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Commentary: The Ohio legislature is to be commended for taking AI personhood seriously but as directors of a lab that studies how technology is reshaping the legal and philosophical foundations of personhood we argue the current proposed bill is overbroad. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/o...
Ohio’s AI personhood ban risks outlawing the future • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio legislature is to be commended for taking AI personhood seriously, but ss directors a lab that studies how technology is reshaping the legal and philosophical foundations of personhood, we…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Commentary: The Ohio legislature is to be commended for taking AI personhood seriously but as directors of a lab that studies how technology is reshaping the legal and philosophical foundations of personhood we argue the current proposed bill is overbroad. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/o...
The Ohio governor's race is narrowing as Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gears up for a fight against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, likely avoiding a costly primary battle. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/w...
With others sitting out, Ohio governor race narrows down to Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio governor's race is narrowing as Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gears up for a fight against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, likely avoiding a costly primary battle.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Ohio governor's race is narrowing as Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gears up for a fight against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, likely avoiding a costly primary battle. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/w...
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed an academic intervention bill last week aimed to help students who score below proficient on state assessment tests. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/o...
Ohio Senate passes bill to help students with academic interventions, including high-dosage tutoring • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed an academic intervention bill aimed to help students who score below proficient on state assessment tests.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed an academic intervention bill last week aimed to help students who score below proficient on state assessment tests. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/o...
Staff cuts at an Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliate have been finalized, according to the union who represents workers there. Amid the cuts, staff were also notified that a clinic in the system will close this month. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/s...
Staff cuts finalized at Ohio Planned Parenthood system, includes clinic closure • Ohio Capital Journal
Staff cuts at an Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliate have been finalized, according to the union who represents workers there. Amid the cuts, staff were also notified that a clinic in the system will…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Staff cuts at an Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliate have been finalized, according to the union who represents workers there. Amid the cuts, staff were also notified that a clinic in the system will close this month. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/s...
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine has some decisions to make on property tax reform. State lawmakers have signed off on five proposals in recent weeks, and now they’re headed for DeWine’s desk. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Ohio lawmakers send five property tax reform measures to the governor • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has some decisions to make on property tax reform. State lawmakers have signed off on five proposals in recent weeks, and now they’re headed for DeWine’s desk.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine has some decisions to make on property tax reform. State lawmakers have signed off on five proposals in recent weeks, and now they’re headed for DeWine’s desk. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Ohio lawmakers have brought back up a bill to add party labels to candidates in local school board elections with a new amendment that would also eliminate all elected seats on the State Board of Education, making the entire body governor-appointed ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Ohio bill would add political parties to school board races, reduce State Board of Education seats • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio legislature brought back up a bill that would add party names to local school board elections, and added an amendment that would eliminate elected seats on the State Board of Education,…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Ohio lawmakers have brought back up a bill to add party labels to candidates in local school board elections with a new amendment that would also eliminate all elected seats on the State Board of Education, making the entire body governor-appointed ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Incarcerated women would have free access to feminine hygiene products in Ohio correctional facilities if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a newly passed bill into law ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/bill-...
Bill requiring Ohio correctional facilities provide free tampons and pads goes to Gov. DeWine’s desk • Ohio Capital Journal
Incarcerated women would have free access to feminine hygiene products in Ohio correctional facilities, if Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill into law.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Incarcerated women would have free access to feminine hygiene products in Ohio correctional facilities if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a newly passed bill into law ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/bill-...
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
Trump allows more foreign ag workers, eases off ICE raids on farms • Ohio Capital Journal
In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S.…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
The Trump US Agriculture Secretary's call for a reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming days after recipients began to see benefits that were stalled during the government shutdown ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Trump US Agriculture Secretary's call for a reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming days after recipients began to see benefits that were stalled during the government shutdown ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
A new Education Department regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who say it's an attempt to target organizations disfavored by the Trump administration ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — A new U.S. Department of Education regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who argue…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A new Education Department regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who say it's an attempt to target organizations disfavored by the Trump administration ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
Anti-abortion organizations and Republican elected officials are searching for more ways to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal resources after congressional Republicans successfully cut off federal Medicaid funding until at least July 2026. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood • Ohio Capital Journal
Anti-abortion organizations and Republican elected officials are searching for more ways to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal resources after congressional Republicans successfully…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Anti-abortion organizations and Republican elected officials are searching for more ways to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal resources after congressional Republicans successfully cut off federal Medicaid funding until at least July 2026. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge last Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, this time to the West African country of Liberia ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
Top ICE official elaborates on plan to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia • Ohio Capital Journal
GREENBELT, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia,…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge last Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, this time to the West African country of Liberia ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his chief of staff are under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, though the panel didn’t detail Friday why it’s looking into their actions. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
U.S. House committee opens probe of Georgia Republican Collins • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his chief of staff are under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, though the panel didn’t detail Friday why it’s looking into their…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his chief of staff are under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, though the panel didn’t detail Friday why it’s looking into their actions. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge last Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, this time to the West African country of Liberia. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
Top ICE official elaborates on plan to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia • Ohio Capital Journal
GREENBELT, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia,…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detailed to a federal judge last Thursday plans for the Trump administration to again remove the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, this time to the West African country of Liberia. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turned around their heated criticism in remarks to the press after an Oval Office meeting Friday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
Trump praises NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani in warm White House meeting • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turned around their heated criticism in remarks to the press after an Oval Office meeting Friday. After months of…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turned around their heated criticism in remarks to the press after an Oval Office meeting Friday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
A new Education Department regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who say it's an attempt to target organizations disfavored by the Trump administration. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — A new U.S. Department of Education regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who argue…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A new Education Department regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who say it's an attempt to target organizations disfavored by the Trump administration. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
The Trump US Agriculture Secretary's call for a reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming days after recipients began to see benefits that were stalled during the government shutdown. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Trump US Agriculture Secretary's call for a reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming days after recipients began to see benefits that were stalled during the government shutdown. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
Trump allows more foreign ag workers, eases off ICE raids on farms • Ohio Capital Journal
In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S.…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/r...
After months of debate, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will not be challenging former state health director Amy Acton for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026, he announced Friday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/f...
Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan not running for governor • Ohio Capital Journal
After months of debate, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will not be challenging former state health director Amy Acton for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
After months of debate, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will not be challenging former state health director Amy Acton for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026, he announced Friday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/f...
After an unnecessary, weeks-long disruption, more than 1.4 million Ohioans should have their federal food benefits for November, a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services confirmed last Thursday ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
Ohio officials: Federal food benefits for November are flowing • Ohio Capital Journal
After an unnecessary disruption by the Trump administration, federal food benefits are again flowing to Ohioans, state officials say.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
After an unnecessary, weeks-long disruption, more than 1.4 million Ohioans should have their federal food benefits for November, a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services confirmed last Thursday ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
Incarcerated women would have free access to feminine hygiene products in Ohio correctional facilities if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a newly passed bill into law. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/bill-...
Bill requiring Ohio correctional facilities provide free tampons and pads goes to Gov. DeWine’s desk • Ohio Capital Journal
Incarcerated women would have free access to feminine hygiene products in Ohio correctional facilities, if Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill into law.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Incarcerated women would have free access to feminine hygiene products in Ohio correctional facilities if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a newly passed bill into law. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/bill-...
Ohio lawmakers have brought back up a bill to add party labels to candidates in local school board elections with a newly amendment that would also eliminate all elected seats on the State Board of Education, making the entire body governor-appointed. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Ohio bill would add political parties to school board races, reduce State Board of Education seats • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio legislature brought back up a bill that would add party names to local school board elections, and added an amendment that would eliminate elected seats on the State Board of Education,…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ohio lawmakers have brought back up a bill to add party labels to candidates in local school board elections with a newly amendment that would also eliminate all elected seats on the State Board of Education, making the entire body governor-appointed. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has some decisions to make on property tax reform. State lawmakers have signed off on five proposals in recent weeks, and now they’re headed for DeWine’s desk. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Ohio lawmakers send five property tax reform measures to the governor • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has some decisions to make on property tax reform. State lawmakers have signed off on five proposals in recent weeks, and now they’re headed for DeWine’s desk.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has some decisions to make on property tax reform. State lawmakers have signed off on five proposals in recent weeks, and now they’re headed for DeWine’s desk. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/24/o...
Commentary: Should Ohio inmates be allowed to work remotely? ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/17/s...
Should Ohio inmates be allowed to work remotely? • Ohio Capital Journal
During the COVID-19 recession, the rise of remote work led to new opportunities for inmates to take classes and work toward getting high school and college degrees. Naturally, this also led to…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Commentary: Should Ohio inmates be allowed to work remotely? ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/17/s...