States — including Ohio — win monopoly suit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster • Ohio Capital Journal A jury on Wednesday found Live Nation guilty of antitrust violations. The Trump Justice Department settled the suit but state AGs fought on.

A New York jury on Wednesday sided with 34 state attorneys general, including Ohio's Dave Yost, ruling that entertainment giant Live Nation abused fans and artists by engaging in monopolistic practices ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/s...

All five Republican candidates running for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District debate before primary • Ohio Capital Journal The candidates running in Ohio’s 9th U.S. Congressional District Republican Party Primary talked about the Iran War, immigration, data centers and transgender athletes playing sports at a recent…

The candidates running in Ohio’s 9th U.S. Congressional District Republican Party Primary talked about the Iran War, immigration, data centers and transgender athletes playing sports at a recent debate ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/a...

Ohio school officials ask to keep power local in sale of school buildings in opposition to new bill • Ohio Capital Journal A new Ohio bill that would make changes to how and to whom school districts can use or sell school facilities received some criticism in a Senate committee this week, and major education unions asked…

A new Ohio bill that would make changes to how and to whom school districts can use or sell school facilities received some criticism in a Senate committee this week, and major education unions asked for changes to the overall bill ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/o...

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire the Federal Reserve chair harm the economy • Ohio Capital Journal President Trump's threats to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of inflation management: central bank independence.

Commentary: President Trump is threatening to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of inflation management: central bank independence ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

National Guard 'follows the Constitution,' general says of troops possibly deployed to polls • Ohio Capital Journal The National Guard’s top general told Congress on Friday that it would follow the Constitution and the law when he was asked about the possibility President Donald Trump would order troops to polling…

The National Guard’s top general told Congress on Friday that it would follow the Constitution and the law when he was asked about the possibility President Donald Trump would order troops to polling places for the midterm elections. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Ballots become battlegrounds for voting rules, redistricting, election power • Ohio Capital Journal More than a third of state ballot measures that voters will be asked to consider this year relate to democracy, with questions on voting rights, election processes, redistricting and similar issues.

More than a third of state ballot measures that voters will be asked to consider this year relate to democracy, with questions on voting rights, election processes, redistricting and similar issues ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Limits on speech rights for military retirees at issue in Sen. Kelly case against DOD • Ohio Capital Journal Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s legal team is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that allows the former Navy captain to keep his retirement rank and pay while his First Amendment…

Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s legal team is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that allows the former Navy captain to keep his retirement rank and pay while his First Amendment case against the Pentagon moves forward. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Homeland Security’s SAVE program divides election officials as November nears • Ohio Capital Journal As the midterms approach, Republican and Democratic election officials are split over a powerful federal computer program at the center of President Donald Trump’s quest to expose noncitizen voters…

As the midterms approach, Republican and Democratic election officials are split over a powerful federal computer program at the center of President Donald Trump’s quest to expose noncitizen voters and compile lists of voting-age Americans ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/r...

‘Shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’: Democrats in Congress question RFK Jr. priorities • Ohio Capital Journal WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testified before Congress on Thursday that he’s not pleased with how spending cuts to programs that help lower-income Americans…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testified before Congress on Thursday that he’s not pleased with how spending cuts to programs that help lower-income Americans afford food will affect his efforts to bolster healthy eating habits ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/r...

Q&A: Bennie Thompson on his recent visit to the Adams County ICE facility • Ohio Capital Journal Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local…

Under federal law, members of Congress have the right to make unannounced visits to ICE detention centers, where more than 60,000 people are currently being held. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson spoke to us about his recent visit. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

How Medicaid fallout forced Idaho to retract past cuts • Ohio Capital Journal For years, Idaho lawmakers have set their sights on Medicaid. In their most recent session, they considered Gov. Brad Little’s call for $22 million in budget cuts and a bill to repeal voter-approved…

Last year, the Idaho legislature slashed funding for a mobile treatment program for people with severe mental illness. The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association warned the changes risked public safety. In less than three months, four patients died, sparking outrage. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Scores of Forest Service plans could be upended after Boundary Waters mining vote • Ohio Capital Journal Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country. The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to overturn a mining ban in Minnesota’s…

Congress’ move to allow mining in a national forest near a wilderness area may have broad ramifications across the country. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches • Ohio Capital Journal The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many foresters fear, and erode decades of work to understand timber production,…

The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many foresters fear, and erode decades of work to understand timber production, soil health, pests and diseases, watersheds and wildlife. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Ballots become battlegrounds for voting rules, redistricting, election power • Ohio Capital Journal More than a third of state ballot measures that voters will be asked to consider this year relate to democracy, with questions on voting rights, election processes, redistricting and similar issues.

More than a third of state ballot measures that voters will be asked to consider this year relate to democracy, with questions on voting rights, election processes, redistricting and similar issues. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire the Federal Reserve chair harm the economy • Ohio Capital Journal President Trump's threats to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of inflation management: central bank independence.

