...
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U.S. Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy • Ohio Capital Journal
The court's 8-1 opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, holds that the Colorado law seeks to “regulate speech based on viewpoint.”
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/repub/u-s-supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy/
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Right now, child pornography created with AI falls outside the bounds of Ohio law, but two Republican lawmakers are trying to change that. No one opposes the idea, so why is it still sitting in committee nearly a year after it was introduced?
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The question of who has standing to sue is holding up Ohio AI child porn legislation • Ohio Capital Journal
Right now, child pornography created with artificial intelligence falls outside the bounds of Ohio law, but two Republican lawmakers are trying to change that. No one opposes the idea, so why is…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/the-question-of-who-has-standing-to-sue-is-holding-up-ohio-ai-child-porn-legislation/
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More than 8,000 acres at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and more than 500 acres at Salt Fork State Park were approved to be fracked during Friday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting
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More than 8,500 acres of Ohio's public land approved for fracking • Ohio Capital Journal
More than 8,000 acres at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and more than 500 acres at Salt Fork State Park were approved to be fracked during Friday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/more-than-8500-acres-of-ohios-public-land-approved-for-fracking/
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Medicaid work requirements from the Trump/Republican One Big Beautiful Bill could cause 356,000 people in Ohio to lose their health care coverage, a new report says, on top of 113,000 who've already lost coverage after tax credits were allowed to expire
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As many as 356,000 Ohioans will lose health coverage under Trump spending law, new reports says • Ohio Capital Journal
A Trump-backed law imposes Medicaid work requirements. A report says 356,000 Ohioans will lose coverage. Almost all have jobs or can't work.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/as-many-as-356000-ohioans-will-lose-health-coverage-under-trump-spending-law-new-reports-says/
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At the Ohio Capital Journal, we deliver fair, fearless, and free news and commentary: No pop-ups, no paywalls, no ads: reporting for the people. We are funded through the generosity of donors like you. Please consider a tax-deductible donation today.
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Summit County jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether former FirstEnergy executives committed bribery in what’s been called the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history. Ohio Atty Gen Dave Yost said the state will retry the case.
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Ohio's FirstEnergy corruption case ends with hung jury • Ohio Capital Journal
Summit County jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether former FirstEnergy executives committed bribery in what's been called the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/firstenergy-corruption-case-ends-with-hung-jury/
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A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in.
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Backers urge Ohio lawmakers to require absentee voters mail in a copy of their ID • Ohio Capital Journal
A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/backers-urge-ohio-lawmakers-to-require-absentee-voters-mail-in-a-copy-of-their-id/
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about 18 hours ago
Donald Trump took office at the start of 2025 vowing to expand ICE and ramp up mass deportations. Even as voters have soured on the effort, contracts between ICE and Ohio's local law enforcement agencies have exploded, the ACLU of Ohio reported Monday.
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ACLU decries expanding ICE partnerships with Ohio law enforcement • Ohio Capital Journal
Over the past year the number of contracts between federal immigration enforcement and Ohio's local law enforcement has grown dramatically.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/aclu-decries-expanding-ice-partnerships-with-ohio-law-enforcement/
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The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on allegations of discrimination against white applicants.
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Ohio State University College of Medicine is being investigated by the Justice Department • Ohio Capital Journal
The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-is-being-investigated-by-the-justice-department/
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Commentary: Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are spending their time restricting drag performances.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/b...
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Banning drag, ignoring bullets: Ohio's backwards approach to protecting children • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children,” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/banning-drag-ignoring-bullets-ohios-backwards-approach-to-protecting-children/
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about 15 hours ago
In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions for soccer’s World Cup. This year, the war in Iran and the Middle East, the impasse over ICE and Homeland Security funding, and the hesitance of foreigners to visit the U.S. are all creating problems.
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The World Cup is around the corner. Are cities and states prepared? • Ohio Capital Journal
In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions for soccer’s World Cup. This year, the war in Iran and the Middle East, the impasse over ICE and Homeland Security funding, and the hesitance of…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/the-world-cup-is-around-the-corner-are-cities-and-states-prepared/
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The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday by claiming they're a “short-term disruption” during the war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said they will not “foreclose any option," including boots on the ground.
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As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option • Ohio Capital Journal
The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday by claiming they're a “short-term disruption” during the war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said they will not “foreclose any…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/as-gas-spikes-to-an-average-4-a-gallon-hegseth-says-iran-ground-war-still-an-option/
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about 14 hours ago
States with and without abortion bans are advancing bills that would shield anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers from certain government mandates and attempts at regulation, allowing them to sue for damages if any part of the law is violated.
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States pass laws allowing pregnancy centers to evade regulation and countersue for damages • Ohio Capital Journal
States with and without abortion bans are advancing bills that would shield anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers from certain government mandates and attempts at regulation, allowing them to sue…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/states-pass-laws-allowing-pregnancy-centers-to-evade-regulation-and-countersue-for-damages/
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Trump signed a sweeping executive order certain to face legal challenges attempting to restrict mail-in voting, a major escalation in his effort to assert presidential control over elections that under the U.S. Constitution are administered by the states.
