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Editor Commentary: History will recognize this generation of America as the one that rolled back the Civil Rights era. Our time will be known to posterity as a generation that did not plant trees of liberty and justice for all, but struck them down.
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Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America • Ohio Capital Journal
History will recognize this generation of America as the one that rolled back the Civil Rights era. Our time will be known to posterity as a generation that did not plant trees of liberty and justice…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/ohio-gerrymandering-set-the-stage-for-this-shameful-spectacle-and-betrayal-across-america/
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In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late last month
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The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now. • Ohio Capital Journal
In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/the-redistricting-frenzy-is-scrambling-the-midterm-elections-heres-where-things-stand-now/
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An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud
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Ohio House bill removes funding set aside for state childcare accessibility program • Ohio Capital Journal
An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility, in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-house-bill-removes-funding-set-aside-for-state-childcare-program/
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Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren’t sure what they are able to enforce
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Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren't sure what they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/why-ohio-doesnt-have-any-artificial-intelligence-regulations/
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Thousands of people joined demonstrations in Selma and Montgomery on Saturday to protest redistricting by southern Republican state legislatures targeting Black Democratic members of Congress.
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Thousands attend protests in Selma and Montgomery for voting rights • Ohio Capital Journal
Speakers at the All Roads Lead to the South events urge people to mobilize to oppose redistricting efforts by Legislatures in the south.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/thousands-attend-protests-in-selma-and-montgomery-for-voting-rights/
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Ohio lawmakers are launching a joint data center committee where they will invite data center workers, citizens, and companies like Google and Meta to come in and testify
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Ohio lawmakers are creating bipartisan data center committee that will start meeting this month • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers are launching a joint data center joint committee where they will invite data center workers, citizens, and companies like Google and Meta to come in and testify.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-lawmakers-are-creating-bipartisan-data-center-committee-that-will-start-meeting-this-month/
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Commentary: Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn without fear of prosecution. The more difficult question is if Ohio is doing enough to reduce the likelihood that a parent would ever need to use it
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Are safe haven laws doing enough to protect infants in Ohio? • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn without fear of prosecution. The more difficult question is whether Ohio is doing enough to reduce the…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/are-safe-haven-laws-doing-enough-to-protect-infants-in-ohio/
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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took heat Thursday over forthcoming changes to the federal student loan system that will impose new borrowing limits for professional and graduate students
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US House members scrutinize ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took heat Thursday over forthcoming changes to the federal student loan system that will impose new borrowing limits for professional and graduate…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/repub/us-house-members-scrutinize-big-beautiful-laws-loan-limits-for-nursing-degrees/
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In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late last month.
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The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now. • Ohio Capital Journal
In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/the-redistricting-frenzy-is-scrambling-the-midterm-elections-heres-where-things-stand-now/
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Ohio lawmakers are launching a joint data center committee where they will invite data center workers, citizens, and companies like Google and Meta to come in and testify.
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Ohio lawmakers are creating bipartisan data center committee that will start meeting this month • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers are launching a joint data center joint committee where they will invite data center workers, citizens, and companies like Google and Meta to come in and testify.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-lawmakers-are-creating-bipartisan-data-center-committee-that-will-start-meeting-this-month/
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Commentary: Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn without fear of prosecution. The more difficult question is if Ohio is doing enough to reduce the likelihood that a parent would ever need to use it.
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Are safe haven laws doing enough to protect infants in Ohio? • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn without fear of prosecution. The more difficult question is whether Ohio is doing enough to reduce the…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/are-safe-haven-laws-doing-enough-to-protect-infants-in-ohio/
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Ohio Capital Journal
about 15 hours ago
In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late last month.
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The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now. • Ohio Capital Journal
In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/the-redistricting-frenzy-is-scrambling-the-midterm-elections-heres-where-things-stand-now/
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday to preserve telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone until after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on the merits of the high-stakes federal lawsuit Louisiana v. Food and Drug Administration.