Commentary: President Trump is threatening to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of inflation management: central bank independence. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/r...

Ohio school officials ask to keep power local in sale of school buildings in opposition to new bill • Ohio Capital Journal A new Ohio bill that would make changes to how and to whom school districts can use or sell school facilities received some criticism in a Senate committee this week, and major education unions asked…

A new Ohio bill that would make changes to how and to whom school districts can use or sell school facilities received some criticism in a Senate committee this week, and major education unions asked for changes to the overall bill. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/o...

All five Republican candidates running for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District debate before primary • Ohio Capital Journal The candidates running in Ohio’s 9th U.S. Congressional District Republican Party Primary talked about the Iran War, immigration, data centers and transgender athletes playing sports at a recent…

The candidates running in Ohio’s 9th U.S. Congressional District Republican Party Primary talked about the Iran War, immigration, data centers and transgender athletes playing sports at a recent debate. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/a...

States — including Ohio — win monopoly suit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster • Ohio Capital Journal A jury on Wednesday found Live Nation guilty of antitrust violations. The Trump Justice Department settled the suit but state AGs fought on.

A New York jury on Wednesday sided with 34 state attorneys general, including Ohio's Dave Yost, ruling that entertainment giant Live Nation abused fans and artists by engaging in monopolistic practices. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/20/s...

Ohio sits atop U.S. in library usage, federal funding lawsuits resolve in favor of libraries • Ohio Capital Journal The State Library of Ohio is moving (literally) in a positive direction, as court battles over funding for U.S. libraries end, and the state gets recognized as the top state in library circulation.

Ohio sits atop U.S. in library usage, federal funding lawsuits resolve in favor of libraries ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/13/o...

Ohio Democratic congressman introduces bill requiring data centers to pay their own way • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, of Cincinnati, has filed legislation to ensure data centers pay for their impact on the power grid.

Ohio Democratic congressman introduces bill requiring data centers to pay their own way ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/15/o...

Vivek Ramaswamy promises largest property tax rollback in Ohio history, but big questions remain • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy is telling voters he’ll roll property taxes back to “levels where they were before the end of the Covid pandemic.” But the progressive think…

Vivek Ramaswamy promises largest property tax rollback in Ohio history, but big questions remain ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/14/v...

Ohio's public universities are eliminating nearly 90 degree programs as a result of Senate Bill 1 • Ohio Capital Journal Nearly 90 degree programs have been identified to be cut at Ohio’s public universities since Senate Bill 1 was signed into law a year ago.

Ohio’s public universities are eliminating nearly 90 degree programs as a result of Senate Bill 1 ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/16/o...

Franklin County judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban for two businesses • Ohio Capital Journal A Franklin County judge granted a temporary restraining order to allow two smoke shops to sell off their products less than a month after Ohio Senate Bill 56 took effect, which bans low-level THC…

Franklin County judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban for two businesses ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/16/f...

Analysis: U.S. defense contractors are getting a huge share of taxpayer dollars • Ohio Capital Journal An analysis shows that taxpayers are giving more money to defense contractors than anything other than Medicare, Medicaid and debt service.

Analysis: U.S. defense contractors are getting a huge share of taxpayer dollars ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/14/a...

Online gambling creates social costs — and most of the revenue leaves Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal As Ohio lawmakers try to put limits on online sports betting, a new analysis shows that 60% of the revenue flows out of state.

Online gambling creates social costs — and most of the revenue leaves Ohio ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/16/o...

Ohio bill would raise tax on sports betting wagers • Ohio Capital Journal An Ohio Republican is proposing raising the sports betting tax to fund public stadiums and K-12 education.

Ohio bill would raise tax on sports betting wagers ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/16/o...

Amy Acton's team defends 2019 police visit as a 'simple argument' amid GOP criticism • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton's team says that a "domestic dispute" that resulted in police coming to her home in 2019 was just a simple argument between a husband and wife. The person who…

Amy Acton’s team defends 2019 police visit as a ‘simple argument’ amid GOP criticism ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/15/a...

Ohio gubernatorial candidate with rifle invites Ramaswamy to play 'Cowboys and Indians' • Ohio Capital Journal A candidate running to be Ohio's Republican nominee for governor has a new social media video targeting frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy — and it is raising concerns due to racist language and the use of…

Ohio gubernatorial candidate with rifle invites Ramaswamy to play ‘Cowboys and Indians’ ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/o...

Ohio gubernatorial candidate with rifle invites Ramaswamy to play 'Cowboys and Indians' • Ohio Capital Journal A candidate running to be Ohio's Republican nominee for governor has a new social media video targeting frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy — and it is raising concerns due to racist language and the use of…

Ohio gubernatorial candidate with rifle invites Ramaswamy to play ‘Cowboys and Indians’ ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/o...

Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives • Ohio Capital Journal The Supreme Court ruling in a Colorado case is a potentially important decision at the intersection of free speech and health care.

Commentary: Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/13/s...