Amy Acton says she’ll push for new redistricting amendment as Ohio governor
The 2024 redistricting reform measure was defeated after Republicans wrote ballot language Democrats say was intentionally misleading.
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Election 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy’s provocative ideas give Democrats ammunition in Ohio’s governor race
Ramaswamy honed his habit of floating provocative, sweeping policy ideas while running for president in 2024. It might now be giving an opening for Democrats to argue he’s beatable.
The voter registration deadline for Ohio’s May primary is approaching. Here’s what to know
Ohio’s May 5 primary election is weeks away. Here’s what voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting and new mail ballot rules.
These educators were fed up. Democrats recruited them to run for the Statehouse
Democrats have recruited public school educators to run for key Ohio legislative seats. We talked with them — and a Republican teacher running, too.
GOVERNMENT
‘We should have sent these guys to jail:’ Jury forewoman speaks out after FirstEnergy bribery mistrial
The jury forewoman, from Cuyahoga Falls, said she believes the two executives paid a bribe. But persuading the two to three holdouts was going nowhere after days of effort.
EDUCATION
Getting adult students back to college is hard. Here’s what one Ohio program learned
The ‘Ohio College Comeback Compact’ helped adults who had completed some college courses but never earned a degree or credential get back into a classroom.
HEALTH
Recovery homes face tighter rules under bill advanced by Ohio House
If approved by the Senate, the bill would require state certification for recovery homes and strengthen local enforcement tools.
STATE SIGNALS NEWSLETTER
Ohio Republican legislators serve up red meat ahead of May primary election
Ohio politics news and insight from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, the FirstEnergy trial in Akron has stalled.
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
Notice Anything Different About Jim Jordan? That’s Because He’s Probably Angling for Leadership
Jordan, known for being a combative conservative, has shifted to the middle on several issues and fundraised for members across the ideological spectrum of the Republican conference.
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