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Amid Heightened Concerns, Various Organizations Are Deploying Poll Monitors, Hotlines, and Legal Support to Ensure Fair Access for All Voters in the Upcoming Midterm Election.
A Diverse Coalition of Parents, Workers, Farmers, and Business Owners Is Uniting Across Traditional Political Lines to Demand Stronger Protections From Harmful Chemicals in Everyday Products and the Environment.
State Officials Are Addressing Collegiate Sports Eligibility and Campaign Finance, While Controversies Around Automated License Plate Readers Lead to Criminal Damage Across Ohio.
A Recent Survey Shows Most Ohio Residents Generally Consider Artificial Intelligence Safe but Strongly Support Government Oversight to Prevent Harm, Even If It Slows Innovation.
A Longtime Local Journalist Expresses Deep Concern Over the Escalating Negativity and Financial Influence in Ohio's Political Landscape, Particularly Noting the 2026 Election Cycle.
External Groups Are Injecting Significant Funds Into Ohio's Gubernatorial and U.s. Senate Contests, Creating an Advertising Deluge Ahead of Election Day, Despite Close Polling Figures.
An Online Ad Featuring Dr. Amy Acton's Estranged Mother, Circulated by Supporters of Opponent Vivek Ramaswamy, Drew Sharp Criticism Tuesday, Referencing Long-Standing Family Allegations of Abuse.
The No Kings Coalition Plans Multiple Events Across Central Ohio on Saturday, Culminating in a Statehouse Gathering to Encourage Participation in the Nov. 3 Midterm Election.
The Tech Billionaire's Contributions to Independent Groups Supporting Husted Are Part of Broader Spending on Republican Candidates and Efforts to Influence AI Regulation, According to an Analysis by Guardrails Action.
An Ohio Man Has Waited 13 Months for a $6,000 Check, as State Officials Work to Reduce a Surge in Claims Following a Public Awareness Campaign.
A Recent Poll Shows Widespread Worry About Corruption Across the State, with Voters Expressing Suspicion Toward Both Major Political Parties When It Comes to Addressing the Issue.
New Polling Indicates a Majority of Ohioans Disapprove of President Donald Trump's Performance as Early Voting Continues for Closely Contested State Races.
As 2026 Midterms Approach, an Election Advocacy Group Highlights Legislative Changes and Voter Challenges in the State.
President Trump Has Issued Limited Health Care Relief Payments to Some Ohio Residents and Seniors, While His Administration's Policies Have Led to Significant Increases in Premiums and Reductions in Coverage.
Republican Candidate for Governor Vivek Ramaswamy Detailed Proposals for Property Tax Reform, Resuming Capital Punishment, and Expanding Individual Liberties During a Recent Appearance.
A Contested Seat on Ohio’s Highest Court in the November 2026 Election Could Determine How Voter-Approved Reproductive Rights Are Enforced and Impact Future Rulings on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors.
New Data From the U.s. Bureau of Labor Statistics Shows Gasoline, Electricity, and Housing Costs Are Driving Regional Price Increases, Impacting Household Budgets.
Drivers Across the State Are Questioning Whether Stations Passed on Full Savings After the Temporary Gas Tax Break Took Effect, Prompting a Review by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Statewide Candidates Detail Their Positions, Election Officials Assure Fair Processes, and Ohio Leads a Bipartisan Push to the Supreme Court on Sports Gambling Regulation.
Democratic Candidate Amy Acton Consistently Out-Raised Republican Opponent Vivek Ramaswamy in Donor Contributions Over Recent Months, but Ramaswamy's Personal Loans Have Provided His Campaign with a Significantly Larger Overall Sum.
A Canadian Rock Icon and a NASCAR Legend Pass, a Helicopter Crash Claims Lives in Montreal, and a Powerball Jackpot Grows.
Activate Allen County Recently Celebrated Years of Investment and Growth at the South Jackson Community Garden, Now a Park-Like Atmosphere for Year-Round Resident Enjoyment.
Vice President JD Vance Emphasized the Need for Republican Victories During a Campaign Stop at the Allen County Regional Airport, Highlighting Key Ohio Races.
The Head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clashed with a Reporter Regarding Alleged Cuts to Rural Health Care Funding Tied to the “one Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