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Trump signs order seeking to curb vote-by-mail in bid to control state election laws • Ohio Capital Journal
President Trump signed a sweeping executive order certain to face legal challenges that attempts to restrict mail-in voting, a major escalation in his effort to assert presidential control over…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/trump-signs-order-seeking-to-curb-vote-by-mail-in-bid-to-control-state-election-laws/
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a conservative Christian counselor who argued that Colorado’s 2019 law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors may violate her First Amendment right to free speech.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/r...
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U.S. Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy • Ohio Capital Journal
The court's 8-1 opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, holds that the Colorado law seeks to “regulate speech based on viewpoint.”
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/repub/u-s-supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy/
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Commentary: In a functioning democracy, government derives its legitimacy through the consent of the governed: "We the people." Under one-party rule in Ohio, entrenched, gerrymandered politicians reject that foundational premise and do whatever they want
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Ohio Republican lawmakers keep trying to override voters and go around abortion rights amendment • Ohio Capital Journal
In a functioning democracy, government derives its legitimacy only through the consent of the governed: "We the people." Under one-party rule in Ohio, entrenched, gerrymandered politicians reject…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/ohio-republican-lawmakers-keep-trying-to-override-voters-and-go-around-abortion-rights-amendment/
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Right now, child pornography created with AI falls outside the bounds of Ohio law, but two Republican lawmakers are trying to change that. No one opposes the idea, so why is it still sitting in committee nearly a year after it was introduced?
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/t...
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The question of who has standing to sue is holding up Ohio AI child porn legislation • Ohio Capital Journal
Right now, child pornography created with artificial intelligence falls outside the bounds of Ohio law, but two Republican lawmakers are trying to change that. No one opposes the idea, so why is…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/the-question-of-who-has-standing-to-sue-is-holding-up-ohio-ai-child-porn-legislation/
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More than 8,000 acres at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and more than 500 acres at Salt Fork State Park were approved to be fracked during Friday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting
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More than 8,500 acres of Ohio's public land approved for fracking • Ohio Capital Journal
More than 8,000 acres at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and more than 500 acres at Salt Fork State Park were approved to be fracked during Friday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/more-than-8500-acres-of-ohios-public-land-approved-for-fracking/
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Medicaid work requirements from the Trump/Republican One Big Beautiful Bill could cause 356,000 people in Ohio to lose their health care coverage, a new report says, on top of 113,000 who've already lost coverage after tax credits were allowed to expire
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/a...
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As many as 356,000 Ohioans will lose health coverage under Trump spending law, new reports says • Ohio Capital Journal
A Trump-backed law imposes Medicaid work requirements. A report says 356,000 Ohioans will lose coverage. Almost all have jobs or can't work.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/as-many-as-356000-ohioans-will-lose-health-coverage-under-trump-spending-law-new-reports-says/
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No pop-ups, no paywalls, no ads. Our articles are free to read and free to republish: Subscribe to the Ohio Capital Journal newsletter today.
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At the Ohio Capital Journal, we deliver fair, fearless, and free news and commentary: No pop-ups, no paywalls, no ads: reporting for the people. We are funded through the generosity of donors like you. Please consider a tax-deductible donation today.
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about 22 hours ago
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Summit County jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether former FirstEnergy executives committed bribery in what’s been called the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history. Ohio Atty Gen Dave Yost said the state will retry the case.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/f...
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Ohio's FirstEnergy corruption case ends with hung jury • Ohio Capital Journal
Summit County jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether former FirstEnergy executives committed bribery in what's been called the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/31/firstenergy-corruption-case-ends-with-hung-jury/
about 21 hours ago
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A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in.
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Backers urge Ohio lawmakers to require absentee voters mail in a copy of their ID • Ohio Capital Journal
A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/backers-urge-ohio-lawmakers-to-require-absentee-voters-mail-in-a-copy-of-their-id/
about 19 hours ago
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"With gas prices on the rise, Trump officials discuss feared $150 oil: The White House braces for a potential oil spike to $150 or higher as the Iran war chokes supply."
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With gas prices on the rise, Trump officials discuss feared $150 oil
The White House braces for a potential oil spike to $150 or higher as the Iran war chokes supply.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/31/white-house-discuss-150-oil-00853465
about 19 hours ago
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Donald Trump took office at the start of 2025 vowing to expand ICE and ramp up mass deportations. Even as voters have soured on the effort, contracts between ICE and Ohio's local law enforcement agencies have exploded, the ACLU of Ohio reported Monday.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/a...
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ACLU decries expanding ICE partnerships with Ohio law enforcement • Ohio Capital Journal
Over the past year the number of contracts between federal immigration enforcement and Ohio's local law enforcement has grown dramatically.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/aclu-decries-expanding-ice-partnerships-with-ohio-law-enforcement/
about 18 hours ago
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The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on allegations of discrimination against white applicants.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
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Ohio State University College of Medicine is being investigated by the Justice Department • Ohio Capital Journal
The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-is-being-investigated-by-the-justice-department/
about 17 hours ago
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Commentary: Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children,” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are spending their time restricting drag performances.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/b...
