Thousands of Ohio families rely on Head Start. Advocates warn proposed federal changes could mean larger classes and fewer protections for the children it serves.
Category: OHIO
Posted inCuyahoga County
State Finds Cuyahoga County Jail Staff Failed to Give Jennifer Wade CPR
A second state review found Cuyahoga County Jail staff failed to immediately perform CPR on Jennifer Wade, prompting new scrutiny of emergency response practices.
Posted inMONEY
Ohio Tax-Free Weekend 2026: What Cleveland Shoppers Can Buy Tax-Free This Weekend
Ohio’s tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9, 2026. Here’s what you can buy without paying sales tax, which items no longer qualify, and how much shoppers can save.
Posted inGOVERNMENT
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly called on Rep. Max Miller to leave Congress and seek professional help after Miller denied domestic abuse allegations during a livestream on X, escalating an already contentious custody dispute that has become a major issue in Ohio’s congressional race.
Posted inMental Health
Why Thousands of Ohio Children Can’t Access Mental Health Care Despite Having Insurance
Many Ohio families are struggling to find affordable mental health care for their children. A new study highlights how cost, insurance and provider shortages are leaving kids without the support they need.
Posted inEDUCATION AND CAREERS
Student loan changes are here; Ohio’s average student loan debt is about $35,000
Why it Matters-Black borrowers typically graduate with higher levels of student debt and often take longer to repay their loans due to longstanding wealth disparities. Changes to repayment plans, and loan could disproportionately affect Black families seeking higher education and economic mobility.
Posted inElections/voting
FBI Searches Ohio Organizing Collaborative Offices, Sparking Concerns About Voter Registration Efforts
The FBI searched offices connected to the Ohio Organizing Collaborative in June 2026 and reportedly seized electronic devices while questioning individuals associated with the organization. Federal officials have not publicly explained the reason for the searches, prompting criticism and concern from voting rights advocates.
Posted inCOMMENTARY & OPINION
Commentary: Why Educators Must Speak Up About Education Policy
In this commentary, a newly graduated Ohio educator argues that teachers can no longer afford to ignore education policy. From school funding and voucher programs to curriculum restrictions and DEI legislation, lawmakers increasingly influence what happens in America’s classrooms.
Posted inMONEY
More Than 2 Million Ohioans Could Face Social Security Cuts by 2032, New Report Warns
A new report warns that more than 2 million Ohioans could see their Social Security benefits reduced beginning in 2032 if Congress fails to address looming funding shortfalls. Advocates say the cuts could increase poverty among older adults and place new pressures on state and local safety-net programs.
Posted inEducation
Ohio Education Bill Expands Student Supports While Exempting Classical Schools from Reading Mandate
Ohio lawmakers approved Senate Bill 19, requiring schools to provide free academic interventions for students struggling in math and reading. The legislation also exempts Ohio’s classical schools from the state’s science of reading requirements, a change drawing attention from educators and policymakers.