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.