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Banning drag, ignoring bullets: Ohio's backwards approach to protecting children • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children,” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/banning-drag-ignoring-bullets-ohios-backwards-approach-to-protecting-children/
about 16 hours ago
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In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions for soccer’s World Cup. This year, the war in Iran and the Middle East, the impasse over ICE and Homeland Security funding, and the hesitance of foreigners to visit the U.S. are all creating problems.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/r...
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The World Cup is around the corner. Are cities and states prepared? • Ohio Capital Journal
In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions for soccer’s World Cup. This year, the war in Iran and the Middle East, the impasse over ICE and Homeland Security funding, and the hesitance of…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/the-world-cup-is-around-the-corner-are-cities-and-states-prepared/
about 15 hours ago
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The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday by claiming they're a “short-term disruption” during the war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said they will not “foreclose any option," including boots on the ground.
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As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option • Ohio Capital Journal
The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday by claiming they're a “short-term disruption” during the war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said they will not “foreclose any…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/as-gas-spikes-to-an-average-4-a-gallon-hegseth-says-iran-ground-war-still-an-option/
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States with and without abortion bans are advancing bills that would shield anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers from certain government mandates and attempts at regulation, allowing them to sue for damages if any part of the law is violated.
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States pass laws allowing pregnancy centers to evade regulation and countersue for damages • Ohio Capital Journal
States with and without abortion bans are advancing bills that would shield anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers from certain government mandates and attempts at regulation, allowing them to sue…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/states-pass-laws-allowing-pregnancy-centers-to-evade-regulation-and-countersue-for-damages/
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Trump signed a sweeping executive order certain to face legal challenges attempting to restrict mail-in voting, a major escalation in his effort to assert presidential control over elections that under the U.S. Constitution are administered by the states.
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Trump signs order seeking to curb vote-by-mail in bid to control state election laws • Ohio Capital Journal
President Trump signed a sweeping executive order certain to face legal challenges that attempts to restrict mail-in voting, a major escalation in his effort to assert presidential control over…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/trump-signs-order-seeking-to-curb-vote-by-mail-in-bid-to-control-state-election-laws/
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Trump signed a sweeping executive order certain to face legal challenges attempting to restrict mail-in voting, a major escalation in his effort to assert presidential control over elections that under the U.S. Constitution are administered by the states.
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Trump signs order seeking to curb vote-by-mail in bid to control state election laws • Ohio Capital Journal
President Trump signed a sweeping executive order certain to face legal challenges that attempts to restrict mail-in voting, a major escalation in his effort to assert presidential control over…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/trump-signs-order-seeking-to-curb-vote-by-mail-in-bid-to-control-state-election-laws/
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States with and without abortion bans are advancing bills that would shield anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers from certain government mandates and attempts at regulation, allowing them to sue for damages if any part of the law is violated.
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States pass laws allowing pregnancy centers to evade regulation and countersue for damages • Ohio Capital Journal
States with and without abortion bans are advancing bills that would shield anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers from certain government mandates and attempts at regulation, allowing them to sue…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/states-pass-laws-allowing-pregnancy-centers-to-evade-regulation-and-countersue-for-damages/
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The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday by claiming they're a “short-term disruption” during the war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said they will not “foreclose any option," including boots on the ground.
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As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option • Ohio Capital Journal
The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday by claiming they're a “short-term disruption” during the war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said they will not “foreclose any…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/as-gas-spikes-to-an-average-4-a-gallon-hegseth-says-iran-ground-war-still-an-option/
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In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions for soccer’s World Cup. This year, the war in Iran and the Middle East, the impasse over ICE and Homeland Security funding, and the hesitance of foreigners to visit the U.S. are all creating problems.
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The World Cup is around the corner. Are cities and states prepared? • Ohio Capital Journal
In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions for soccer’s World Cup. This year, the war in Iran and the Middle East, the impasse over ICE and Homeland Security funding, and the hesitance of…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/repub/the-world-cup-is-around-the-corner-are-cities-and-states-prepared/
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Commentary: Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children,” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are spending their time restricting drag performances.
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Banning drag, ignoring bullets: Ohio's backwards approach to protecting children • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers continue to insist they are acting “to protect children,” but instead of addressing the actual, documented leading cause of death for children in our state, gun violence, they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/01/banning-drag-ignoring-bullets-ohios-backwards-approach-to-protecting-children/
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The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on allegations of discrimination against white applicants.
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Ohio State University College of Medicine is being investigated by the Justice Department • Ohio Capital Journal
The Trump Justice Department is investigating The Ohio State University College of Medicine over potential race discrimination. Since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the department has focused on…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-is-being-investigated-by-the-justice-department/
about 17 hours ago
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