National Democrats take aim at Trump territory in Ohio with new congressional ad blitz
House Majority PAC plans to spend millions defending Democratic incumbents and going on offense for Republican-held seats after years of retreat from the state.
LATEST NEWS FROM SIGNAL STATEWIDE
Election 2026
Crypto, sports betting and other interests target Ohio’s biggest political races with millions in spending
Planned outside spending echoes Ohio’s historically expensive 2024 Senate race, while new filings show sports betting and school choice money is flowing into the governor’s race.
Columbus restaurant cancels fundraiser for Republican Ohio governor candidate over ‘Nazi’ comments
The restaurant’s owners said on Facebook they didn’t adequately vet Casey Putsch, a long-shot GOP candidate who has courted followers of white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Ohio treasurer candidate showered with gifts from CEOs, fundraisers, lobbyist, disclosures show
Jay Edwards’ financial statement disclosed at least $3,100 in gifts from politically connected Ohioans. But he said in an interview that some of them probably never gave him anything.
GOVERNMENT
Ohio passed a law to protect speech on campus. Then came a podcaster and his Nazi salutes
A student organization invited a podcaster to speak at Ohio University, where he called students “f-gs” and “dreidel spinners” while calling to “bring back sl-t shaming.” A school spokesperson said officials can’t prohibit free speech.
EDUCATION
Ohio colleges’ newest pre-requisite: Giant signs on campus
Many colleges are trying new tactics, including installing big letter signs, as they rethink how people interact with institutions in the social media era.
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
‘This is not anything to do with me’ DeWine says as his administration pursues ‘Trump Wildlife Area’
News and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, a week of Nazi references in Ohio politics meets DeWine’s Holocaust remembrance speech.
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
Congress’ ultrarich think they can sell an affordability agenda
Rep. Darrell Issa, one of Congress’ wealthiest members, said he was “offended” by the suggestion that millionaires are overrepresented in Congress.
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