Explainers Archives - Signal Ohio

An exam room in a Cleveland doctor's office.

Ohio will soon get new Medicaid work requirements. Here’s what we know and don’t know

by Celia Hack July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Many Ohio residents with Medicaid will soon have to prove that they work or volunteer, under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.

Energy and Environment

How data centers could affect Northeast Ohio’s power grid, water use and air quality

by Devin Nunnari July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

What Ohio’s new traffic stop law means for drivers and passengers

by Signal Cleveland Staff July 14, 2026July 10, 2026

How to research a nursing home in Ohio

by Jake Zuckerman June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

A voter stands in a voting booth looking at papers in their hands. Two dividers sit at the front of the booth and partially block sight of the voter. The signs show an American flag and the word "vote" in large block letters.

Thinking about voting early for the May primary election? Here’s what you need to know

by Andrew Tobias April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

The voter registration deadline for Ohio’s May primary is approaching. Here’s what to know

by Andrew Tobias March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Explainers, News, Public Safety

Up in smoke: Ohio rolls back some weed and hemp laws and adds new restrictions

by Frank W. Lewis March 25, 2026March 29, 2026

How much are Ohio’s public universities spending on campus speakers?

by Amy Morona March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

News

What Ohioans can do if they face a medical debt lawsuit

by Andrew Tobias September 29, 2025May 27, 2026

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam sits at a conference room table

Explainers, News

How to collect your unclaimed funds before Ohio gives them away

by Signal Cleveland July 9, 2025July 9, 2025