Nation’s Report Card: Ohio’s 8th grade gains, 4th grade stagnation shows pandemic impact lingers
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics posted the Nation’s Report Card, ...
'The news is not good:' Reading, math scores in Ohio still worse than pre-pandemic
Ohio students' reading and math scores still haven't recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new report.
Cashless no more? How Columbus-area businesses feel about proposed state law change
While a cashless business might not represent a hurdle for many Americans who have stopped carrying cash, many low-income or older citizens may have no choice. Four percent of U.S. households are ...
Who is running for Ohio governor in 2026? Race is on to replace term-limited Mike DeWine
DeWine cannot run for reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted planned to run as DeWine's successor, ...
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Columbus funding for homeless programs in jeopardy
The City of Columbus is working to approve a budget for 2025 and on Tuesday night, council held a hearing on the housing and ...
Republican Ohio Auditor Keith Faber has launched a campaign for state attorney general
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Next year’s competitive elections for Ohio’s five open statewide offices ramped up further on Monday, ...
Over $300,000 of COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraudulently released, Ohio probe finds
An Ohio Inspector General investigation found that two intermittent ODJFS employees improperly released over $300,000 COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Poll shows bipartisan consensus on child care in Ohio as lawmakers consider funding changes
Majority support across both political parties may increase the chances that child care related legislation passes in the ...
Ohio AG Dave Yost officially announces bid for governor in 2026 race
Yost’s bid comes after Vivek Ramaswamy signaled plans to run for governor next year but has not officially announced it.
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor’s race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor. Acton, 58, a physician ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton helped lead the state through the first months of the COVID-19 ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor’s race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor.