Susan Tebben
@susantebben.bsky.social
Reporter: @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Formerly: WOUB Public Media, Athens (OH) Messenger, Glasgow (KY) Daily Times.
Always: Wife, cat servant, overthinker.
Formerly: WOUB Public Media, Athens (OH) Messenger, Glasgow (KY) Daily Times.
Always: Wife, cat servant, overthinker.
A national report shows a growing trend in telehealth abortions, something advocates in Ohio are concerned may be stifled with new legislation and varying protections across the country for all abortion services.
National report shows growth in telehealth abortions as concerns about access in Ohio continue • Ohio Capital Journal
A national report shows a growing trend in telehealth abortions, something advocates in Ohio are concerned may be stifled with new legislation, and varying protections across the country for all abort...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A national report shows a growing trend in telehealth abortions, something advocates in Ohio are concerned may be stifled with new legislation and varying protections across the country for all abortion services.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the head of the state’s Department of Children and Youth say they’ve engaged with the Trump administration to prove Ohio’s child care system is heavily safeguarded and worthy of federal funding.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth director joins DeWine in defending state child care • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the head of the state’s Department of Children and Youth say they’ve engaged with the Trump administration to prove Ohio’s child care system is heavily safeguarded and worthy...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the head of the state’s Department of Children and Youth say they’ve engaged with the Trump administration to prove Ohio’s child care system is heavily safeguarded and worthy of federal funding.
As the current Ohio General Assembly goes into its second year in 2026, abortion will still remain a topic of legislation, in small efforts to change laws, and large attempts to codify or prohibit the practice.
Reproductive rights regulated, tested in Ohio Republican bills, as Dems continue attempts to protect • Ohio Capital Journal
As the current Ohio General Assembly goes into its second year in 2026, abortion will still remain a topic of legislation, in small efforts to change laws, and large attempts to codify or prohibit the...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
As the current Ohio General Assembly goes into its second year in 2026, abortion will still remain a topic of legislation, in small efforts to change laws, and large attempts to codify or prohibit the practice.
Child care advocates are looking at Ohio’s 2026 elections, particularly the governor’s race, as a sign of how funding and priorities will be shaped for them as they seek to cover a huge budget shortfall.
Child care advocates hopeful for new year, but see long road ahead for funding, access • Ohio Capital Journal
Child care advocates are looking at Ohio’s 2026 elections, particularly the governor’s race, as a sign of how funding and priorities will be shaped for them as they seek to cover a huge budget shortfa...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Child care advocates are looking at Ohio’s 2026 elections, particularly the governor’s race, as a sign of how funding and priorities will be shaped for them as they seek to cover a huge budget shortfall.
Ohio governor, advocates, defend the state’s child care system amid Minnesota fraud claims
Ohio governor, advocates, defend the state's child care system amid Minnesota fraud claims • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and local advocates are defending the state’s child care system after comments from the Trump administration accusing another state of child care fraud.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Ohio governor, advocates, defend the state’s child care system amid Minnesota fraud claims
Members of the Columbus Metropolitan Library submitted union cards to the Ohio State Employment Relations Board, officially initiating their intent to hold a union election.
Columbus library workers make union plan official • Ohio Capital Journal
Members of the Columbus Metropolitan Library submitted union cards to the Ohio State Employment Relations Board on Friday, officially initiating their intent to hold a union election.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Members of the Columbus Metropolitan Library submitted union cards to the Ohio State Employment Relations Board, officially initiating their intent to hold a union election.
A new multi-state coalition is pushing for federal funding and support for Ohio and other Appalachian states as major flooding events increase in the region.
Coalition on flood policy pushes for proactive funding for Ohio, other Appalachian states • Ohio Capital Journal
A new multi-state coalition is pushing for federal funding and support for Ohio and other Appalachian states as major flooding events increase in the region.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A new multi-state coalition is pushing for federal funding and support for Ohio and other Appalachian states as major flooding events increase in the region.
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Ohioans are still awaiting the resolution of two different cases related to reproductive rights in the state. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/05/o...
Ohio courts still mulling reproductive rights cases, one set to extend into 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans are still awaiting the resolution of two different cases related to reproductive rights in the state.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ohioans are still awaiting the resolution of two different cases related to reproductive rights in the state. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/05/o...
