Ohio Capital Journal Weekly Digest, Sept. 6, 2026

Haitian college student who lost temporary protected status dies after walking into traffic By Megan Henry

Ohio’s already seen the biggest ACA drop. Premiums are about to go up by another 15%. By Marty Schladen

Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton refuses to debate By Nick Evans

Ohio election officials warn against Trump’s mail-in ballot changes By Morgan Trau

‘Springfield is under siege right now.’ ICE agents in Ohio have detained 2 Haitian pastors. By Megan Henry

Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration By Nick Evans

Where have the workers gone? 2 million foreign-born men have left the country, analysis says. By Marty Schladen

More than 40% of Ohio school districts have active LifeWise Academy chapters, with more on the way By Megan Henry

Ohio Supreme Court rejects judge’s claim abortion amendment hinders job By Susan Tebben

Who works for whom? Ohio man’s podcast explores data centers, AI. By Marty Schladen

Let’s figure out affordability. Then we can talk about data centers. By Teri Carter

Ohio officials in state, Congress, need to step in after death of young Haitian student By Marilou Johanek

New Ohio Senate bill would legislate higher ed viewpoints, further power of SB 1 By Timothy Messer-Kruse

AI’s natural gas addiction could be deadly for Ohio’s communities By Todd Larsen

In Dolly Parton’s ebullient existence, lessons in life and love and devotion to what really matters By Clay Wirestone