What we learned about Ohio’s bid for the U.S. Space Academy and what Washington still must decideOhio wants the proposed U.S. Space Academy at Wright-Patterson, but federal officials still must determine how the school would be governed, who could attend and what Congress must authorize.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →SecurityEducationu s space academy proposal
SNAP administrative funding changes take effect, shifting more costs to Ohio, countiesFederal reimbursement for SNAP administrative costs dropped from 50% to 25%, forcing Ohio counties to cover millions in funding gaps previously paid by the federal government.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →FoodEconomysnap funding change
Fact checking the Senate Leadership Fund’s ad that says Brown supports sex change surgery for kidsAn ad from the Senate Leadership Fund claims Brown supports “sex change surgery for minors,” citing comments he made in 2023 about a proposed federal ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentohio senate race ads
Rep. Max Miller is refusing to leave Congress amid abuse allegations. In April he said three colleagues facing ethics cases should be removed immediately.Republican Rep. Max Miller of Bay Village is resisting pressure to quit Congress and says the domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife are false. Miller called for three colleagues to resign when their conduct came under scrutiny.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →Governmentcongress ethics scandal
Ohio gas price savings to start Sunday as DeWine signs 90-day tax holidayOhio will stop collecting taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for 90 days starting Sunday, under legislation signed Thursday morning by Gov. Mike DeWine. Lawmakers approved the legislation Wednesday, to give consumers price relief.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyMike DeWineohio gas tax holiday
Lawmakers OK bill to suspend state’s gas tax for 90 days: Capitol LetterOhio lawmakers pushed through legislation granting a 90-day gas-tax holiday in an attempt to provide consumers some price relief at the pump.cleveland.com7d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetHR 9340ohio gas tax holiday
As special energy auction threatens higher prices, lawmakers do nothing to protect Ohioans from data centersThe clock is ticking for Ohio lawmakers to protect regular electric customers from higher bills tied to the data center boom.cleveland.com7d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyohio energy auction