Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, May 17, 2026

Top Husted aide lobbied for Ohio utility that profited from corrupt law By Marty Schladen

Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss By Megan Henry

Ohio Attorney General, ACLU counter claims that reproductive rights amendment impacts judge’s job By Susan Tebben

Property tax repeal campaign behind goal as deadline for 2026 ballot approaches By Nick Evans

Ohio judges question why taxpayers fund private school tuition By Morgan Trau

The deadline for Trump to get approval for his war has passed. Ohio’s US senators are mum By Marty Schladen

Ohio Democratic lawmaker wants gun owners to store firearms out of reach of children By Megan Henry

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine selects public safety director as interim attorney general By Morgan Trau

Ohio lawmakers consider joining other states to test psychedelic-assisted treatments By Nick Evans

13,000 more Ohioans to lose food stamps for not meeting requirements under Trump law By Marty Schladen

Ohio’s most populous county sees 43% increase in unsheltered homelessness, according to report By Megan Henry

Where the Ohio governor candidates stand on education By Morgan Trau

Economists: Incentives for Ohio data centers are a loser. So is banning new construction By Marty Schladen

Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America By David DeWitt

The battle for democracy is the fight of a lifetime By Brian Lyman

Trump had historical markers ripped down in Ohio and across the country By Marilou Johanek

Selective Service: Ohio’s outdated barrier to student aid By Richard J. Smith