Nick Evans

If all goes to plan, lawmakers will be asking Ohio voters next May to renew a multibillion-dollar fund that helps get shovels in the ground for local public works projects like roads and sewers, extending the State Capital Improvement Program for another 10 years.

Intel has faced setbacks with its “Silicon Heartland” fab currently under construction outside New Albany, Ohio. But now $7.8 billion in federal grants are beginning to flow to Intel projects around the country, including $1.5 billion for the Ohio project.

Ohio lawmakers are pushing for changes that would make voter list maintenance more frequent and far more demanding. Recent changes tack on requirements that all Ohio voters prove their citizenship.

Ohio Republican state Sen. Terry Johnson of McDermott wants Ohio law to incorporate a definition of 'antisemitism,' but some civil rights organizations contend that approach has chilled legitimate speech.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and the state ballot board cleared supporters of a citizen-led initiative aimed at enshrining greater voting access in the state constitution to begin collecting signatures.

Two Ohio Democrats want to impose a 10-day waiting period before for gun purchases. The provision would only apply to licensed dealers, but the bill’s sponsors argue that cooling off period will save lives.

Another election has come and gone in Ohio with no reports of widespread fraud. That hasn’t stopped a handful of Republican state senators from advancing legislation to place new restrictions on how Ohioans cast their ballots.

State lawmakers in Ohio want to prohibit local governments from using public dollars in support of abortion. They’re casting a wide net.

Last week, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost allowed a state constitutional amendment to go forward after previously rejecting it.His approval was a formality but it could open to door to another amendment Yost has repeatedly blocked.

Ohio Republicans argued Trump's opponents should give him a fair chance in his second term. But even if they struck a softer tone, there was little to suggest they believe Trump will moderate on his stated policy priorities.

With J.D. Vance getting a promotion to Vice President, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has a big decision on his hands figuring out who should replace him. DeWine said he has a lot of worthy choices, but isn't discussing names just yet.

Sorting through the results, several political scientists say the 2024 election firmly cements Republicans’ ascendancy in Ohio, and while Democrats can find some bright spots, they face an uncertain future.

In a final message ahead of Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose reminded voters about basic procedures like bringing a photo ID and what to expect as returns begin rolling in on Tuesday night.

Voters have elected Republican Bernie Moreno to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate according to projections from the Associated Press. Moreno defeated incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has held the office since 2006.

The University of Akron Bliss Institute found Republican former President Donald Trump running ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in Ohio, and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown holding a slight advantage against his Republican challenger Bernie Moreno.

A federal district judge has given Ohio the green light to require naturalized U.S. citizen voters show proof of citizenship, if asked, to cast a ballot. In 2006, the same judge determined the law requiring this was unconstitutional and permanently enjoined it.

Republican Donald Trump's controversial style has been central to his appeal but it has also pushed many in the party away. One group is trying to use turn those disaffected Republicans in Ohio against the former president.

In Cincinnati Monday, outgoing West Virginia Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and former Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman made the case for bipartisanship in an era of increasingly polarized politics.

Among Black voters the church is an important vehicle for organizing and activism. Pastors in Ohio are hearing many concerns, and they’re encouraging members not just to vote, but to really consider how their choice could impact their community.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced six indictments for voter fraud Tuesday stemming from referrals made by Secretary of State Frank LaRose earlier this year. But even as the AG insisted on the importance of the investigations and prosecutions he sought to calibrate the scope of the issue.