Anti-vax advocate, economic developer face off for competitive Ohio House seat in Akron suburbs
Stephanie Stock, president of the Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, is running against a young opponent with a background in economic development. The winner will run in a statehouse district where Democrats hold an edge.
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Election 2026
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.
One Ohio governor candidate made more than $1.1 million last year. The other made 62 cents.
Financial disclosure reports, filed on Monday, reveal a stark divide between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton, the two leading candidates for Ohio governor.
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
What Ohio college students’ own words reveal about life on campus in 2025
The 40 reports, which included anti-LGBTQ+ comments and racial slurs, show a slice of campus life at Bowling Green State University during 2025 – but the themes and patterns they reveal aren’t necessarily unique to the rural institution.
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
Ohio’s governor candidates talk policy — not red meat — a month before the primary
Ohio politics news and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, Christian conservatives are targeting mobile sports betting.
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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