Ohio Republican U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno wants to ban dual citizenship, arguing that it could raise questions about where someone’s loyalty lies. One triple citizen disagreed, warning that this would be a mistake.
Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to ban dual citizenship • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Republican U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno wants to ban dual citizenship, arguing that it could raise questions about where someone's loyalty lies. One triple citizen disagreed, warning that this woul...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ohio Republican U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno wants to ban dual citizenship, arguing that it could raise questions about where someone’s loyalty lies. One triple citizen disagreed, warning that this would be a mistake.
President Donald Trump’s signature law of his second term provides vastly more benefits to the rich Ohioans than to any other group, and it also takes more away from Ohio’s most vulnerable families than most people might realize, a new analysis says.
Report: Trump law is even harder on poor Ohioans than people might think • Ohio Capital Journal
The details of President Trump's signature law are even worse for the poor and hungry in Ohio than is commonly known, a new report says.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
President Donald Trump’s signature law of his second term provides vastly more benefits to the rich Ohioans than to any other group, and it also takes more away from Ohio’s most vulnerable families than most people might realize, a new analysis says.
The State Library of Ohio got some good news as a federal agency from which they receive grant money won a battle in federal court against an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Federal court decision spells win for State Library of Ohio, libraries nationwide • Ohio Capital Journal
The State Library of Ohio got some good news as a federal agency from which they receive grant money won a battle in federal court against an executive order from President Donald Trump.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The State Library of Ohio got some good news as a federal agency from which they receive grant money won a battle in federal court against an executive order from President Donald Trump.
The Thanksgiving holiday is known to include tables full of food, but with Ohioans still feeling the effects of federal cuts to SNAP and food banks still bending under the weight of demand, for some the table wasn’t quite as full.
Food insecurity faces ripple effects of shutdown, SNAP pauses • Ohio Capital Journal
The Thanksgiving holiday is known to include tables full of food, but with Ohioans still feeling the effects of federal cuts to SNAP and food banks still bending under the weight of demand, for some t...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Thanksgiving holiday is known to include tables full of food, but with Ohioans still feeling the effects of federal cuts to SNAP and food banks still bending under the weight of demand, for some the table wasn’t quite as full.
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.
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 cl...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 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.
Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to regulate kratom products and ban synthetic kratom
Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to regulate kratom products and ban synthetic kratom • Ohio Capital Journal
A Republican Ohio Senator wants to regulate natural kratom products and ban the synthetic version, while Gov. Mike DeWine wants to ban all kratom products.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to regulate kratom products and ban synthetic kratom
73 days in ICE detention: an Ohio hospital chaplain speaks out
73 days in ICE detention: an Ohio hospital chaplain speaks out • Ohio Capital Journal
In Episode 2 of our new Stories from the States podcast, you’ll meet Ayman Soliman, a former Cincinnati Children’s Hospital chaplain in Ohio. He was detained by ICE for 73 days, and now shares his exp...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
73 days in ICE detention: an Ohio hospital chaplain speaks out
A measure that includes the Ten Commandments in a list of “historical documents” was passed in the Ohio Senate on Wednesday. Ohio’s public schools will be required to display at least some of the documents on the list in each classroom of each school, according to Ohio Senate Bill 34.
Ohio Senate passes bill that lists Ten Commandments as 'historical document' • Ohio Capital Journal
A measure that would include the Ten Commandments in a list of “historical documents” was passed out of an Ohio Senate committee on Tuesday.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A measure that includes the Ten Commandments in a list of “historical documents” was passed in the Ohio Senate on Wednesday. Ohio’s public schools will be required to display at least some of the documents on the list in each classroom of each school, according to Ohio Senate Bill 34.
A bill regulating certain medications, which could include medication abortion drugs, was passed by the Ohio House on Wed. by a vote of 59-28.
Also on Wed.: Sponsor testimony on a bill requiring a legal liability statement to be signed by any patient before being prescribed mifepristone.
Also on Wed.: Sponsor testimony on a bill requiring a legal liability statement to be signed by any patient before being prescribed mifepristone.
