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.
A second state review found Cuyahoga County Jail staff failed to immediately perform CPR on Jennifer Wade, prompting new scrutiny of emergency response practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.