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How LEGO-obsessed adults are building community in Ohio brick by brick
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LEGOs are among the most popular toys for adults, and Ohio is home to some of the best brick builders in the world.
on Fri, 10AM
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Key House Republican suggests tax hikes on cigarettes, weed and gambling won't make Ohio budget
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Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax increases on cigarettes, gambling operators and marijuana appear likely to be cut from the budget by House Republicans.
on Thu, 10PM
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One-of-a-kind Ohio housing program offers hope and safety to survivors of sexual violence
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The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence is helping sexual assault survivors find the housing they need to heal.
on Thu, 10AM
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DeWine's State of the State brings out bipartisan support and criticism but no big new plans
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As expected, there were no big plans announced by Gov. Mike DeWine in his State of the State speech, as he drew attention to several ideas and programs that are in his budget.
on Thu, 2AM
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Browns' owners lay out their ask for state help for stadium, but also bring an offer to the table
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In their first public presentation to state lawmakers, the owners of the Cleveland Browns said they’ll provide some upfront cash to move the deal forward.
on Wed, 10AM
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Can Ohio keep the lights on? Power demand is outpacing supply
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With data centers and tech industries moving into Ohio, demand for energy is growing rapidly.
on Wed, 10AM
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Ohio House, Senate majority leaders prepare for fellow Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's speech
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In his State of the State speech, Gov. Mike DeWine will likely highlight the priorities from his budget, some of which his fellow Republicans leading the House and Senate have not enthusiastically embraced.
on Wed, 10AM
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‘Devil’s in the details.’ Democrats ready for Ohio Gov. DeWine’s annual State of the State
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Ahead of Gov. Mike DeWine’s annual State of the State address Wednesday, Democratic state lawmakers say they see areas in which they align with DeWine.
on Wed, 1AM
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As budget hearings go on, many supermajority House Republicans join Ohio DOGE caucus
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Like a similar attempt to cut costs by Republicans in Congress, the Ohio lawmakers are calling themselves the DOGE caucus.
on Tue, 11PM
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The Cleveland nonprofit Seeds of Literacy offers free tutoring to help adults who struggle with reading comprehension and basic math. Many students go on to get their GED and some pursue college.
on Tue, 10AM
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GOP leader rebuffs fully funding school meals statewide in Ohio budget
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Although advocates are lobbying Ohio lawmakers to fund free meals for K-12 students in the biennial state budget, one legislative leader has already dismissed the idea.
on Tue, 4AM
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Foreign farmland ownership is increasing in Ohio, across U.S.
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Foreign investors bought up a couple thousands of Ohio acres, according to most recent data from the USDA.
on Mon, 11AM
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Ohio bill would incentivize gym goers, personal training programs
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Sen. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) is proposing establishing an Ohio personal income tax deduction for gym and other personal training costs that total $1,500 or less per year.
on Mar 8
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DeWine: southern border is part of discussion of protected status for Ukrainian refugees in Ohio
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There’s a lot of concern about temporary protected status for refugees from Ukraine in Ohio, with an estimated 1 in 10 Ukrainians in the US on TPS living in northeast Ohio.
on Mar 7
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Ohio House rolls out its own cannabis bill, with fewer changes than Senate version
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An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced changes to cannabis law, just a week after the Senate along party lines sent over an overhaul of the state’s adult-use program.
on Mar 7
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This Ohio pizza chef is a world champion dough stretcher
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Last year, Ohio pizza chef Brittany Saxton earned her sixth title at the World Pizza Games in the fastest dough stretch category. This month, she’s turning her focus to a new challenge: baking.
on Mar 7
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Ohio Department of Health responds to complaint over abortion drugs website
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Ohio Right to Life filed a complaint with the Ohio Department of Health last month over HeyJane.com.
on Mar 7
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Leader of influential Christian group endorses Hindu candidate for Ohio governor
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Aaron Baer said it’s his own endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy and not Dave Yost, and not the endorsement of the Center for Christian Virtue.
on Mar 7
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Ohio once again wants to require people in Medicaid expansion to work or lose coverage
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Critics are raising concerns that the state has asked for permission to require Ohioans in Medicaid expansion to show they’re working at least 80 hours a month.
on Mar 6
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A Toledo organization prepares immigrants for in-demand jobs. Now, workers worry for the future
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From health care to manufacturing, industries across Ohio need more workers. Some see immigrants and refugees as the solution, but federal immigration changes may mean fewer people to train.
on Mar 6
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Ohio leaders weigh President Trump’s push to roll back CHIPS Act
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The federal law, signed by former President Joe Biden in August 2022, included billions of dollars to bring semiconductor manufacturing back from overseas to sites in Ohio and other states.
on Mar 6
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Why Ohio writers authored a book that’s begging to be banned
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Amid increased book challenges, the Ohio Writer’s Associations’ latest anthology “Should This Book Be Banned?” tackles the taboo.
on Mar 5
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Protestors across Ohio and the U.S. show anger over many issues, but united in opposition to Trump
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Protestors came out for demonstrations around Ohio and the country Tuesday, organized by the 50501 Movement, which opposes many of the actions taken by the second administration of President Trump.
on Mar 5
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Fewer concealed carry weapons permits issued last year in Ohio - which no longer requires them
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There were fewer concealed carry permits issues by Ohio sheriffs in 2024 – which may not be surprising, since the state no longer requires a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
on Mar 5
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Ohio advocates again ask for free, universal school meal funding in budget
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A coalition of educators and retailers is again pushing Ohio lawmakers to put funds providing free school meals for all students in the state budget.
