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LGBTQ Politics & Gov LGBTQ+ Ohioans testify for the first time, face 'bullying' from lawmakers elected to represent them

Kim Burroughs was not planning on testifying in front of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee on March 18. Read Full Story Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Panel on Brian Shaffer case draws hundreds, raises thousands for Ohio cold case nonprofit

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) - A panel discussion held by local podcasters on Brian Shaffer's 2006 disappearance drew hundreds of true crime enthusiasts on Saturday, raising about $16,000 for a nonprofit that provides free investigative services for cold cases. Read Full Story Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Ohio bill would require addiction warning labels on social media platforms

A bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House would require social media apps and websites to include warning labels if they include features deemed "addictive." Read Full Story Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Ohio bill would require addiction warning labels on social media platforms

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House would require social media apps and websites to include warning labels if they include features deemed "addictive." Read Full Story Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Ohio bill would require warning labels on 'addictive' social media platforms

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Bipartisan legislation proposed in Ohio would require social media companies to display warning labels when users access platforms deemed "addictive." Read Full Story Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Central Ohio Lawmakers Discuss Growth, Workforce Strategies

Overcoming Ohio's "Eeyore syndrome" and helping people to connect to the workforce, whether they be K-12 students or residents returning from incarceration, were among policy prescriptions from Central Ohio legislators at a Thursday Impact Ohio conference. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Central Ohio lawmakers explore opportunities to foster growth

Unlike most parts of the state, Columbus is experiencing a massive influx of population as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Ohio lawmakers propose warning labels on addictive social media platforms

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio lawmakers want to put warning labels on social media platforms that use features that keep users glued to their phones and addicted to their feeds. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Sponsors pursue social media warning labels

Bipartisan lawmakers want social media platforms to let users know that their applications carry addictive properties. Read Full Story Wed, Apr 8, 2026

Data privacy remains focal point for House Dems

Two House Democrats are asking their colleagues to generally prohibit the sale of sensitive personal data for profit. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 2, 2026