Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, May 3, 2026

Ohio May 5 Primary Election Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about Ohio’s May primary By Morgan Trau, WEWS

Ohio data center ban advocates are trying to get 413,000 signatures by July 1 By Megan Henry

Ohio’s electric bills are high — and so are utility CEO salaries By Marty Schladen

Ohio Supreme Court reverses PUCO decision, finds utility resellers are utilities under state law By Nick Evans

Want to tell Ohio legislators how you feel about policy? Here’s one way to do it. By Susan Tebben

Future of Haitians living in Ohio with temporary protected status depends on the U.S. Supreme Court By Megan Henry

Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy By Marty Schladen

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

Ohio Supreme Court rules against parental rights for woman in same-sex custody case By Susan Tebben

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

Ohio AG joins call to protect state drug-pricing transparency laws By Marty Schladen

This Ohio county put a ban on wind and solar. Will voters reverse it? By Kathiann M. Kowalski, Canary Media

US Supreme Court seems to side with Trump actions to strip legal status for Haitians, Syrians By Ariana Figueroa

US Supreme Court limits use of race in congressional district remaps, diluting Voting Rights Act By Jonathan Shorman

Ohio treasurer looking to play musical chairs with statewide office spreads false election hysteria By Marilou Johanek

Ohio Republican state lawmakers still want to rob Ohio voters of fundamental Constitutional power By David DeWitt

Be careful who you get your news from; not everyone reports responsibly By Leann Ray