New bills would add computer science to Ohio high school graduation requirements

Legislators in Ohio are proposing legislation that would mandate computer science coursework for high school graduates.…

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Ohio teachers take action amid state, federal education funding uncertainty

Due to the uncertainty surrounding state and federal funding, educators in Ohio are speaking out about…

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Peters, Slotkin and Bergman offer bills to settle Keweenaw Bay Indian Community land claims

In an attempt to settle long-standing land claims with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, U.S. Representative…

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Former state lawmaker announces run for Ohio Attorney General

The law is for everyone and should hold everyone accountable, according to a statement released Thursday…

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Ohio Republican state senator wants to ban diversity and inclusion efforts in public schools

A Republican legislator from Ohio has introduced a new bill that would prohibit diversity and inclusion…

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Supporters line up behind measure banning noncompetes

On Wednesday, proponents of a plan to do away with noncompete clauses in Ohio spoke before…

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Antitrust activists praise FTC action under new chairman

Groups working to curtail concentrated corporate power are applauding the new head of the government Trade…

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Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools

Republicans in at least 16 states, including Ohio, have sponsored legislation this year that would mandate…

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Ohio Democrats seek to codify reproductive care, align state law with constitutional amendment

In a new bill to codify reproductive care, Democratic lawmakers in Ohio will attempt to counteract…

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As bird flu spreads, feds might undercut states by firing scientists, removing data

State officials fear that attempts to monitor the virus and safeguard Americans may be hampered by…

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Judge will decide whether ex-GOP Michigan house speaker will go to trial in embezzlement case

Following the conclusion of a preliminary examination on Friday, a Michigan judge will decide whether former…

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Polling shows strong support for clean energy among Michiganders amid state and federal GOP pushback

The transition to green energy sources has received great support from Michigan’s leaders and voters, as…

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Ohio workers waiting on long-delayed pandemic unemployment benefits will have to keep waiting

Judge Michael Holbrook of the Franklin County Common Pleas has chosen to postpone his directive to…

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School cellphone bans spread across states, though enforcement could be tricky

A rare bipartisan agreement is being reached by state legislators nationwide on a matter that is…

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Trump accused of not checking before axing protections for people from dangerous countries

For the 350,000 Venezuelans granted temporary protected status in 2023, the Trump administration revoked it six…

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Michigan House approves bipartisan plan barring lawmakers from signing nondisclosure agreements

Following years of political tension over severance packages and economic development agreements, the Michigan House of…

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Vivek Ramaswamy officially launches bid for Ohio governor in 2026

Cincinnati Vivek Ramaswamy declared on Monday that America is back and it feels great as he…

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Ohio workers want court to order Gov. DeWine protect unused unemployment funds

Almost $900 million in pandemic unemployment benefits that state officials never distributed are being sought by…

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ICE lets local officials stop immigrants on the streets as task force program is back

A long-abandoned program that allows local and state law enforcement to question individuals on the street…

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Dual-use of land for solar panels and farming can propel clean energy forward in Ohio

People from the community discovered their voices and stood tall in a room full of people…

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Bipartisan Ohio Senate bill aims to pay for public school breakfast and lunch

The state’s two-year operating budget is due on July 1st, and a co-sponsor of a new…

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Sen. Jim Runestad elected to lead Michigan Republican Party heading into key election year

To choose the state party’s new leadership for the 2026 election cycle, Republicans from all over…

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Hertel elected to lead Michigan Democrats into crucial 2026 midterms

After President Donald Trump won the state in 2024, Michigan Democrats chose former state senator Curtis…

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Despite below freezing temps, protestors rally against Trump, urge Democrats to take action

At the Michigan Capitol on Monday, hundreds of demonstrators braved freezing temperatures to participate in a…

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