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US Supreme Court rules telehealth abortion can resume while lawsuit continues • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday to preserve telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone until after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on the merits of the high-stakes…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/us-supreme-court-rules-telehealth-abortion-can-resume-while-lawsuit-continues/
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For decades, the Supreme Court advanced the idea that federal courts should not order major changes close to an election, to limit voter confusion. But election law experts say the court is disregarding the principle unevenly in ways that aid Republicans
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US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say • Ohio Capital Journal
When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map to take effect in December, its conservative majority wrote that a lower court had “improperly inserted itself into an…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/us-supreme-courts-uneven-rulings-in-election-lead-up-causing-chaos-experts-say/
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Democrats and advocacy groups urged a quick rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on compiling citizenship lists and creating traceable mail-in ballots in a federal court hearing Thursday
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Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Democrats and advocacy groups urged a quick rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on compiling citizenship lists and creating traceable mail-in ballots in a…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/repub/trump-elections-order-would-create-chaotic-nightmare-democrats-and-allies-tell-court/
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Democrats and advocacy groups urged a quick rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on compiling citizenship lists and creating traceable mail-in ballots in a federal court hearing Thursday
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Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Democrats and advocacy groups urged a quick rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on compiling citizenship lists and creating traceable mail-in ballots in a…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/repub/trump-elections-order-would-create-chaotic-nightmare-democrats-and-allies-tell-court/
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For decades, the Supreme Court advanced the idea that federal courts should not order major changes close to an election, to limit voter confusion. But election law experts say the court is disregarding the principle unevenly in ways that aid Republicans
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US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say • Ohio Capital Journal
When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map to take effect in December, its conservative majority wrote that a lower court had “improperly inserted itself into an…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/us-supreme-courts-uneven-rulings-in-election-lead-up-causing-chaos-experts-say/
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday to preserve telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone until after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on the merits of the high-stakes federal lawsuit Louisiana v. Food and Drug Administration.
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US Supreme Court rules telehealth abortion can resume while lawsuit continues • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday to preserve telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone until after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on the merits of the high-stakes…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/us-supreme-court-rules-telehealth-abortion-can-resume-while-lawsuit-continues/
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In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late last month.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/r...
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The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now. • Ohio Capital Journal
In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/repub/the-redistricting-frenzy-is-scrambling-the-midterm-elections-heres-where-things-stand-now/
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Commentary: Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn without fear of prosecution. The more difficult question is whether Ohio is doing enough to reduce the likelihood that a parent would ever need to use it.
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Are safe haven laws doing enough to protect infants in Ohio? • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn without fear of prosecution. The more difficult question is whether Ohio is doing enough to reduce the…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/are-safe-haven-laws-doing-enough-to-protect-infants-in-ohio/
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Ohio lawmakers are launching a joint data center committee where they will invite data center workers, citizens, and companies like Google and Meta to come in and testify.
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Ohio lawmakers are creating bipartisan data center committee that will start meeting this month • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers are launching a joint data center joint committee where they will invite data center workers, citizens, and companies like Google and Meta to come in and testify.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-lawmakers-are-creating-bipartisan-data-center-committee-that-will-start-meeting-this-month/
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about 19 hours ago
An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
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Ohio House bill removes funding set aside for state childcare accessibility program • Ohio Capital Journal
An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility, in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-house-bill-removes-funding-set-aside-for-state-childcare-program/
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Ohio Capital Journal
about 18 hours ago
Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren’t sure what they are able to enforce.
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Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren't sure what they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/why-ohio-doesnt-have-any-artificial-intelligence-regulations/
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An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
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Ohio House bill removes funding set aside for state childcare accessibility program • Ohio Capital Journal
An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility, in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-house-bill-removes-funding-set-aside-for-state-childcare-program/
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Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren’t sure what they are able to enforce.
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Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren't sure what they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/why-ohio-doesnt-have-any-artificial-intelligence-regulations/
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"Report: more than half a million Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage in next decade."
