Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Oct. 11, 2026

Haitian college student Pierre Damas Bel remembered for his hard work, kindness and love of soccer By Megan Henry

A construction ban on data centers would be better for Ohio than the status quo, study says By Marty Schladen

Access to abortion care is improving in Ohio, but abortion opponents continue efforts against it By Susan Tebben

Acton discusses plans for small business during Bexley campaign stop By Nick Evans

U.S. Senate balance of power falls to Ohio, several key states By Morgan Trau

Ohio Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Marcy Kaptur make ‘anti-transgender remarks,’ face backlash By Megan Henry

$10 diesel? One Ohio analyst says it’s possible. By Marty Schladen

Ohio Election Integrity Unit finds ‘no violation’ with Ramaswamy’s campaign credit card reporting By Nick Evans

As early voting in Ohio begins, Republicans try to reshape the data center narrative By Morgan Trau

Ohio’s chronic absenteeism rate is dropping, but is more than 10% higher than pre-pandemic rates By Megan Henry

Poll: Dems open lead in two Ohio races By Marty Schladen

Woman accusing Sherrod Brown of forcing trans surgeries not Ohioan, didn’t have procedure as minor By Morgan Trau

Bayer will build a $2.2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in central Ohio By Megan Henry

Can Ohio do better than a gas tax suspension? By Rob Moore

The promise of a free education is fundamental to our democracy By Eli Baumwell

What does it really cost Ohio households to lose power for a day? By Rob Moore

Trump claims Ohio’s economy is ‘booming.’ The November election might show if Ohio voters agree. By Marilou Johanek

Ohio has reached a turning point on the death penalty By Terrance Hinton