on Mar 5
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Some Democratic lawmakers to offer plan to beef up child labor laws in Ohio
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The Ohio House Democrats said the “Clock Out Kids Act” will be introduced soon.
on Mar 5
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American Lung Association gives Ohio an ‘F’ grade for tobacco cessation programming
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Ohio spends a small fraction of the CDC’s recommended funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programming.
on Mar 4
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‘Keep Ya Head Up’: Honest conversations about gun violence in Ohio
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The gun homicide rate in Cuyahoga County is more than twice the state average. A new season of the podcast “Living for We” explores solutions to the epidemic.
on Mar 3
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Democratic leaders talk about legislative priorities as Black History Month ends
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The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus has laid out its priority bills for this General Assembly.
on Mar 1
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Intel delays finish date again on in-progress Ohio semiconductor plants
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When Intel broke ground less than three years ago, the chipmaker said it could be online by 2025, but that goal for the Ohio semiconductor plants is again shifting.
on Feb 28
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Repurposed wheelchairs and hospital beds are bridging Ohio’s rural health care gaps
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Rural Action’s medical donation program gives discarded medical equipment to southeast Ohioans who lack access to the health care items they need.
on Feb 28
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Ex-lawmaker sanctioned by House Democrats says he’ll run for Ohio Attorney General
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Former Rep. Elliot Forhan was accused by Ohio Democratic House leaders of “inappropriate behavior” during the last two-year session.
on Feb 28
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Ohio's K-12 students would spend more time in school under new bill
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The bill would raise the minimum hours of instruction for core classes in Ohio by a little over two weeks each year.
on Feb 28
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Computer science course a graduation requisite? Some Ohio lawmakers think it should be
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Almost 40% of Ohio public high school students did not have access to computer science classes during the 2022-2023 academic year, a statistic that state lawmakers see as an addressable problem.
on Feb 28
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How Dayton became the funk capital of the world
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From the Ohio Players to Lakeside, Slave and Zapp, some of the top funk bands in the country came from Dayton.
on Feb 27
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Two-year transportation budget to fund road construction projects passes Ohio House unanimously
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At around $11.5 billion, Ohio's biennial transportation budget would primarily fund state highway, route and bridge construction projects.
on Feb 27
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Ohio Senate again passes bill making big changes to cannabis program
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SB 56 strictly prohibits smoking cannabis in public, limiting Ohioans to partaking in private residences, and reduces home grow from 12 plants or less to six plants.
on Feb 26
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Bipartisan bill would ban Ohio police agencies from requiring officers meet traffic ticket quotas
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A bill that would make it illegal for police agencies in Ohio to have quotas for traffic stops is back before state lawmakers.
on Feb 26
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Scientists want to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes. Here’s why it matters
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Microplastics litter the water of all five Great Lakes, but there’s no coordinated, region-wide effort to monitor plastic pollution. A board of scientists is recommending a solution.
on Feb 26
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Ohio lawmakers ask Congress to take action on millions lost to food stamp fraud
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A bipartisan Ohio Senate resolution asks Congress to reimburse parties that have been injured by fraud and to tighten up safety measures on EBT cards themselves.
on Feb 26
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Ohio's forgotten Black cemeteries hold rich history of the state's pioneers
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Black cemeteries across Ohio have been abandoned or paved over. That leaves the legacy of pioneers like Pleasant Litchford in risk of disappearing.
on Feb 25
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Under Ohio bill, protesters could be made to pay for building damage
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The bill also bars government officials from limiting or interfering with police activity during “riot or vandalism activity.”
on Feb 25
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Bill would require party affiliation on ballots for local, state school board candidates in Ohio
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Local school board races and the State Board of Education are nonpartisan in Ohio, and party affiliations are not listed alongside the names of candidates.
on Feb 25
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Ramaswamy joins 2026 race for Ohio governor, with growing support from GOP officeholders
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Next year’s Republican primary for Ohio governor widened again, as Vivek Ramaswamy joined it from what he called "the heart of America – Butler County."
on Feb 25
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‘Going with God,’ conservative Amish sue Ohio over lights law
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A group of conservative Amish are suing the state of Ohio over a traffic law that requires buggies to have flashing yellow lights. They say the rule violates their right to religious freedom.
on Feb 24
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Sick of winter? One Ohio city’s solution is to burn it to the ground
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Port Clinton’s “Burning Snowman” Festival bids adieu to cold weather by setting a giant snowman structure on fire.
on Feb 21
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Ohio Right to Life files complaint over national website connecting patients with abortion drugs
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The website, HeyJane.com, allows patients to access abortion-inducing drugs without an in-person visit with an Ohio doctor.
on Feb 21
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Ohio Right to Life files complaints about national website offers access to abortion drugs
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The website, HeyJane.com, allows patients to access abortion-inducing drugs without an in-person visit with an Ohio doctor.
on Feb 20
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Ohio Democratic leader brings back ban on LGBTQ discrimination, but with no GOP co-sponsors
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Ohio state lawmakers are once again being asked to consider a ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
on Feb 20
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How Ohio mothers secured their children’s education – with two years of marching
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A group of Hillsboro mothers and their children marched for two years to desegregate their community’s schools.
on Feb 20