David DeWitt
@daviddewitt.bsky.social
Editor in Chief and Opinion Columnist. @ohiocapitaljournal.com. Raconteur, bon vivant, man of sport and leisure.
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Editor Commentary: The past seven years of significant Ohio headlines all in one place. Year-by-year it tells a story of what's happened in Ohio since 2019. As voters decide this year where Ohio ought to go next, it's important to look at where we've been. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/08/o...
Ohio voters face major decisions in the 2026 Election about the future of our state • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio voters face major decisions in the 2026 Election about the future of our state. Before deciding where we go next, perhaps it's useful to look at where we've been. Here’s a look at significant…
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I know this isn't a headline that gets many people to click, but I spent a ton of time going over the last 7 years of Ohio news. I put all the articles all in one place. It's a valuable resource for anyone researching or trying to keep track of all that's happened in Ohio. I hope folks take a look.
Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration to stop its latest immigration enforcement surge, alleging that the increased federal actions are unconstitutional and a violation of federal law ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/minne...
Minnesota, Twin Cities sue Trump administration to halt federal immigration surge • Ohio Capital Journal
Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration to stop its latest immigration enforcement surge, alleging that the increased federal actions are unconstitutional and a violation of…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration to stop its latest immigration enforcement surge, alleging that the increased federal actions are unconstitutional and a violation of federal law ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/minne...
Casey Rollings runs a Catholic charity in Springfield Ohio, recently helping children of immigrants separated from their parents. As the Trump admin takes protected status from Haitian refugees Feb 3, she's preparing for an avalanche of family separations ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/t...
The Ohio grandma racing to help Haitian parents protect children as more deportations near • Ohio Capital Journal
Casey Rollings runs a Catholic charity in Springfield, Ohio, that helps children of immigrants who've been separated from their parents. As the Trump administration takes protected status from…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Casey Rollings runs a Catholic charity in Springfield Ohio, recently helping children of immigrants separated from their parents. As the Trump admin takes protected status from Haitian refugees Feb 3, she's preparing for an avalanche of family separations ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/t...
Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal states such as New York or California, new data shows that states once considered more affordable are seeing major rent hikes. Ohio saw an estimated increase of 4.73% ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows • Ohio Capital Journal
A new analysis shows that average monthly rents are climbing in the Midwest and portions of the South.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal states such as New York or California, new data shows that states once considered more affordable are seeing major rent hikes. Ohio saw an estimated increase of 4.73% ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
Commentary: The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest, and remains a sanctuary for people who need an escape from their hectic lives. But Ohio officials are now looking to lease 41 oil and gas parcels, totaling 2,795 acres ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/w...
Why are we fracking Ohio’s only national forest? • Ohio Capital Journal
The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest, and remains a sanctuary for people who need an escape from their hectic lives. But Ohio officials are now looking to lease 41 oil and gas…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Commentary: The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest, and remains a sanctuary for people who need an escape from their hectic lives. But Ohio officials are now looking to lease 41 oil and gas parcels, totaling 2,795 acres ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/w...
Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced Tuesday they will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
Progressives in Congress vow to oppose immigration enforcement funding • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced Tuesday they will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of a woman by an…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced Tuesday they will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy • Ohio Capital Journal
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
A federal judge gave a temporary greenlight Monday to a mostly constructed $5 billion Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, reversing a late December order from the Trump administration that halted work. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
Federal judge grants Rhode Island wind company reprieve from Trump pause • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — A federal judge gave a temporary greenlight Monday to a mostly constructed $5 billion Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, reversing a late December order from the Trump…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
A federal judge gave a temporary greenlight Monday to a mostly constructed $5 billion Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, reversing a late December order from the Trump administration that halted work. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration to stop its latest immigration enforcement surge, alleging that the increased federal actions are unconstitutional and a violation of federal law. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/minne...
Minnesota, Twin Cities sue Trump administration to halt federal immigration surge • Ohio Capital Journal
Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration to stop its latest immigration enforcement surge, alleging that the increased federal actions are unconstitutional and a violation of…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration to stop its latest immigration enforcement surge, alleging that the increased federal actions are unconstitutional and a violation of federal law. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/minne...
Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal states such as New York or California, new data shows that states once considered more affordable are seeing major rent hikes. Ohio saw an estimated increase of 4.73%. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows • Ohio Capital Journal
A new analysis shows that average monthly rents are climbing in the Midwest and portions of the South.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal states such as New York or California, new data shows that states once considered more affordable are seeing major rent hikes. Ohio saw an estimated increase of 4.73%. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
"Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices." theconversation.com/why-unlockin...
Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
Political chaos, sanctions and technical mismanagement of the oil industry may have taken a heavy toll on the industry.
theconversation.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
"Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices." theconversation.com/why-unlockin...
"Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy." theconversation.com/searching-re...
Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.
theconversation.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
"Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy." theconversation.com/searching-re...
"A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. In North Carolina, a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Ciji Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers." www.propublica.org/article/nort...
A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion.
In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.
www.propublica.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
"A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. In North Carolina, a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Ciji Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers." www.propublica.org/article/nort...
