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Could loosening power outage regulations leave Ohioans in the dark longer?

FirstEnergy seeks more time to restore power FirstEnergy wants to allow for longer and more frequent power outages in Ohio, arguing that extreme weather events are taxing its crew and resources. Read Full Story Tue, Feb 3, 2026

Ohio lawmakers push back on FirstEnergy bid to loosen power outage rules

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers says FirstEnergy shouldn't get permission to let power outages last longer or happen more often. Read Full Story Tue, Jan 20, 2026

Ohio lawmakers rally against lower FirstEnergy reliability standards

A major Ohio electric utility is asking state regulators to loosen its reliability standards, with a hearing scheduled for late February. Read Full Story Mon, Jan 19, 2026

Beyond the Game: Ohio bill would require cardiac screenings for student athletes

A new bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House would require student athletes to have cardiac screenings before a sports season. Read Full Story Wed, Dec 24, 2025

How Ohio lawmakers are working to stop SNAP benefits from being stolen and what you can do to protect yourself

LAKEWOOD, Ohio - Ohio lawmakers are taking steps to protect some of the state's most vulnerable residents from a growing problem: The theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Read Full Story Mon, Jul 14, 2025

Why are dozens of state leaders calling for an investigation into the firing of 2 UH pediatricians?

CLEVELAND - The story of the termination of two University Hospitals pediatricians has made its way to the statehouse. In case you missed it: Read Full Story Wed, Jul 9, 2025

Legal challenge looms as Ohio lawmakers look to grab unclaimed money for Browns stadium

COLUMBUS, Ohio-Two Democratic former state officials said they're preparing to file a class-action lawsuit against the Ohio legislature's plan to put $600 million from the state's unclaimed property fund toward a new Cleveland Browns stadium in suburban Brook Park, should the proposal become law. Read Full Story Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Ohio lawmakers settle on unclaimed funds to put $600M into new Browns stadium

CLEVELAND - Ohio lawmakers are forging ahead on a plan to use unclaimed funds to provide a $600 million grant for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park. The proposal survived compromise talks to make it into the final draft of the state's two-year budget bill, said Rep. Brian Stewart, an Ashville Republican who leads the House Finance Committee. Lawmakers expect to release the mammoth spending bill late Tuesday and to vote on it as soon as Wednesday. Read Full Story Tue, Jun 24, 2025

Ohio Democrats put forth bills to protect marriage equality and LGBTQ+ youth, celebrate all loving families

Ohio Democrats have introduced a slate of new bills to move towards LGBTQ+ equality in the Buckeye State. New bills include legislation to: Read Full Story Thu, Jun 5, 2025

A bipartisan group of legislators just introduced an Ohio hate crimes bill. Does it protect LGBTQ+ Ohioans? It depends who you ask.

A bipartisan group of legislators in the Ohio House introduced a bill that would for the first time establish a category of "hate crimes" in Ohio. HB 306 seeks to "prohibit hate crimes and to create a civil remedy for a person who is terrorized by another because of specific characteristics or beliefs." Those found to have perpetrated a hate crime may have to pay a fine of up to $25,000. Read Full Story Wed, Jun 4, 2025