Ohio
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Ohio has ties to Appalachian Trail’s uncertain future
As the Appalachian Trail turns 100, conservation groups are sounding alarms over federal funding freezes and staff cuts. The trail runs through the …
Monday, May 12, 2025
Ohio voices call for early mental health support
As youth mental health challenges rise and federal restructuring threatens key programs, former Ohio Gov. and 2016 Republican presidential candidate …
Ohio cities brace for impact of federal EV rollback proposals
As air pollution levels rise in parts of Ohio, new federal proposals could roll back protections that limit emissions from gas-powered vehicles…
Health coverage holds up Ohio’s child care
Ohio's child care system is under strain and a new national report highlighted how Medicaid helps support the workforce behind early childhood care…
Public school advocates look to OH Senate to restore Fair School Funding
As Ohio lawmakers debate the state budget, advocates for public schools are voicing concerns proposed cuts and policy changes could harm children's …
Ohio families left waiting as child tax credit stalls
A refundable child tax credit aimed at helping families with young children was proposed in Gov. DeWine's budget but was stripped out by the Ohio …
Power shift: Executive authority and Ohio’s political lean
President Donald Trump has completed his first 100 days in office, and experts are watching how his executive actions may play out in the courts and …
Ohio lawmakers consider free meals for all K-12 students
By Lauren Cohen / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. S.B. 109, a bill that …
Reports: Ohio communities lead on solar growth
A pair of new reports shows Ohio communities are quietly leading the way on clean energy, from urban centers to small towns, with solar power playing …
Hope and healing in Ohio's foster system
As Ohio approaches National Foster Care Month in May, one family's journey highlights how therapeutic foster care can change lives. A 12-year-old …
Ohio's EV progress at risk as Congress considers emissions rollback
Congress is preparing to vote Wednesday on whether to roll back Ohio's authority to set tougher vehicle emissions standards. New research from …
Ohio crops at risk as federal cuts disrupt seed preservation
A little-known federal program has quietly safeguarded the crops feeding the nation, including key Ohio staples like soybeans, tomatoes, corn and …