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Central Ohio farmer and business owner Joe Blystone is running for governor, joining the Republican primary challenge to Gov. Mike DeWine. -
Senate Republicans took out money that had been set aside for broadband programs and added a provision that would prohibit local communities from doing their own broadband programs.
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The bill's co-sponsor says time will tell how many sports franchises will apply for licenses and who will not get one. -
Four finalists are vying to take over as the city of Akron’s new police chief. All four are from outside Akron and have decades of experience in law enforcement. They responded to community questions during a Thursday town hall moderated by Mayor Dan Horrigan.
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The Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners has certified a system that allows voters to mark and mail in ballots using their own computers and printers.
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Updated: 11:31 a.m., Wedensday, June 16, 2021 The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is rolling out its much-anticipated system redesign this week, increasing the frequency of some bus lines, but limiting service in other areas.
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The state budget process began during the pandemic, when schools and businesses were closed, unemployment numbers were at double digits, and terrifying predictions of death tolls were circulating. A year later, the state and Ohioans are flush with federal COVID relief money, so the budget picture has changed a lot.
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In a historic vote, the Ohio House has removed a former Speaker who was re-elected to his seat last fall, after he was arrested in what's considered the largest bribery case ever in Ohio government.
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Updated: 9:50 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 Eight candidates filed petitions by Wednesday’s deadline to enter the race to succeed Frank Jackson as mayor of Cleveland. The list includes longtime elected officials and first-time hopefuls who have been preparing for months to give the city its first new mayor in 16 years.
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Republicans in the Senate have added to their budget a provision that could directly affect the upcoming process to draw new maps for a 15-member Congressional delegation – down from 16 – and the Ohio House and Senate.
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The Ohio Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill legalizing sports gambling, overseen by the Casino Control Commission. The House will now consider the bill, but has wanted the Ohio Lottery to control sports betting.
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The Ohio House has voted to expel former House Speaker Larry Householder for his role in an alleged federal bribery scheme.
