DeWine scrambles on Medicaid fraud as Ohio lawmakers return to Columbus
Ohio politics news and insights from the Signal Statewide newsletter. Plus, what happened when a prediction market tried to call Ohio’s primary races.
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Election 2026
Swatting, suspicious powder, an assassination threat: The security reality at Vivek Ramaswamy’s home
Police records document a heightened police presence, two incidents in which the FBI got involved and some false alarms at Vivek Ramaswamy’s home. Records for both major Ohio governor candidates show the security toll of modern political life.
Ohio voters reject school levies, tax hikes around the state
On Election Night, Ohio voters rejected dozens of property and income tax-based funding requests from their local school districts.
MAGA-friendly Richland county voters preserve ban on wind and solar
In a Republican-dominated district, voters narrowly upheld a ban on utility scale renewables in most of the county in a 53% to 47% vote. A referendum backer called the result disappointing, yet ‘telling.’
GOVERNMENT
Truck companies owe Ohio $5.2 million in unpaid tolls, officials say
Some 315 truck companies, mostly from out-of-state, owe $5.2 million in unpaid tolls on the turnpike, state officials say.
EDUCATION
Ohio State investigated itself over Ted Carter. Here’s why experts say that’s a big deal
Roughly six weeks after the former president resigned after disclosing an ‘inappropriate relationship,’ the university released an extraordinary amount of information amid calls for more transparency.
HEALTH
Ohio’s nursing homes are dumping patients at homeless shelters
Long-term care facilities in Ohio are increasingly discharging their residents to homeless shelters, according to federal inspection reports, resident advocates, and the industry itself.
STATE SIGNALS NEWSLETTER
Republicans weaponize the Browns stadium deal; what to watch in Ohio’s primary election
News and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, Amy Acton speaks out on 2019 police incident — and early vote returns show a party enthusiasm shift.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Up in smoke: Ohio rolls back some weed and hemp laws and adds new restrictions
There are new rules for transporting marijuana and edibles and restrictions on what can be sold and how potent it can be.
NEWS FROM NOTUS
Senate Unanimously Votes to Bar Members From Prediction Market Betting
The resolution, which was introduced by Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, will go into effect immediately.
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