Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, May 31, 2026

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By David DeWitt | Editor-in-Chief

Good morning Ohio!

Here is a rundown of our biggest news stories and opinion articles from the past week.

NEWS

Educators testify against a bill that would ban diversity and inclusion efforts in Ohio K-12 schools By Megan Henry
Ohio lawmakers begin hearings on data centers By Nick Evans
Care for seniors is sucking wealth out of families — especially in Ohio By Marty Schladen
Ohio bill would require increased accountability for schools using private school vouchers By Megan Henry
Despite getting taxpayer dollars, Ohio private schools will likely continue with no oversight By Morgan Trau
Another lawsuit filed over treatment of ICE detainee at Ohio jail By Marty Schladen
Columbus public safety leaders say they were abused by OSU doctor By Nick Evans
Dr. Oz trusts Gov. DeWine’s handling of Medicaid, as other Republicans express fraud concerns By Morgan Trau
Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his ‘biggest mistake’ By Megan Henry
Survey of Ohio lawmakers reveals Statehouse’s predictions for the 2026 midterms By Reilly Ackermann

COMMENTARY

If Ohio’s the election ‘gold standard,’ why are lawmakers going for desperate, duplicative changes? By Marilou Johanek
The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse? By David Bout
The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat John Broich

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW, FOLKS.

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