Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, June 7, 2026

New investigation says group linked to Jim Jordan got $250K from private prison company. By Marty Schladen

Data center opponents give Ohio lawmakers an earful. By Nick Evans

Foster care families advocate for foster-to-college pipeline in Ohio bill. By Susan Tebben

Ohio Senate advances photo voter ID amendment measure. By Nick Evans

Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors. By Megan Henry

The affordability crisis is getting worse in Ohio and the U.S., but it’s not new. By Marty Schladen

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE. By Jennifer Shutt

Ohio photo voter ID amendment prompts pushback across political spectrum. By Nick Evans

Despite getting taxpayer dollars, Ohio private schools will likely continue with no oversight. By Morgan Trau, WEWS

Some trans military members banned by Trump allowed to continue service under ruling. By Ashley Murray

Ohio Senate committee to hear support for 24-hour abortion waiting period in committee this week. By Susan Tebben

Bipartisan JobsOhio oversight bill gets first hearing. By Nick Evans

Ohio taxpayers deserve accountability and oversight of $2.5 billion being sent to private schools. By David DeWitt

I went to Catholic school for 13 years. I still oppose Ohio’s private school voucher program. By the Rev. Ben Huelskamp

Trump had his name slapped on JFK’s memorial. An Ohio congresswoman fought back and won. By Marilou Johanek

What’s the matter with data centers? By Rob Moore

Ohio officials ignore scientific facts to allow our public air, land, and water to be abused. By Randi Pokladnik