Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed cautious optimism following former President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The order, signed Thursday, sets in motion a
Category: Legislation
Ohio Lawmakers Push for State ID Requirement to Access Pornography
Ohio legislators are advancing a proposal that would mandate residents to verify their age using a state-issued ID before accessing online pornography. House Bill 84 (H.B. 84), introduced by Republican
Ohio Court Partially Overturns Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, Allows Puberty Blockers
An Ohio appeals court has ruled to partially overturn a state ban on gender-affirming medical care for LGBTQ+ youth, allowing doctors to continue prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The
Veterans Rally in Akron Amid Concerns Over VA Job Cuts
Veterans and their supporters gathered in Akron on Tuesday to protest recent job cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), joining a wave of demonstrations across Northeast Ohio,
Cleveland Municipal Court Resumes Operations After Cyber Attack
Cleveland Municipal Court has reopened its doors after a cyber attack forced a nearly three-week shutdown, disrupting court proceedings and frustrating visitors. In a statement, court administrators confirmed the reopening:
Port of Cleveland Braces for 2025 Shipping Season Amid Tariff Uncertainty
As the Port of Cleveland gears up for the 2025 shipping season, officials are cautiously optimistic about maintaining or surpassing last year’s economic impact, which reached $7 billion. However, uncertainty
Social Security Policy Changes Impact Ohioans
A recent policy shift by the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding overpayments is raising concerns among recipients in Ohio. Under the new rules, individuals who receive excess payments—whether due to
The Politics and Trade-offs of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Tariffs on steel and aluminum have long been a contentious issue in U.S. trade policy, with the Trump administration’s levies reigniting debates over their economic impact. While such tariffs are
Ohio Supreme Court to Weigh Columbus Gun Safety Regulations
The Ohio Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether Columbus can enforce its gun safety regulations while legal challenges to the ordinance are still pending. The city’s law,
Supporters and Vets Protest in Parma Against Proposed VA Job Cuts
Veterans and their advocates gathered outside the VA Clinic on Brookpark Road on Monday to voice their opposition to proposed job cuts within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The plan,