David DeWitt

Ohio’s 2026 governor race: Where the candidates stand on fracking

Sep 24, 2026

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Ohio’s 2026 governor race: Where the candidates stand on fracking

Ohio’s candidates for governor differ greatly when it comes to fracking in the state.

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What’s going on with your power bill and what Ohio’s candidates for governor will do about it

Sep 23, 2026

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What’s going on with your power bill and what Ohio’s candidates for governor will do about it

Around Ohio, utility bills are climbing and the strain families are feeling could help decide November’s election. To voters, utility bills are a straightforward problem: higher is bad. Although that equation is simple, untangling the forces driving bills higher is anything but.

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Ohio ICE detentions of Haitians have more than doubled after Trump ended protected status

Sep 22, 2026

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Ohio ICE detentions of Haitians have more than doubled after Trump ended protected status

Nearly 75 Haitians living in Ohio have been detained at one of four Ohio detention facilities that contract with ICE since President Trump took away their protected status on July 27 — a 142.3% increase, according to a new report.

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Childcare affordability among the top issues for Ohio voters

Sep 21, 2026

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Childcare affordability among the top issues for Ohio voters

Affordability is on the minds of many Ohioans this election season, whether it's groceries, utility bills, housing, or farming costs. Childcare affordability and the high cost of living for families are concerns across the political spectrum in Ohio, new research shows.

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Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Sept. 20, 2026

Sep 20, 2026

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Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Sept. 20, 2026

Here are our biggest stories from the past week!

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Ohio now has over 125 active moratoriums on data centers. See where they are.

Sep 18, 2026

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Ohio now has over 125 active moratoriums on data centers. See where they are.

At least 136 Ohio municipalities and townships have active moratoriums on data centers as of Sept. 16, local government records and news reports show.

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Ohio Chamber sues healthcare giant, accusing it of deceit, misinformation

Sep 17, 2026

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Ohio Chamber sues healthcare giant, accusing it of deceit, misinformation

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is suing UnitedHealth, alleging that the conglomerate abandoned its contract to administer a Chamber-backed health plan for its members.

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Ohio GOP lawmaker says university centers are not right-wing indoctrination. Professor pushes back.

Sep 16, 2026

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Ohio GOP lawmaker says university centers are not right-wing indoctrination. Professor pushes back.

An Ohio state senator claimed that the five Republican lawmaker-mandated university civics centers are not “right-wing indoctrination,” but a George Washington University Law School professor questioned the need for the centers in a recent panel discussion.

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Ohio Democrats eager to flip congressional seats

Sep 15, 2026

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Ohio Democrats eager to flip congressional seats

Of the Republican-controlled states that went through the redistricting process mid-cycle, Ohio may be the only one where Democrats can flip seats.

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Ohio farmers need help after tariffs, foreign competition bring big struggles

Sep 9, 2026

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Ohio farmers need help after tariffs, foreign competition bring big struggles

Ohio farmers are making hard decisions to pay the bills, and bearing the brunt of criticisms about food-borne illnesses in the produce aisle. They are demanding to be heard by Congress and Trump as tariffs dig into struggling farmers’ bank accounts.

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Ohio US Senator calls to end data center subsidies

Sep 8, 2026

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Ohio US Senator calls to end data center subsidies

As Republicans struggle to deal with a powerful backlash against data centers, Ohio GOP U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno on Thursday issued a blunt warning: Companies can stop taking taxpayer subsidies, states can stop giving them, or the feds will tax them down to nothing.

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Nearly half of households using Ohio food banks have had to choose between paying for rent or food

Sep 7, 2026

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Nearly half of households using Ohio food banks have had to choose between paying for rent or food

More than half of households surveyed that visited an Ohio food bank were forced to choose between paying for utilities or paying for food, according to a new report.

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Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Sept. 6, 2026

Sep 6, 2026

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Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Sept. 6, 2026

Here are our biggest stories from the past week.

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Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton refuses to debate

Sep 4, 2026

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Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton refuses to debate

Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Dr. Amy Acton has turned down the opportunity to debate her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy. In a statement, her campaign pointed to a string of inaccurate attack ads.

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How will a trade war with Canada affect Ohio?

Aug 28, 2026

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How will a trade war with Canada affect Ohio?

Ohio’s economy could take a significant hit after Canadian leaders announced retaliatory tariffs Tuesday.

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‘Ohio’s become incredibly expensive.’ Democratic lawmakers blame One Big Beautiful Bill for prices

Aug 27, 2026

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‘Ohio’s become incredibly expensive.’ Democratic lawmakers blame One Big Beautiful Bill for prices

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In an Ohio congressional race with national scrutiny, Brian Poindexter wants to win on his own terms

Aug 26, 2026

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In an Ohio congressional race with national scrutiny, Brian Poindexter wants to win on his own terms

Brian Poindexter is a union ironworker and the Democratic nominee for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, challenging embattled Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller. But Poindexter doesn’t want to talk about Miller. He wants to talk about working families.

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Medicaid changes to reduce payments for hospital services in at least 37 states, including Ohio

Aug 25, 2026

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Medicaid changes to reduce payments for hospital services in at least 37 states, including Ohio

New research shows that at least 37 states, including Ohio, are facing billions in reduced federal payments for hospital services because of the Trump/Republican Medicaid funding changes.

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ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio

Aug 24, 2026

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ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio

ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitian people in Springfield, Ohio after President Donald Trump revoked their legal status, with at least 18 detained as of Thursday last week.

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Aug 23, 2026

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Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Aug. 23, 2026

Here are our biggest stories of the past week.

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Vivek Ramaswamy spent nearly $700,000 leasing private jets for campaign events

Aug 21, 2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy spent nearly $700,000 leasing private jets for campaign events

Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy has spent nearly 700,000 dollars leasing a private jet since the start of his campaign, according to campaign finance records.

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Columbus sues Trump administration over plan tying anti-terrorism funding to election changes

Aug 20, 2026

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Columbus sues Trump administration over plan tying anti-terrorism funding to election changes

The city of Columbus, Ohio has joined a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy conditioning anti-terrorism funding on changes to local election administration.

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Less than 10% of Ohio lawmakers are moms of minor children. They say it informs their lawmaking.

Aug 19, 2026

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Less than 10% of Ohio lawmakers are moms of minor children. They say it informs their lawmaking.

About 9% of Ohio’s state lawmakers are moms of children under 18, according to a new report, giving them insight into issues impacting families with minor children, several said in interviews.

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Ohio attorney general candidate calls for investigation of ties between JobsOhio and Intel

Aug 17, 2026

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Ohio attorney general candidate calls for investigation of ties between JobsOhio and Intel

One candidate for Ohio attorney general is calling for the state inspector general to investigate new revelations about ties between the head of the state's quasi-public economic development agency JobsOhio, the governor's office, and Intel.

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Aug 16, 2026

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Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Aug. 16, 2026

Here are our biggest stories of the past week!

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