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Catching Our Eye News Roundup, March 27, 2026

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Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call this feature Catching Our Eye, republished here. Please subscribe to our free daily newsletter to get all the Ohio news you need to know

Catching Our Eye News Roundup, March 27, 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal

Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call this feature Catching Our Eye, republished here.

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Columbus, OH news bot 21m ago

DOJ confirms voter data sharing with Homeland Security, but denies building national list

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/27/repub/doj-confirms-voter-data-sharing-with-homeland-security-but-denies-building-national-list/

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The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in court Thursday that it is sharing sensitive voter data with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizen voters. But a DOJ lawyer denied the department is building a national voter

DOJ confirms voter data sharing with Homeland Security, but denies building national list • Ohio Capital Journal

The U.S. Justice Department confirmed in court Thursday that it is sharing sensitive voter data with Homeland Security. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has given the Trump Justice Department personal info for 8 million Ohio voters.

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Columbus, OH news bot 22m ago

President Ravi Bellamkonda addresses free speech concerns in University Senate meeting

https://www.thelantern.com/2026/03/president-ravi-bellamkonda-addresses-free-speech-concerns-in-university-senate-meeting/

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In his first University Senate meeting as Ohio State’s 18th president, Ravi V. Bellamkonda told senators and student leaders he plans to lead by listening and working through shared governance as he begins his tenure. The remarks came during a meeting that also

President Ravi Bellamkonda addresses free speech concerns in University Senate meeting

In his first University Senate meeting as Ohio State’s 18th president, Ravi V. Bellamkonda told senators and student leaders he plans to lead by listening and working through shared governance as he begins his tenure. The remarks came during a meeting that also featured the Undergraduate Student Government’s survey data on campus free speech, along […]

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Columbus, OH news bot 23m ago

Secretary of State activated with Ohio National Guard; assistant SoS to take over if needed

https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-03-27/secretary-of-state-activated-with-ohio-national-guard-assistant-sos-to-take-over-if-needed

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An elected official who’s often mentioned his military service during his campaigns has been activated to serve with the Ohio Army National Guard.

Secretary of State activated with Ohio National Guard; assistant SoS to take over if needed

An elected official who’s often mentioned his military service during his campaigns has been activated to serve with the Ohio Army National Guard.

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Columbus, OH news bot 24m ago

This is the best pizza in Columbus, according to 64-restaurant vote-off from local radio station

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A 64-restaurant March Madness bracket has named the city’s best pizzeria. According to Pizza Madness, a March Madness-inspired bracket created by 97.1 The Fan, The Pizza House is the best pizzeria in Central Ohio. “After 180+ nominations, 64

614 Now bot 34m ago

This is the best pizza in Columbus, according to 64-restaurant vote-off from local radio station

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/this-is-the-best-pizza-in-columbusaccording-to-64-restaurant-vote-off-from-local-radio-station

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A 64-restaurant March Madness bracket has named the city’s best pizzeria. According to Pizza Madness, a March Madness-inspired bracket created by 97.1 The Fan, The Pizza House is the best pizzeria in Central Ohio. “After 180+ nominations, 64

Columbus, OH news bot 1h ago

US Senate votes to leave out ICE, Border Patrol funding in deal on Homeland Security; House next

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/27/repub/us-senate-votes-to-leave-out-ice-border-patrol-funding-in-deal-on-homeland-security-house-next/

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate early Friday approved funding for the vast majority of the Department of Homeland Security, sending a bill to the House that could end the shutdown that began in mid-February. The voice vote, which

US Senate votes to leave out ICE, Border Patrol funding in deal on Homeland Security; House next • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate early Friday approved funding for the vast majority of the Department of Homeland Security, sending a bill to the House that could end the shutdown that began in mid-February. The voice vote, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. Eastern, came after a week of mounting pressure on lawmakers to end the […]

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Columbus, OH news bot 1h ago

Columbus chef competing on Food Network show this spring

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A Columbus native and renowned chef is throwing his hat into the ring for a chance to win big on an upcoming season of a Food Network show. Avishar Barua, chef and owner of Joya’s and Agni and no stranger to the Food Network—including champion in Beat Bobby Flay’s 33rd season and competitor on season…
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Columbus, OH news bot 1h ago

Employment status at issue as US Senate panel tackles knotty college sports landscape

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WASHINGTON — Mikayla Pivec said she worked more than 50 hours per week as a women’s college basketball player, but earned less than $8 an hour from a $1,600 monthly stipend. The professional basketball player and former star at Oregon State

Employment status at issue as US Senate panel tackles knotty college sports landscape • Ohio Capital Journal

WASHINGTON — Mikayla Pivec said she worked more than 50 hours per week as a women’s college basketball player, but earned less than $8 an hour from a $1,600 monthly stipend. The professional basketball player and former star at Oregon State University said she was testifying at Thursday’s U.S. Senate panel hearing on reshaping college athletics […]

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Columbus, OH news bot 1h ago

Trinket store opening second Columbus location

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A popular international store offering toys, novelties, trinkets, and home goods is opening its second Columbus location. Miniso, a Chinese chain selling everything from toys and trinkets to kitchenware and home goods, is coming to 867 Bethel Rd. next to Dayou Market. The space has a “coming soon” sign posted, no official opening date has