Democrats promised to reverse SNAP and Medicaid cuts. They won. Now what, Ohio?
A new wave of Democratic lawmakers want to reverse Medicaid and SNAP cuts. They could still still face obstacles.
LATEST NEWS FROM SIGNAL STATEWIDE
Election 2026
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown wins U.S. Senate seat in comeback election
The populist Democrat, who lost a Senate seat in 2024, knocked off Trump-backed Republican Jon Husted in a campaign where affordability issues and data center expansion played heavily. The seat is up for re-election in 2028.
Issue 3 win adds Ohio voter ID laws to state constitution
Ohioans backed a proposal to add to the Ohio Constitution the current rules that require voters to show government-issued photo ID. The amendment changes little today but makes it harder to alter ID requirements in the future.
Ohio election live updates: Brown, Acton win. Here’s what you need to know about results
See what times polls are open, how to find your polling location and more.
GOVERNMENT
Gas drillers ask Ohio to open public-owned Monroe Lake Wildlife Area for fracking
The request comes as the industry-receptive Oil and Gas Land Management Commission has opened 22,000 acres of state parks and wildlife reserves to oil and gas exploration since 2021. The next governor could shape future deals.
EDUCATION
Kent State president makes the case for Ohio’s investment in public colleges
As the future of higher education gets debated in Ohio and across the country, Todd Diacon is defending the track record of the state’s public universities.
HEALTH
Ohioans receive Obamacare ‘rebate’ checks from Trump
Nearly 1 million ACA enrollees are getting $500 checks weeks before the November election, including in Ohio and other U.S. Senate battlegrounds.
STATE SIGNALS NEWSLETTER
Amy Acton wins Ohio governor’s race, setting up a new era of divided government
The Democratic physician breaks a 16-year Republican hold on the office. Delivering on her promises will require negotiating with a GOP-controlled legislature.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Christian conservative podcaster detained by ICE at Columbus airport
A Department of Homeland Security official said Samuel Sey, 39, is set for removal from the country. He has publicly praised Trump’s mass deportation agenda as just and compatible with Christian beliefs.
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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