Bill regulating drugs including medication abortion pills passes Ohio House • Ohio Capital Journal
A bill regulating certain medications, which could include medication abortion drugs, was passed out of an Ohio House committee on Wednesday, on its way to a full House vote.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A bill regulating certain medications, which could include medication abortion drugs, was passed by the Ohio House on Wed. by a vote of 59-28.
Also on Wed.: Sponsor testimony on a bill requiring a legal liability statement to be signed by any patient before being prescribed mifepristone.
Also on Wed.: Sponsor testimony on a bill requiring a legal liability statement to be signed by any patient before being prescribed mifepristone.
Ohio House passes bill requiring public schools show ‘Baby Olivia’ video to students in grades 5-12
Ohio House passes bill requiring public schools show ‘Baby Olivia’ video to students in grades 5-12 • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio House voted 58-26 to pass a bill that would require Ohio public schools to show a video produced by an anti-abortion group about fetal development to students.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ohio House passes bill requiring public schools show ‘Baby Olivia’ video to students in grades 5-12
Ohio House passes bill that allows schools teach positive impacts of religion on American history
Ohio House passes bill that allows schools teach positive impacts of religion on American history • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio House voted to pass a bill that would allow public schools and public universities to teach positive impacts of religion on American history during Wednesday’s House session.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ohio House passes bill that allows schools teach positive impacts of religion on American history
Ohio lawmakers send new Election Day deadline for absentee ballots law to governor
Ohio lawmakers send new Election Day deadline for absentee ballots law to governor • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to shorten the deadline again for returning absentee ballots — removing any grace period and invalidating all ballots that arrive after Election Day.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ohio lawmakers send new Election Day deadline for absentee ballots law to governor
Ohio House passes bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products, revise state’s marijuana laws
Ohio House passes bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products, revise state's marijuana laws • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio House passed a bill early Thursday morning that would make changes to the state’s marijuana laws and ban intoxicating hemp products.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ohio House passes bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products, revise state’s marijuana laws
A new Ohio bill would remove a requirement that the hepatitis B vaccine be administered to children attending child care or preschools. It would also bar schools from keeping out unvaccinated students if outbreaks of any disease occur.
Ohio bill would remove hep B from required preschool vaccines, emphasize right to vaccine exemptions • Ohio Capital Journal
A new Ohio bill would remove a requirement that the hepatitis B vaccine be administered to children attending child care or preschool. It would also bar schools from keeping out unvaccinated students ...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A new Ohio bill would remove a requirement that the hepatitis B vaccine be administered to children attending child care or preschools. It would also bar schools from keeping out unvaccinated students if outbreaks of any disease occur.
Workers from one of the biggest library systems in Ohio are establishing a labor union focused on improvements they say need to happen in areas such as wages and paid time off.
Workers at one of Ohio's largest library systems set to unionize • Ohio Capital Journal
Workers with the Columbus Metropolitan Library are establishing a labor union focused on improvements they say need to happen in areas such as wages and paid time off.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Workers from one of the biggest library systems in Ohio are establishing a labor union focused on improvements they say need to happen in areas such as wages and paid time off.
The federal government shutdown has ended, but Ohioans are still looking down the barrel of significant increases in health insurance costs starting in 2026.
Ohio health insurance to get much more costly without action to renew federal credits • Ohio Capital Journal
The federal government shutdown has ended, but Ohioans are still looking down the barrel of significant increases in health care costs starting in 2026.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The federal government shutdown has ended, but Ohioans are still looking down the barrel of significant increases in health insurance costs starting in 2026.
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NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/12/25): Demystifying (and Queering) Redistricting & Covering LGBTQ+ Org Cuts
Featuring: @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com), @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) & @laurenechapman.bsky.social (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
Featuring: @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com), @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) & @laurenechapman.bsky.social (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
This News is So Gay (11/12/25): Demystifying (and Queering) Redistricting & Covering LGBTQ+ Org Cuts
Featuring: Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal), Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Lauren Chapman (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
thebuckeyeflame.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/12/25): Demystifying (and Queering) Redistricting & Covering LGBTQ+ Org Cuts
Featuring: @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com), @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) & @laurenechapman.bsky.social (Indiana Public Broadcasting).
Featuring: @susantebben.bsky.social (@ohiocapitaljournal.com), @byadamrhodes.bsky.social (@ire.org) & @laurenechapman.bsky.social (Indiana Public Broadcasting).