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Report: more than half a million Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage in next decade
A new report shows recent cuts in Ohio’s Medicaid budget will also threaten the closure of 31 hospitals and clinics in Ohio.
https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-05-15/report-more-than-half-a-million-ohioans-could-lose-medicaid-coverage-in-next-decade
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"Report: more than half a million Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage in next decade."
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Report: more than half a million Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage in next decade
A new report shows recent cuts in Ohio’s Medicaid budget will also threaten the closure of 31 hospitals and clinics in Ohio.
https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-05-15/report-more-than-half-a-million-ohioans-could-lose-medicaid-coverage-in-next-decade
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Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren’t sure what they are able to enforce.
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Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence should be regulated as both explicit and political content grows, but bills have remained stagnant. Now, they say they aren't sure what they are…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/why-ohio-doesnt-have-any-artificial-intelligence-regulations/
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An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
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Ohio House bill removes funding set aside for state childcare accessibility program • Ohio Capital Journal
An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility, in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/18/ohio-house-bill-removes-funding-set-aside-for-state-childcare-program/
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Ohio judges question why taxpayers fund private school tuition
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Ohio judges question why taxpayers fund private school tuition • Ohio Capital Journal
A panel of Ohio judges questioned the state's attorneys Tuesday about why taxpayers are footing the bill for private school tuition.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/14/ohio-judges-question-why-taxpayers-fund-private-school-tuition/
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Where the Ohio governor candidates stand on education
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Where the Ohio governor candidates stand on education • Ohio Capital Journal
The future of public education in Ohio looks different depending on who wins the governor's race this November.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/12/where-the-ohio-governor-candidates-stand-on-education/
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine selects public safety director as interim attorney general
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine selects public safety director as interim attorney general • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has chosen Public Safety Director Andy Wilson to replace Attorney General Dave Yost, who is stepping down from office in June.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/11/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-selects-public-safety-director-as-interim-attorney-general/
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Ohio judges question why taxpayers fund private school tuition
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Ohio judges question why taxpayers fund private school tuition • Ohio Capital Journal
A panel of Ohio judges questioned the state's attorneys Tuesday about why taxpayers are footing the bill for private school tuition.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/14/ohio-judges-question-why-taxpayers-fund-private-school-tuition/
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Ohio Attorney General, ACLU counter claims that reproductive rights amendment impacts judge’s job
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Ohio Attorney General, ACLU counter claims that reproductive rights amendment impacts judge's job • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Attorney General's Office and the ACLU of Ohio are countering the claims of a Trumbull County judge who says the Ohio Constitution’s amendment protecting abortion rights hinders his ability…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/ohio-attorney-general-aclu-counter-claims-that-reproductive-rights-amendment-impacts-judges-job/
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Ohio’s most populous county sees 43% increase in unsheltered homelessness, according to report
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Ohio's most populous county sees 43% increase in unsheltered homelessness, according to report • Ohio Capital Journal
Franklin County’s annual Point-in-Time Count identified 2,587 people experiencing homelessness — a 1.2% increase from 2025.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/11/ohios-most-populous-county-sees-43-increase-in-unsheltered-homelessness-according-to-report/
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Ohio lawmakers consider joining other states to test psychedelic-assisted treatments
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Ohio lawmakers consider joining other states to test psychedelic-assisted treatments • Ohio Capital Journal
In Ohio and several other states, lawmakers are weighing the potential benefits of a little-known psychedelic drug called ibogaine. Prompted by veterans, lawmakers are looking to research its…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/13/ohio-lawmakers-consider-joining-other-states-to-test-psychedelic-assisted-treatments/
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Ohio Democratic lawmaker wants gun owners to store firearms out of reach of children
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Ohio Democratic lawmaker wants gun owners to store firearms out of reach of children • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio state Rep. Darnell T. Brewer, D-Cleveland, is introducing Amya’s Law — a bill that would penalize adults who leave firearms accessible to minors.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/ohio-democratic-lawmaker-wants-gun-owners-to-store-firearms-out-of-reach-of-children/
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Property tax repeal campaign behind goal as deadline for 2026 ballot approaches
