Sen. Moreno drafting Trump bill to give adults $5,000 if Republicans wins midterms

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno is drafting legislation to fund President Donald Trump's new promise: $5,000 to every adult citizen if the Republicans maintain their majority in the midterms.

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Sept. 13, 2026

Ohio governor's race: Where the candidates stand on education issues

Ohio’s candidates for governor have differing ideas when it comes to the future of education — from funding public schools to school vouchers and teacher pay.

Bipartisan lawmakers urge Ohio Dep. of Transportation to halt, revoke Flock permits

A group of bipartisan Ohio lawmakers are urging the state’s Director of Transportation to take down automated license plate readers on state roads.

Who works for whom? Ohio man's podcast explores data centers, AI.

Data centers have emerged as a central battleground in the 2026 midterm elections.

Haitian college student who lost temporary protected status dies after walking into traffic

A 20-year-old Haitian college student died in an apparent suicide Monday, which his father said came after the student was forced to wear an ankle monitor by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Federal court blocks Ohio's proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration

Federal courts have blocked a voter registration provision slipped into Ohio’s latest two-year transportation budget. The change requires Ohioans registering to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to present proof of citizenship in order to register.

'Springfield is under siege right now,' ICE agents have detained two Haitian pastors

More than 30 Haitians in Springfield have been detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after President Donald Trump revoked their legal status earlier this summer.

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Aug. 30, 2026

DeWine to next Ohio governor: Leave income taxes alone

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is urging his successor to leave the state's income tax alone.

Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges

Former top executives with a utility involved in one the biggest corruption scandals in Ohio history have been reindicted on state charges, prosecutors announced late last week.

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, June 7, 2026

Ohio Senate advances photo voter ID amendment measure

The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to put a constitutional amendment before voters requiring photo ID to vote.

Ohio bill would require increased accountability for schools using private school vouchers

A new bipartisan bill would require more transparency for Ohio private schools receiving Education Choice and Education Choice Expansion vouchers.

Columbus public safety leaders say they were abused by OSU doctor

Another Central Ohio public safety leader has come forward to say he was molested by former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss.

Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his 'biggest mistake'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflected on his time in office, shared plans for his life post-politics, and briefly discussed the current governor’s race during a recent forum.

Another lawsuit filed over treatment of ICE detainee at Ohio jail

The Butler County Sheriff's office has again been accused of mistreating an immigrant it was holding for the federal government.

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, May 24, 2026

Here are our biggest stories from the past week

Ohio Republicans trying to get voter photo ID on the ballot, enshrined in state constitution

Ohio Republican lawmakers are trying to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot that requires voters to show photo identification in order to vote.

Ohio lawmakers want to replace all lead service lines, but it could cost billions

An Ohio bill would require the state replace all lead service lines, but some statewide organizations worry about the costs associated with the bill.

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds big cash lead over Democrat Amy Acton after $25 million loan

Ohio Democratic candidate for governor, Amy Acton raised $5.2 million during the first quarter, slightly more than GOP frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy.

Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, April 26, 2026

Ohio State University investigation finds former president misused position for personal associate

Former Ohio State University President Ted Carter misused his role to try to get resources to help Krisanthe Vlachos — the woman he was having an “inappropriate relationship with” — according to a new report.

Utilities plan $1.4 trillion in grid investments, likely pushing bills higher in Ohio and elsewhere

By 2030, utilities around the country plan to spend $1.4 trillion building out the power grid, according to a study by the energy research group Powerlines.