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Sen. Husted returns more than $31 million for Ohio projects in FY26 funding package
12+ hour, 46+ min ago (310+ words) WASHINGTON " Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) this week voted to pass a funding package, which secured critical investments for Ohio. "Funding the government is Congress" core responsibility, and I"m proud we made tremendous progress through regular order and bipartisan cooperation....
Supreme Court of Ohio to host 2026 Black History Month event
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (254+ words) Every February, the Supreme Court of Ohio hosts a special event for Black History Month. This year's program, titled "A Century of Black History Commemorations," will examine how Black history has been celebrated and studied over the past 100 years." The…...
Ohio school district accused of violating civil rights laws
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) By Esther Wickham The Center Square The Protect the Public's Trust group filed a federal complaint against the Dayton Public School District, alleging it violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls" sports and concealing their biological…...
DeWine announces formation of safety group in Ohio State Parks
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (193+ words) COLUMBUS " Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the members of a new working group that will examine how state and local governments provide emergency services at Ohio's 76 state parks." The Public Safety in Ohio State Parks Working Group will be…...
Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider immigration status in setting bail, parole, sentences
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (694+ words) By Nick Evans Ohio Capital Journal An Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider a defendant's immigration status when they set conditions for bail or hand down criminal sentences. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, characterized the changes as…...
Ohio receives $2.1 million to support recovery-to-work initiatives in Appalachia
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (269+ words) Governor Mike DeWine and Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik this week announced that six Ohio projects have been awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission's Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. "Ohio is stronger when its residents are…...
Scioto County woman arrested in connection with Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force investigation
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (534+ words) On Sept. 18, the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, in coordination with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Scioto County Sheriff's Office, Pike County Prosecutor's Office, Pike County Sheriff's Office, Waverly Police Department and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation…...
Ohio redistricting committee running out of time
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (359+ words) By J.D. Davidson The Center Square Republicans who control the Ohio General Assembly admit there is little chance new congressional districts will be passed by the Sept. 30 deadline. Republicans failed to pass maps presented by Democrats in the first hearing of…...
Former Eastern Ohio Housing Development executive director sentenced to prison in theft of more than $2.3 million
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) The former executive director of the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. in Bridgeport was sentenced to 4 years and 11 months in prison this week in the theft of more than $2.3 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. Kaycie Antonik also was…...
Ohio Democrats introduce congressional redistricting proposal
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (896+ words) By Susan Tebben Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Democratic lawmakers have introduced their preferred congressional redistricting plan, which they say creates more competitive districts across the state. In a press conference on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio and House Minority…...