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Ohio faces surge in uninsured residents as ACA subsidies expire in 2026

Congress adjourned for the year without renewing enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, a decision expected to significantly affect health coverage across Ohio beginning in 2026. State health policy analysts warn that as many as 140,000 Ohio residents could lose insurance coverage as premiums rise sharply following the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025. The Affordable Care Act has provided premium tax credits since 2014 to help eligible individuals a

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31 Dec 2025 14:31 PM 236 views

Ohio faces surge in uninsured residents as ACA subsidies expire in 2026

Congress adjourned for the year without renewing enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, a decision expected to significantly affect health coverage across Ohio beginning in 2026. State health policy analysts warn that as many as 140,000 Ohio residents could lose insurance coverage as premiums rise sharply following the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025. The Affordable Care Act has provided premium tax credits since 2014 to help eligible individuals a

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Fight over $900M in COVID-19 jobless benefits heads to Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a high-profile dispute over the early termination of federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits, a decision that could determine whether roughly $900 million in aid will finally reach hundreds of thousands of residents. The case centers on Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2021 decision to withdraw the state from the federal program that provided an additional $300 per week to eligible jobless workers during the height of the pandemic. Lower courts have concluded that

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20 Nov 2025 12:35 PM 173 views

Fight over $900M in COVID-19 jobless benefits heads to Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a high-profile dispute over the early termination of federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits, a decision that could determine whether roughly $900 million in aid will finally reach hundreds of thousands of residents. The case centers on Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2021 decision to withdraw the state from the federal program that provided an additional $300 per week to eligible jobless workers during the height of the pandemic. Lower courts have concluded that

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Columbus lawmakers split as Congress ends nation’s longest government shutdown

The nation’s longest government shutdown ended Wednesday night after the House approved a short-term spending bill that restores federal operations and provides temporary funding for key agencies. The shutdown, which lasted 43 days, concluded with the passage of a measure funding military construction, veterans’ affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the legislative branch through September 30, 2026, while extending funding for the rest of the government through January 3. The Senate

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13 Nov 2025 13:28 PM 257 views

Columbus lawmakers split as Congress ends nation’s longest government shutdown

The nation’s longest government shutdown ended Wednesday night after the House approved a short-term spending bill that restores federal operations and provides temporary funding for key agencies. The shutdown, which lasted 43 days, concluded with the passage of a measure funding military construction, veterans’ affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the legislative branch through September 30, 2026, while extending funding for the rest of the government through January 3. The Senate

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Ohio lawmakers propose deepfake protections using NIL law framework

Two Ohio state lawmakers are proposing legislation that would expand the state’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws to protect residents from the growing threat of deepfakes and unauthorized digital impersonations. The bill seeks to apply the same principles that allow college athletes to profit from their personal brand to everyday Ohioans, ensuring that all individuals have control over how their likeness is used in the digital age. Republican state representatives Adam Mathew

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10 Oct 2025 14:57 PM 472 views

Ohio lawmakers propose deepfake protections using NIL law framework

Two Ohio state lawmakers are proposing legislation that would expand the state’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws to protect residents from the growing threat of deepfakes and unauthorized digital impersonations. The bill seeks to apply the same principles that allow college athletes to profit from their personal brand to everyday Ohioans, ensuring that all individuals have control over how their likeness is used in the digital age. Republican state representatives Adam Mathew

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Debate over Ohio’s motto grows as petition questions religious origins

The state of Ohio is once again at the center of a debate over religion and government after an online petition was launched to remove its official motto, “With God, all things are possible.” The phrase, drawn directly from the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew 19:26, has been a fixture of Ohio identity since 1959 but has faced challenges over the years from those who believe it promotes a specific religion in violation of the principle of separation of church and state. T

Religion & Spirituality

18 Sep 2025 09:15 AM 475 views

Debate over Ohio’s motto grows as petition questions religious origins

The state of Ohio is once again at the center of a debate over religion and government after an online petition was launched to remove its official motto, “With God, all things are possible.” The phrase, drawn directly from the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew 19:26, has been a fixture of Ohio identity since 1959 but has faced challenges over the years from those who believe it promotes a specific religion in violation of the principle of separation of church and state. T

Religion & Spirituality

Ohio judicial ballot party label lawsuit moves forward in federal court

A legal challenge to an Ohio law that requires political party affiliations to be listed on ballots for certain judicial candidates is moving forward after a federal judge allowed the case to proceed. The law, signed by Governor Mike DeWine in 2021, has already influenced the state’s judicial landscape and remains the subject of heated debate over fairness and judicial impartiality. The rule mandates that candidates running for the Ohio Supreme Court and the state’s appe

Crime & Justice

12 Sep 2025 15:06 PM 482 views

Ohio judicial ballot party label lawsuit moves forward in federal court

A legal challenge to an Ohio law that requires political party affiliations to be listed on ballots for certain judicial candidates is moving forward after a federal judge allowed the case to proceed. The law, signed by Governor Mike DeWine in 2021, has already influenced the state’s judicial landscape and remains the subject of heated debate over fairness and judicial impartiality. The rule mandates that candidates running for the Ohio Supreme Court and the state’s appe

