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Sherrod Brown comfortably outraises Jon Husted as outside groups enter Ohio’s U.S. Senate race

Sherrod Brown comfortably outraises Jon Husted as outside groups enter Ohio’s U.S. Senate race

Ohio Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Sherrod Brown raised more than twice as much as incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jon Husted from April to June, according to campaign finance filings from both campaigns.

Jul 29, 2026

As federal teen pregnancy prevention grants get cut, efforts in Ohio try to keep helping

As federal teen pregnancy prevention grants get cut, efforts in Ohio try to keep helping

The federal government is taking swipes at funding for teen pregnancy prevention, causing concerns in Ohio and elsewhere as advocates attempt to keep helping teens.

Jul 28, 2026

‘It puts special education back 50 years.’ Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes.

‘It puts special education back 50 years.’ Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes.

Ohio special education advocates fear recent changes to the U.S. Department of Education will cause confusion, delays, and a loss of service to students.

Jul 27, 2026

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, July 26, 2026

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, July 26, 2026

Here are our biggest stories from the past week.

Jul 26, 2026

Ohio renters need to earn at least $23.82 an hour to afford two-bedroom rental, new report shows

Ohio renters need to earn at least $23.82 an hour to afford two-bedroom rental, new report shows

A full-time Ohio worker needs to be making at least $23.82 an hour to be able to afford a “modest” two-bedroom apartment, according to a new report released this week.

Jul 24, 2026

Ohio school transportation debated as bus driver shortage continues, private schools demand more

Ohio school transportation debated as bus driver shortage continues, private schools demand more

Ohio public school districts continue to be desperate for bus drivers, while the status of school transportation as a whole is being debated by public and private schools alike.

Jul 23, 2026

In Ohio case, federal judge says warrantless ICE arrests are illegal, but denies motion to stop them

In Ohio case, federal judge says warrantless ICE arrests are illegal, but denies motion to stop them

A federal judge sitting in Cincinnati on Friday ruled that federal authorities are making illegal immigration arrests. Then she dismissed a case seeking to stop the practice.

Jul 22, 2026

Tax change would spur Ohio development — and help low-income families most, new study says

Tax change would spur Ohio development — and help low-income families most, new study says

Taxing buildings less and land more in Ohio would encourage development such as more housing. And most of the benefits would flow to people who need them most, like renters in low-income neighborhoods, a study published last week shows.

Jul 21, 2026

Cleveland Fed: Business activity up, but high fuel costs are increasing prices, hurting consumers

Cleveland Fed: Business activity up, but high fuel costs are increasing prices, hurting consumers

With data center construction fueling demand for some manufactured goods, overall business activity increased moderately over the past month and a half, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reported on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2026

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, July 19, 2026

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, July 19, 2026

Here are our biggest stories from the past week.

Jul 19, 2026

Steubenville accepts $1.1 million bid to frack 157 acres of its own land, including two parks

Steubenville accepts $1.1 million bid to frack 157 acres of its own land, including two parks

The eastern Ohio city of Steubenville accepted a $1.1 million bid to lease about 157 acres of its own land for fracking during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Jul 17, 2026

CNBC rated Ohio ‘Top State for Business.’ Here’s what that means — and what it doesn’t.

CNBC rated Ohio ‘Top State for Business.’ Here’s what that means — and what it doesn’t.

When CNBC announced it rated Ohio the "Top State for Business," Republican leaders claimed it as proof that their economic policies were working for Ohioans. But that's not what the rating was meant to assess, said a journalist who helped produce it.

Jul 16, 2026

Ohio Republican attorney general candidate appears to advocate ending parts of Medicaid

Ohio Republican attorney general candidate appears to advocate ending parts of Medicaid

In two recent media appearances, Ohio Auditor Keith Faber made statements that sounded supportive of ending at least some parts of Ohio Medicaid. Faber is currently running as the 2026 Ohio Republican nominee for attorney general.

Jul 15, 2026

Book bans, censorship, and funding fears challenge Ohio public school librarians

Book bans, censorship, and funding fears challenge Ohio public school librarians

Public school librarians in Ohio are raising alarms about censorship, book bans, and funding cuts.

Jul 14, 2026

Fighting for nonpartisan judicial independence

Fighting for nonpartisan judicial independence

Three former Ohio Supreme Court justices marched to their former workplace last week as part of a national movement to emphasize the importance of judicial independence.

Jul 13, 2026