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New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy • Ohio Capital Journal
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
"The Trump administration sent shockwaves through the U.S. mental health and drug addiction system late Tuesday, sending hundreds of termination letters, effective immediately, for federal grants supporting health services." www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
"The Trump administration sent shockwaves through the U.S. mental health and drug addiction system late Tuesday, sending hundreds of termination letters, effective immediately, for federal grants supporting health services." www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
Commentary: The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest, and remains a sanctuary for people who need an escape from their hectic lives. But Ohio officials are now looking to lease 41 oil and gas parcels, totaling 2,795 acres. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/w...
Why are we fracking Ohio’s only national forest? • Ohio Capital Journal
The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest, and remains a sanctuary for people who need an escape from their hectic lives. But Ohio officials are now looking to lease 41 oil and gas…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Commentary: The Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest, and remains a sanctuary for people who need an escape from their hectic lives. But Ohio officials are now looking to lease 41 oil and gas parcels, totaling 2,795 acres. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/w...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected summary language Tuesday for a proposed referendum that would overturn a law that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/o...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejects proposed referendum trying to block new marijuana law • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected summary language Tuesday for a proposed referendum that would stop a law from taking effect that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected summary language Tuesday for a proposed referendum that would overturn a law that will change Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/o...
Casey Rollings runs a Catholic charity in Springfield Ohio, recently helping children of immigrants separated from their parents. As the Trump admin takes protected status from Haitian refugees Feb 3, she's preparing for an avalanche of family separations. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/t...
The Ohio grandma racing to help Haitian parents protect children as more deportations near • Ohio Capital Journal
Casey Rollings runs a Catholic charity in Springfield, Ohio, that helps children of immigrants who've been separated from their parents. As the Trump administration takes protected status from…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Casey Rollings runs a Catholic charity in Springfield Ohio, recently helping children of immigrants separated from their parents. As the Trump admin takes protected status from Haitian refugees Feb 3, she's preparing for an avalanche of family separations. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/t...
Defying the state GOP establishment, Ohio business owner Casey Putsch is going head-to-head with Vivek Ramaswamy for the Republican nomination for governor. In a one-on-one interview, he discusses his goals, platform and prior comments about the Holocaust. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/w...
Who is Casey Putsch? Meet the GOP candidate challenging Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor • Ohio Capital Journal
Defying the state GOP establishment, Northwest Ohio business owner Casey Putsch is going head-to-head with Vivek Ramaswamy to become the Republican nominee for governor. In a one-on-one interview, he…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Defying the state GOP establishment, Ohio business owner Casey Putsch is going head-to-head with Vivek Ramaswamy for the Republican nomination for governor. In a one-on-one interview, he discusses his goals, platform and prior comments about the Holocaust. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/w...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared likely Tuesday to keep in place laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared likely Tuesday to keep in place laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared likely Tuesday to keep in place laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/r...
A Texas-based company was chosen as the highest and best bid to frack about 170 acres of Leesville Wildlife Area during Monday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/t...
Texas-based company approved to frack more than 170 acres of wildlife area in eastern Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal
A Texas company was chosen as the highest and best bid to frack about 170 acres of Leesville Wildlife Area during Monday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A Texas-based company was chosen as the highest and best bid to frack about 170 acres of Leesville Wildlife Area during Monday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission meeting. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/t...
Thousands of protesters turned out across Ohio on Saturday, days after an ICE agent in Minneapolis shot a protester there in the face, killing her. As the protests took place, advocates worked to organize responses to future ICE actions in the Buckeye State. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/i...
In the wake of ICE shooting, protests in Ohio, preparation for more raids • Ohio Capital Journal
After ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Ohioans protest and plan ways to respond to any future immigration raids.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Thousands of protesters turned out across Ohio on Saturday, days after an ICE agent in Minneapolis shot a protester there in the face, killing her. As the protests took place, advocates worked to organize responses to future ICE actions in the Buckeye State. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/i...
"Husted praises ICE, warns Ohioans to steer clear of agents apprehending people." www.statenews.org/government-p...
Husted praises ICE, warns Ohioans to steer clear of agents apprehending people
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) weighed in after days of protests against ICE in Ohio and elsewhere.
www.statenews.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"Husted praises ICE, warns Ohioans to steer clear of agents apprehending people." www.statenews.org/government-p...
A $202 million award has been announced for Ohio to combat hospital closures and lack of access to health care in rural areas. The funding was welcomed by state leaders and advocates, but is seen as a temporary fix to a problem made worse by federal cuts. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/f...
Federal funds for rural health on the way to Ohio, but not enough to offset cuts, advocates say • Ohio Capital Journal
When the state applied for federal funds targeted at rural health, it acknowledged the tenuous state of health in rural Ohio, noting the danger of hospital closures and lack of access as part of the…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
A $202 million award has been announced for Ohio to combat hospital closures and lack of access to health care in rural areas. The funding was welcomed by state leaders and advocates, but is seen as a temporary fix to a problem made worse by federal cuts. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/14/f...
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