Crime & Justice

Vivek Ramaswamy pushes education reform and school choice in Ohio

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy presented his vision for the future of education in the state during a campaign event in Hilliard on Wednesday night. The Republican candidate spoke to supporters about what he sees as a critical need for reform in Ohio’s schools, putting forth a series of proposals that immediately drew both strong support and vocal opposition. His agenda focused heavily on eliminating teachers’ unions, creating a system

Education & Training

21 Aug 2025 15:10 PM 657 views

Vivek Ramaswamy pushes education reform and school choice in Ohio

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy presented his vision for the future of education in the state during a campaign event in Hilliard on Wednesday night. The Republican candidate spoke to supporters about what he sees as a critical need for reform in Ohio’s schools, putting forth a series of proposals that immediately drew both strong support and vocal opposition. His agenda focused heavily on eliminating teachers’ unions, creating a system

Education & Training

Grove City faces renewed debate over marijuana dispensary approval

Grove City, Ohio, has been wrestling with the question of whether to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits, even though the council voted three years ago to permit up to two. Despite that approval, the city still has no dispensary, more than a year after recreational marijuana became legal across the state. The issue continues to divide residents, city leaders, and the mayor, as zoning rules and political opposition keep pushing the matter into new ro

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18 Aug 2025 23:27 PM 418 views

Grove City faces renewed debate over marijuana dispensary approval

Grove City, Ohio, has been wrestling with the question of whether to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits, even though the council voted three years ago to permit up to two. Despite that approval, the city still has no dispensary, more than a year after recreational marijuana became legal across the state. The issue continues to divide residents, city leaders, and the mayor, as zoning rules and political opposition keep pushing the matter into new ro

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Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could significantly change the state’s wage structure over the next four years, with the goal of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour and eliminating the separate lower wage for tipped employees. Senate Bill 234, sponsored by Senator Kent Smith of Euclid and Senator Hearcel Craig of Columbus, along with five Democratic co-sponsors, aims to gradually implement the wage increase beginning in 2026 and comp

Finance & Economics

14 Aug 2025 16:35 PM 534 views

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could significantly change the state’s wage structure over the next four years, with the goal of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour and eliminating the separate lower wage for tipped employees. Senate Bill 234, sponsored by Senator Kent Smith of Euclid and Senator Hearcel Craig of Columbus, along with five Democratic co-sponsors, aims to gradually implement the wage increase beginning in 2026 and comp

Finance & Economics

Columbus schools may lose $52M under proposed Ohio budget

Columbus, Ohio – A growing debate continues in the Ohio legislature over the proposed state budget from Governor Mike DeWine, with school funding taking center stage as one of the most contentious issues. As the deadline to finalize the budget approaches, local school officials and residents are raising alarms about potentially severe consequences for public education. A recent public meeting brought together education leaders, legislators, and community members to discuss t

Education & Training

09 May 2025 07:25 AM 812 views

Columbus schools may lose $52M under proposed Ohio budget

Columbus, Ohio – A growing debate continues in the Ohio legislature over the proposed state budget from Governor Mike DeWine, with school funding taking center stage as one of the most contentious issues. As the deadline to finalize the budget approaches, local school officials and residents are raising alarms about potentially severe consequences for public education. A recent public meeting brought together education leaders, legislators, and community members to discuss t

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Ohio faces surge in uninsured residents as ACA subsidies expire in 2026

Ohio faces surge in uninsured residents as ACA subsidies expire in 2026

Fight over $900M in COVID-19 jobless benefits heads to Ohio Supreme Court

Fight over $900M in COVID-19 jobless benefits heads to Ohio Supreme Court

Columbus lawmakers split as Congress ends nation’s longest government shutdown

Columbus lawmakers split as Congress ends nation’s longest government shutdown

Ohio lawmakers propose deepfake protections using NIL law framework

Ohio lawmakers propose deepfake protections using NIL law framework

Debate over Ohio’s motto grows as petition questions religious origins

Debate over Ohio’s motto grows as petition questions religious origins

Ohio judicial ballot party label lawsuit moves forward in federal court

Ohio judicial ballot party label lawsuit moves forward in federal court

Vivek Ramaswamy pushes education reform and school choice in Ohio

Vivek Ramaswamy pushes education reform and school choice in Ohio

Grove City faces renewed debate over marijuana dispensary approval

Grove City faces renewed debate over marijuana dispensary approval

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Columbus schools may lose $52M under proposed Ohio budget

Columbus schools may lose $52M under proposed Ohio budget

Five arrested in Houston undercover sting targeting online child predators

Cricketer Imran Patel Dies of Cardiac Arrest While Playing in Pune

Virat Kohli Fined for Shoulder Barge with Sam Konstas in 4th Test

Apple Picking Near Pleasanton: 2025 Bay Area Guide To Orchards And Pumpkin Patches

‘How to move to Canada’ searches see massive surge on Google after Trump victory

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