Ohio property tax abolition campaign hits 305,000 signatures. Here’s what that means for its chances.
Abolishing Ohio’s property taxes would cut $20 billion in annual funding for schools, libraries and emergency services. The anti-property tax campaign faces a July 1 deadline to gather the remaining signatures.
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Election 2026
In Democratic primary for Ohio secretary of state, a first-time candidate gains traction in race against party veteran
Strong fundraising and early organizing has helped Cincinnati physician Bryan Hambley gain a foothold in the race. State Rep. Allison Russo argues experience is critical in a Republican-dominated state.
Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio’s Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges
A political bribery scandal in Ohio is shadowing Sen. Jon Husted this election year.
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.
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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