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Republican Ohio Supreme Court makes Ohio first in nation to allow political endorsements from judges

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/22/republican-ohio-supreme-court-makes-ohio-first-in-nation-to-allow-political-endorsements-from-judges/

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You read that right. Ohio’s highest court issued an out-of-the blue ruling with profound implications for an even more partisan judiciary in the state. In a 5-1 Republican majority opinion, the justices made Ohio a complete

Republican Ohio Supreme Court makes Ohio first in nation to allow political endorsements from judges • Ohio Capital Journal

Without being asked, and without public hearings or briefs, five Republican Ohio Supreme Court justices engaged in flagrant judicial activism and decided that Ohio judges can participate in partisan politics and make political endorsements, including for prosecutors, sheriffs and lawmakers.

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Culture of silence around abortions for active-duty military intensifies, researchers say

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/22/repub/culture-of-silence-around-abortions-for-active-duty-military-intensifies-researchers-say/

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Researcher Caitlin Gerdts planned to release a new study about abortion access for active-duty military service members, much like the one in 2019 that was published with input from 323 participants. But over a six-month period in 2024, in a

Culture of silence around abortions for active-duty military intensifies, researchers say • Ohio Capital Journal

Speaking with active-duty service members about their experiences with accessing abortion has become more difficult in the current political environment, say researchers, who also confront long-standing barriers.

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Columbus, OH news bot 19m ago

Evictions fell slightly in 2025, but some areas saw upticks, report finds

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/22/repub/evictions-fell-slightly-in-2025-but-some-areas-saw-upticks-report-finds/

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Eviction filings fell in 2025 for the second straight year in the cities and states tracked in a new report — areas home to roughly a third of the country’s renters — though some of those places saw increases. Landlords filed more than 1.23 million eviction cases in the 10

Evictions fell slightly in 2025, but some areas saw upticks, report finds • Ohio Capital Journal

Eviction filings fell in 2025 for the second straight year in the cities and states tracked in a new report — areas home to roughly a third of the country’s renters — though some of those places saw increases. Landlords filed more than 1.23 million eviction cases in the 10 states and 38 cities where data was collected by Princeton University’s Eviction Lab, a research center. That’s slightly lower than the 1.25 million in 2024.

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Columbus, OH news bot 24m ago

Food pantries on Ohio college campuses help students experiencing food insecurity

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/22/food-pantries-on-ohio-college-campuses-help-students-experiencing-food-insecurity/

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Food insecurity is one of the biggest issues on college campuses, yet is often invisible, according to experts. Almost every college campus in Ohio has a food pantry, but each one is different and a new bipartisan bill would create a hunger-free campus program.

Food pantries on Ohio college campuses help students experiencing food insecurity • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio House Bill 157 would require the Chancellor of Higher Education to create the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program.

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Columbus, OH news bot 29m ago

Supreme Court takes anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools case against Colorado

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/supreme-court-takes-anti-lgbtq-catholic-preschools-case-against-colorado/

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case from Colorado involving the balance of state anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and religious exemptions. The Archdiocese of Denver and two Catholic preschools allege in a lawsuit that they were unable to participate in

Supreme Court takes anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools case against Colorado • Ohio Capital Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case from Colorado on anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and religious exemptions.

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Columbus, OH news bot 34m ago

Fed up with big games only on streaming? So are some Ohio lawmakers.

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/22/fed-up-with-big-games-only-on-streaming-so-are-some-ohio-lawmakers/

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An Ohio lawmaker, fed up with not knowing how to watch Cleveland Cavaliers games without subscribing to a dozen services, is looking into drafting legislation to prevent exclusive streaming deals for professional sports. “It’s a bunch of bull**** is what it is,” state Sen. Bill DeMora,

Fed up with big games only on streaming? So are some Ohio lawmakers. • Ohio Capital Journal

An Ohio lawmaker, fed up with not knowing how to watch Cleveland Cavaliers games without subscribing to a dozen services, is looking into drafting legislation to prevent exclusive streaming deals for professional sports.

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Columbus, OH news bot 38m ago

Meet the best players on one of Ohio’s worst football teams

https://www.statenews.org/section/the-ohio-newsroom/2026-04-22/meet-the-best-players-on-one-of-ohios-worst-football-teams

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Oberlin student Anna Slade interviewed her college’s football team about how it feels to play one of the worst teams in the division.

Meet the best players on one of Ohio’s worst football teams

Oberlin student Anna Slade interviewed her college’s football team about how it feels to play one of the worst teams in the division.

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Columbus, OH news bot 39m ago

In effort to combat chronic school absences, Ohio launches a statewide attendance dashboard

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/22/in-effort-to-combat-chronic-school-absences-ohio-launches-a-statewide-attendance-dashboard/

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen Dackin have announced the launch of a statewide Attendance Dashboard in an effort to combat chronic absenteeism in K-12 public schools. Over 25% of Ohio students

In effort to combat chronic school absences, Ohio launches a statewide attendance dashboard • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen Dackin have announced the launch of a statewide Attendance Dashboard in an effort to combat chronic absenteeism in K-12 public schools.

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Columbus, OH news bot 4h ago

Ohio governor race: Ramaswamy's anti-Acton ad leaves out details about March 2020 primary

https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-04-21/ohio-governor-race-ramaswamys-anti-acton-ad-leaves-out-details-about-march-2020-primary

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A new ad for Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy is misleading in saying Democrat Amy Acton canceled the March 2020 primary.

Ohio governor race: Ramaswamy's anti-Acton ad leaves out details about March 2020 primary

A new ad for Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy is misleading in saying Democrat Amy Acton canceled the March 2020 primary.

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Ohio governor race: Ramaswamy's anti-Acton ad leaves out details about March 2020 primary

https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-04-21/ohio-governor-race-ramaswamys-anti-acton-ad-leaves-out-details-about-march-2020-primary

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A new ad for Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy is misleading in saying Democrat Amy Acton canceled the March 2020 primary.

Ohio governor race: Ramaswamy's anti-Acton ad leaves out details about March 2020 primary

A new ad for Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy is misleading in saying Democrat Amy Acton canceled the March 2020 primary.

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