Andrew Tobias
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Andrew Tobias
@andrewjtobias.bsky.social
#CLE fan. Lifelong Ohioan. Politics reporter. UFO believer. Lowkey exerciser. Slow runner. Daddy x2. “Total soy boy." Average man. andrew@signalohio.org

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The development sets up a likely matchup next year between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. Gov. Mike DeWine is term-limited and can’t run for reelection.

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Democrat Tim Ryan passes on running in Ohio governor's race - Signal Ohio
The development sets up a likely matchup between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in next year's Ohio governor's race.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The fate of three swing seats held by Democrats — and control of Congress — could hinge on how Republicans redraw Ohio’s map and whether Democrats can rally voters to overturn it.

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Ohio redistricting talks continue as Democrats threaten map repeal
Republicans are preparing to help themselves add extra seats in Congress while Democrats are ramping up a threatened referendum campaign.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NEW: In a letter to Republican Party officials, Second District Court of Appeals Judge Ron Lewis, who’s facing some internal backlash over a decade-old tax related issue, cited a lack of unity among party insiders.

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Ohio Supreme Court candidate no longer seeking GOP endorsement, despite winning ‘pre-vote’ - Signal Ohio
Ron Lewis, who’s facing some internal backlash over a decade-old tax related issue, cited a lack of party unity in letter to GOP insiders.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Inbox: Former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, the 2022 Democratic nominee for governor, has endorsed Amy Acton for governor in next year's election.
August 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Ohio Supreme Court justice ends bid to run for Democratic colleague’s seat after GOP panel backs rival

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Ohio Supreme Court justice ends bid to run for Democratic colleague’s seat after GOP panel backs rival - Signal Ohio
Had he won next year's election, Republican Justice Pat Fischer would have been able to put off mandatory retirement for four more years.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“I would think sundial.”

“‘Kay.”
So here's the discussion where John Kruk asks Tom McCarthy how the person who invented the first clock knew what time it was
August 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The initiative foundered following the 2022 election in the face of opposition from Republicans, local judges.

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Vivek Ramaswamy considers reviving Ohio sentencing database
Vivek Ramaswamy floated reviving the database, which was a key issue in the 2022 Ohio Supreme Court races, during a recent campaign event.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Sherrod Brown says he didn’t plan to run for office again. But it turns out that’s exactly what he’s doing nine months after he lost his U.S. Senate seat in November last year.

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Ohio' Sherrod-Brown- launches 2026. U.S. Senate bid
Brown said he's watched the last eight months with alarm and could no longer sit by without trying to change Washington politics.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Billionaire makes huge contribution to political group backing Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

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July 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The long-considered ‘Flight Path’ project got $1.5 million in federal funding two years ago. But Dayton officials say Norfolk Southern has doubled its asking price for the abandoned track to more than $7 million.

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Dayton bike path stalled by Norfolk Southern's price of old rail
The 'Flight Path' project got $1.5 million in federal funding two years ago. But Dayton officials say Norfolk Southern double its price.
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July 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and other Republicans on the Ohio Ballot Board said the new anti-discrimination protections and the proposed repeal of the same-sex marriage ban were two separate topics.

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Ohio Republicans split LBGTQ rights proposal over gay marriage
The Ohio Ballot Board said proposed anti-discrimination protections and the proposed repeal of the same-sex marriage ban were separate topics.
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July 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Gov. Mike DeWine uses budget vetoes to help schools, libraries and some on Medicaid
DeWine sides with schools, libraries, Browns while signing budget
DeWine kept many GOP priorities, including a tax cut for the state’s top one-fifth of earners and $600 million for the Cleveland Browns.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Gov. Mike DeWine uses budget vetoes to help schools, libraries and some on Medicaid
DeWine sides with schools, libraries, Browns while signing budget
DeWine kept many GOP priorities, including a tax cut for the state’s top one-fifth of earners and $600 million for the Cleveland Browns.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Ohio lawmakers have promised to refund billions in property taxes from school districts. But will tax bills really shrink?

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Budget bill forces school districts to refund money
Ohio school districts whose bank accounts grow too large will be forced to issue refunds to local property taxpayers under a new state law.
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June 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The campaign group working to repeal SB1 contacted the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office on Thursday and said it had failed to collect enough signatures. The law now seems set to take effect on Friday.
Campaign to repeal anti-DEI Ohio higher education tells state it lacks voter signatures needed to get on ballot - Signal Ohio
Senate Bill 1 now is set to take effect on Friday after a repeal campaign missed a deadline to submit hundreds of thousands of signatures.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Vance headlined an Ohio Republican Party fundraiser in his first public appearance in his home state since becoming vice president

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JD Vance tells Republicans in Lima that Ohio is a red state now
JD Vance headlined an Ohio Republican Party fundraiser in his first public appearance in his home state since becoming vice president
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June 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The view from the back of the room at the Veterans Civic Center in Lima. JD Vance is headlining a fundraiser here that will begin in about 25 minutes.
June 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Ohio House Republicans float adding ‘draconian’ property tax proposal to state budget; driver’s ed reforms hit the curb

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Ohio House Republicans float adding ‘draconian’ property tax proposal to state budget; driver's ed reforms hit the curb - Signal Ohio
Ohio's House speaker isn’t ruling out adding the proposal to the state budget. And that’s freaked out local government officials.
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June 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Ohio House Republicans float adding ‘draconian’ property tax proposal to state budget; driver’s ed reforms hit the curb

Read this week's State Signals newsletter here:

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Proposed bill would slash property taxes by billions but leave hole in school, city budgets - Signal Ohio
House Bill 335 would eliminate what’s called “inside millage” – the portion of property taxes local governments can add without a vote.
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June 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Good morning from the Statehouse, where lawmakers are getting a briefing on revenue forecasts as they prepare to finish a budget bill.

Here's a fun chart of risks/nightmare fuel from the DeWine Administration's presentation.

My favorite is "artificial intelligence dystopia."
June 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Ohio Democratic Party picks Kathleen Clyde, a former Northeast Ohio public official, to lead its comeback

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Ohio Democratic Party picks Kathleen Clyde, a former Northeast Ohio public official, to lead its comeback - Signal Ohio
Clyde is a former state representative and ex-Portage County commissioner. She won with key backing from former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Welcome from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189, where the Ohio Democratic Party's executive committee is meeting to pick a new chair.

Here's a picture of Kathleen Clyde, the frontrunner for the job, mingling before the meeting.
June 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Ohio Democratic Party is meeting in Columbus tonight to pick a new chair. The odds-on favorite is Kathleen Clyde, after another candidate, Bill DeMora dropped out last week.
June 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ohio’s largest police union vows to recruit public officials more supportive of law enforcement
Ohio FOP vows to recruit pro-cop elected leaders
The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police says a lack of support from officials in Akron and elsewhere means it has to get more involved in politics.
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June 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The field has narrowed in the race to be the next leader of the Ohio Democratic Party after state Sen. Bill DeMora dropped out today.

He says he didn't have the votes to win.

This leaves an open lane for Kathleen Clyde, a former state representative who Sherrod Brown has endorsed for the job.
June 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM