Opponents fail to get enough signatures for referendum to block Ohio's new weed law, hemp ban • Ohio Capital Journal Opponents of Ohio Republican lawmakers’ attempt to change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products failed to collect enough signatures to put a referendum...

Opponents of Ohio Republican lawmakers’ attempt to change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products failed to collect enough signatures to put a referendum on the ballot this year to block it.

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Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe • Ohio Capital Journal Les Wexner — Ohio's wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced…

Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...

Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe • Ohio Capital Journal Les Wexner — Ohio's wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced fin...

Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein.

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LifeWise Academy Ohio programs take trips to Kentucky museums that promote young Earth creationism • Kentucky Lantern LifeWise Academy takes public school students in Ohio to religious attractions that claim humans lived alongside dinosaurs and the Earth is 6,000 years old.

LifeWise Academy, which is seeking to expand in Kentucky, has taken Ohio students on trips to Kentucky's Ark Encounter and Creation Museum that promote young Earth creationism.
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To use or not use private school vouchers — how two Ohio families made that decision • Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio Capital Journal talked to two parents who send their children to private school, one who uses private school vouchers and the other who refuses to use vouchers.

The Ohio Capital Journal talked to two parents who send their children to private school — one who uses school vouchers and the other who refuses to use vouchers.

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Rural Action has helped bring aquatic life back to Ohio streams polluted by acid mine drainage • Ohio Capital Journal The United States Department of Agriculture ranked Monday Creek as the third most severely acid drainage polluted stream in Ohio in 1985 and Rural Action has been doing watershed restoration work sinc...

Stretches of rust orange, acidic water flow through hilly southeastern Ohio, but Rural Action has helped bring aquatic life back to the streams.

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Ohio Capital Journal wins another seven Society of Professional Journalists awards • Ohio Capital Journal For the third year in a row, the Ohio Capital Journal has won seven awards in “Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest” from the Society of Professional Journalists, including three first place finishes and fo...

@ohiocapitaljournal.com has won seven awards in “Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest” from the Society of Professional Journalists, including three first place finishes and four in second place 🎉

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'It is time for a change.' Dr. Amy Acton talks about running for Ohio governor, reflects on COVID-19 • Ohio Capital Journal During a recent forum, former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton emphasized her role as a public servant, not a politician, in her 2026 run for governor.

During a recent forum, former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton emphasized her role as a public servant, not a politician, in her 2026 run for governor.

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Opponents of new Ohio higher education law don't have enough signatures to get a referendum • Ohio Capital Journal Opponents of Ohio Republican lawmakers' higher education overhaul that bans diversity efforts and faculty strikes, and sets rules around classroom discussion, have failed to collect enough signatures ...

Opponents of Ohio Republican lawmakers’ higher education overhaul that bans diversity efforts and faculty strikes, and sets rules around classroom discussion, have failed to collect enough signatures to put a referendum on the ballot this year to block it.

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'We are going to push pause' on Ohio marijuana legislation, says Republican lawmaker • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio lawmakers will likely go on summer break without making any changes to the state’s marijuana law, a Republican state representative said Tuesday.

Ohio lawmakers will likely go on summer break without making any changes to the state’s marijuana law, a Republican state representative said Tuesday.

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New Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts and faculty strikes takes effect this week • Ohio Capital Journal A controversial new Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts, prohibiting faculty strikes and regulating classroom discussion takes effect Friday.

A controversial new Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts, prohibiting faculty strikes and regulating classroom discussion takes this week.

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'When will enough be enough?' Ohio House Democrats introduce 'common sense gun legislation' • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio House Democrats say they are trying to enact common sense gun laws, but face an uphill battle in the Republican supermajority-controlled Ohio Statehouse.

Ohio House Democrats say they are trying to enact common sense gun laws, but face an uphill battle in the Republican supermajority-controlled Ohio Statehouse.

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Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo stepping down from leadership role at the end of June • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.

JUST IN: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.

Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo stepping down from leadership role at the end of June • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.

NEW: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington, is stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the month.

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Ohio Senate added $100 million worth of housing provisions in the state's two-year budget • Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget restores the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, a big source of funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs.

The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget fully restores the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, a big source of funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs.

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Ohio Senate budget alters the Governor’s Merit Scholarship, ties funds to Senate Bill 1 compliance • Ohio Capital Journal The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget would reduce the number of students who would be eligible to receive the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and it would come with strings attached.

The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget would reduce the number of students who would be eligible to receive the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and it would come with strings attached.

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Kent State University to close LGBTQ Center, Women's Center and Multicultural Center • Ohio Capital Journal Kent State University is closing its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center and Student Multicultural Center because of a new state law banning diversity efforts that is set to take effect at the end of the mo...

Kent State University is closing its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center and Student Multicultural Center because of a new state law banning diversity efforts that is set to take effect at the end of the month.

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Ohio lawmakers introduce separate bills to regulate online gambling • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Republican lawmakers in the state House and the Senate have introduced separate bills that would legalize online gambling.

Ohio Republican lawmakers in the state House and the Senate have introduced separate bills that would legalize online gambling.

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Ohio lawmakers want to replace all of the state's lead water lines • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill they are hoping will not only improve the state’s water quality, but also save lives by replacing all lead water lines in the state.

Ohio lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill they are hoping will not only improve the state’s water quality, but also save lives.

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Ohio Senate Democrats hope to fully fund public schools, not fund Browns stadium in state budget • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Senate Democrats have submitted 423 amendments to the two-year state operating budget — including one removing the $600 million bond package for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park and o...

Ohio Senate Democrats have submitted 423 amendments to the two-year state operating budget — including one removing the $600 million bond package for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, and one to fully fund public schools.

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Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to ban noon Ohio State football games • Ohio Capital Journal A proposed bill is trying to get Ohio State football games to start later. Ohio Republican state Rep. Tex Fischer introduced a bill last week that would require Ohio State football games to kick off a...

A new proposed bill is trying to get Ohio State football games to start later.

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspends campaign for governor • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign in an email to supporters on Friday.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign in an email to supporters on Friday.

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All five of Ohio’s intellectual diversity centers have named executive directors • Ohio Capital Journal It’s been nearly two years since Ohio’s five intellectual diversity centers were signed into law and one has already begun offering classes.  All five independent academic centers have named their exe...

All five independent academic centers have named their executive directors and the University of Toledo Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership started classes this past school year.

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Bipartisan bill would require daily moment of silence in Ohio schools • Ohio Capital Journal A proposed bill would require Ohio school districts to have a moment of silence every day. Ohio state Reps. Gary Click, R-Vickery, and Eric Synenberg, D-Beachwood, gave sponsor testimony on House Bill...

A proposed bill would require Ohio school districts to have a moment of silence every day.

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