Keith Faber and John Kulewicz want to be Ohio’s next attorney general. Here’s what’s at stake
Voters will choose between Republican Keith Faber and Democrat John Kulewicz, who will have the power to shape how Ohio fights big corporations, sues the federal government and watches over constitutional amendments.
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Election 2026
Where Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy are campaigning at Ohio colleges
Both gubernatorial candidates are visiting areas on or near the state’s colleges, despite younger voters typically voting at lower rates.
‘Just not a good idea,’ Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says about Ramaswamy’s plan for 90-day gas tax pause
The two-term governor cast doubt on the viability of gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan, backed by Statehouse Republican leaders, to suspend the gas tax for 90 days as election nears.
‘Big Crypto’ behind critical ads of Sherrod Brown again — without talking crypto
Ohio politics news and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, local Democrats rebuke Marcy Kaptur over her transgender campaign ad.
GOVERNMENT
Ohio’s minimum wage will bump up to $11.40 in 2027
Ohio will raise the minimum wage by 3.5% but many of the lowest-paid workers with families will still be below the federal poverty level.
EDUCATION
Where Ohio residents can go for free FAFSA help
Several organizations across the state offer assistance in completing the federal form that can help students get money to pay for college.
HEALTH
Thousands of refugees in Ohio lose Medicaid Oct. 1. The state can’t say how many
As new GOP-backed Medicaid cuts kick in, the state said only 3,500 Ohioans are confirmed as losing coverage. But five counties contacted by Signal collectively estimated as many as 18,500.
STATE SIGNALS NEWSLETTER
Ohio’s new political battleground is attracting millions in ad spending
Ohio politics news and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, campaign ads become more provocative and profane.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Ohio dispensary closes after reports of ‘serious adverse health effects’ from vape
Neither the state nor the dispensary offered details about the health events, but regulators say an investigation is ongoing. Vapen brand products are on what their manufacturer calls a “precautionary hold.”
NEWS FROM NOTUS
DOGE Cut Off Small Town America’s 250th Birthday Money
Ohio Humanities was planning history projects for the 250th when DOGE axed its funding last year. Then Trump redirected federal money for his own beautification projects.
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