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Property tax repeal campaign behind goal as deadline for 2026 ballot approaches • Ohio Capital Journal
The organizers leading an effort to abolish Ohio property taxes are coming to a crossroads. By July 1, the campaign needs to decide if it wants to attempt to get on this year’s ballot or keep its…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/11/property-tax-repeal-campaign-behind-goal-as-deadline-for-2026-ballot-approaches/
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Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss
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Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently filed a motion on behalf of Ohio State University asking to drop 77 cases involving the late Dr. Richard Strauss sexually abusing Ohio State student-athletes.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/ohio-ag-dave-yost-is-trying-to-dismiss-77-cases-against-former-ohio-state-doctor-richard-strauss/
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Economists: Incentives for Ohio data centers are a loser. So is banning new construction
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Economists: Incentives for Ohio data centers are a loser. So is banning new construction • Ohio Capital Journal
Economists say Ohio's heavy data center subsidies are a bad idea. But they say banning construction of large new centers is also a bad idea.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/11/economists-incentives-for-ohio-data-centers-are-a-loser-so-is-banning-new-construction/
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13,000 more Ohioans to lose food stamps for not meeting requirements under Trump law
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13,000 more Ohioans to lose food stamps for not meeting requirements under Trump law • Ohio Capital Journal
Nearly 13,000 Ohioans are losing federal food benefits for not meeting requirements that are part of the Trump spending law passed last year.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/13/13000-ohioans-to-lose-food-stamps-for-not-meeting-requirements-under-trump-law/
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The deadline for Trump to get approval for his war has passed. Ohio’s US senators are mum
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The deadline for Trump to get approval for his war has passed. Ohio's US senators are mum • Ohio Capital Journal
A deadline for President Trump to get approval for his war from Congress has passed. Ohio's Republican U.S. senators blocked such votes but won't say why.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/14/the-deadline-for-trump-to-get-approval-for-his-war-has-passed-ohios-us-senators-are-mum/
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Editor Commentary: Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America
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Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America • Ohio Capital Journal
History will recognize this generation of America as the one that rolled back the Civil Rights era. Our time will be known to posterity as a generation that did not plant trees of liberty and justice…
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/15/ohio-gerrymandering-set-the-stage-for-this-shameful-spectacle-and-betrayal-across-america/
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Editor Commentary: Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America
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Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America • Ohio Capital Journal
History will recognize this generation of America as the one that rolled back the Civil Rights era. Our time will be known to posterity as a generation that did not plant trees of liberty and justice…
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Commentary: Selective Service: Ohio’s outdated barrier to student aid
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Selective Service: Ohio’s outdated barrier to student aid • Ohio Capital Journal
Despite bipartisan efforts to expand federal student aid eligibility, Ohio imposes further restrictions on state-based funds. Male students must register for Selective Service to be eligible.
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Commentary: Trump had historical markers ripped down in Ohio and across the country
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Trump had historical markers ripped down in Ohio and across the country • Ohio Capital Journal
Displaying the blind ignorance of fear, racism, and government censorship, Trump had historical markers in Ohio and across the country ripped down. But truth and freedom-loving Americans have fought…
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Commentary: The battle for democracy is the fight of a lifetime
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The battle for democracy is the fight of a lifetime • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Supreme Court has boiled everything down in politics to a single question: Who stands for democracy, and who stands against it?
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Editor Commentary: Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America
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History will recognize this generation of America as the one that rolled back the Civil Rights era. Our time will be known to posterity as a generation that did not plant trees of liberty and justice…
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Democrats and advocacy groups urged a quick rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on compiling citizenship lists and creating traceable mail-in ballots in a federal court hearing Thursday.
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Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Democrats and advocacy groups urged a quick rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on compiling citizenship lists and creating traceable mail-in ballots in a…
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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took heat Thursday over forthcoming changes to the federal student loan system that will impose new borrowing limits for professional and graduate students.
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US House members scrutinize ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took heat Thursday over forthcoming changes to the federal student loan system that will impose new borrowing limits for professional and graduate…
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