Ohio lawmakers are renewing efforts to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Senate Bill 234, introduced by Sens. Kent Smith and Hearcel Craig, would boost wages by $1 each year starting in 2026, reaching $15 by 2029. The bill would also eliminate…
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Ohio Democrats propose letting voters sign up to always use absentee ballots
streamlining mail-in voting and reducing paperwork for frequent absentee voters.
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Ohio’s Black Laws
Ohio’s “Black Laws” barred Black people from voting, testifying in court, and owning property, leading to the displacement of thousands of Black residents and making it difficult for them to find employment.
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Trump administration revokes visas for international students at numerous Ohio universities
The Trump administration has revoked visas for international students at various Ohio universities, including Ohio State, Kent State, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Akron, as part of an executive order to review all visa programs and ensure foreign nationals do not pose a threat to national security.
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Ohio House budget cuts child health programs, including pediatric cancer research
The Ohio House budget proposal includes cuts to Medicaid expansion, pediatric cancer research, and infant mortality programs, which will likely create significant economic and health challenges for Ohio’s low-wage workers and children.
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Ohio Senate committee hears opposition to bill modifying marijuana law
Ohio Senate General Government Committee discusses significant changes to marijuana law, including THC limits and home grow restrictions, amidst strong opposition from opponents.
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Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul bill less than a day after eight hours of opponent testimony
The bill would ban diversity and inclusion efforts, prevent faculty from striking, set rules around classroom discussion, and…
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Ohio Senate committee holds first hearing on bill to end DEI initiatives and restrict faculty speech
SB 1 aims to ensure intellectual diversity by eliminating DEI programs and preventing faculty strikes. Proponents argue higher education indoctrinates students with liberal ideologies, stifling diverse viewpoints.
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Brittany Watts sues Ohio city and hospital after miscarriage criminal charges
Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who was criminally charged after having a miscarriage at her home, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Warren, city police officers, a local hospital, and…
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Haitian immigrants brace for the unknown under Trump 2.0
Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are bracing for the wave of punitive policies from the incoming Trump administration, which promises mass deportations and a dismal future. The stakes are existential for many Haitian immigrants, who have no viable path back…