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Tune into our new weekly podcast, Stories From The States. In our first episode, host @fitzsimon.bsky.social talks about federal cuts that are jeopardizing Medicaid coverage.
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Stories From the States is a weekly podcast that explores, through personal stories, how people and communities across America are being affected by government decisions. Each episode examines a singl...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We've got a podcast! You can get Stories from the States wherever you get podcasts. First ep features my @ohiocapitaljournal.com colleague Marty Schladen.
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The Ohio House plan to set up a cryptocurrency reserve is turning into something different. One recent amendment expanded the scope of potential investments to include more traditional assets like bonds or exchange traded funds, @nckevns.bsky.social reports.
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Ohio cryptocurrency reserve fund measure opens the door to more traditional investments
Instead of just investing in Bitcoin, the Ohio Treasurer could put funds in other exchange traded products.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Ohio House plan to set up a cryptocurrency reserve is turning into something different. One recent amendment expanded the scope of potential investments to include more traditional assets like bonds or exchange traded funds, @nckevns.bsky.social reports.
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In all, Co-Chairman Bill Seitz walked the members through more than 20 different ideas, gently badgering them to settle any remaining quibbles and turn in proposed language for any last-minute ideas, writes @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Ohio property tax working group zeroes in on draft proposals
Later this week, Ohio’s Property Tax Reform Working Group will go over its draft report ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline set by Gov. Mike DeWine.Last Thursday, the members went through the list of propo...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In all, Co-Chairman Bill Seitz walked the members through more than 20 different ideas, gently badgering them to settle any remaining quibbles and turn in proposed language for any last-minute ideas, writes @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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A bipartisan pair of Ohio senators are working to rebuild a housing safety net program aimed at lower income seniors and disabled Ohioans. Via @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Ohio senators lead bipartisan effort to provide help with mortgage, utility or property tax payments
The pair of senators hope to provide a safety net for low income seniors and disabled Ohioans.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A bipartisan pair of Ohio senators are working to rebuild a housing safety net program aimed at lower income seniors and disabled Ohioans. Via @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Two Democrats want to prohibit Ohio lawmakers from accepting free or reduced-price tickets for professional sporting events. Details from @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Ohio Dems propose ban on lawmakers accepting free or reduced-price pro sports tickets
Two Democrats want to prohibit Ohio lawmakers from accepting free or reduced-price tickets for professional sporting events. The proposal comes on the heels of state lawmakers committing $600 million ...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Two Democrats want to prohibit Ohio lawmakers from accepting free or reduced-price tickets for professional sporting events. Details from @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and making it too complicated to maintain benefits ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/a...
As new Medicaid requirements loom, one Ohio recipient warns the complicated system will get worse • Ohio Capital Journal
Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and…
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August 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and making it too complicated to maintain benefits ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/a...
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The Ohio Manufacturers Association Energy Group and the Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel filed briefs calling for FirstEnergy Ohio utilities to pay more than half a billion dollars for regulatory violations in cases related to the House Bill 6 scandal. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/06/h...
HB 6 regulatory cases weigh what FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities should pay • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Energy Group and the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel filed briefs recently calling for FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities to pay more than half a billion dollars…
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August 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Ohio Manufacturers Association Energy Group and the Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel filed briefs calling for FirstEnergy Ohio utilities to pay more than half a billion dollars for regulatory violations in cases related to the House Bill 6 scandal. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/06/h...
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Ramaswamy, whose net worth is about $1 billion, has yet to put any of his own money behind his bid. Via @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Ramaswamy holds massive cash advantage in Ohio’s 2026 race for governor
Ohio’s candidates for governor have filed their first campaign finance reports, offering a glimpse of two starkly different campaigns.Democratic candidate Amy Acton raised $1.35 million — a record, he...
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August 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Ramaswamy, whose net worth is about $1 billion, has yet to put any of his own money behind his bid. Via @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Ohio Republicans are targeting US Rep. Emilia Sykes' seat as the process begins to redraw US House districts before the 2026 election. Republicans currently hold 10 of the 15 districts, but GOP politicians controlling the process may draw themselves more. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/31/o...
Ohio Republicans eye U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes’ seat as congressional redistricting begins • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Republicans are targeting US Rep. Emilia Sykes' seat as the process begins to redraw Ohio's US House districts before the 2026 election. Republicans currently hold 10 of the 15 districts, but…
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July 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ohio Republicans are targeting US Rep. Emilia Sykes' seat as the process begins to redraw US House districts before the 2026 election. Republicans currently hold 10 of the 15 districts, but GOP politicians controlling the process may draw themselves more. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/31/o...
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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night confirmed President Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to a lifetime position on the federal appeals bench, in the face of whistleblower allegations that Bove suggested defying a federal court order ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/30/r...
Bove confirmed by US Senate as federal appeals judge, despite misconduct complaints • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to a lifetime position on the federal appeals bench, in the face of whistleblower…
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July 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night confirmed President Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to a lifetime position on the federal appeals bench, in the face of whistleblower allegations that Bove suggested defying a federal court order ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/30/r...
Got a bit of a "midwest nice"-off in OH-13.
This week VP JD Vance said "the door is always open" if U.S. Rep. Sykes wants to work on legislation. Wednesday she rejected his characterization of OH cities as violent and offered to show him around the district.
This week VP JD Vance said "the door is always open" if U.S. Rep. Sykes wants to work on legislation. Wednesday she rejected his characterization of OH cities as violent and offered to show him around the district.
July 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Got a bit of a "midwest nice"-off in OH-13.
This week VP JD Vance said "the door is always open" if U.S. Rep. Sykes wants to work on legislation. Wednesday she rejected his characterization of OH cities as violent and offered to show him around the district.
This week VP JD Vance said "the door is always open" if U.S. Rep. Sykes wants to work on legislation. Wednesday she rejected his characterization of OH cities as violent and offered to show him around the district.
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The top executive of an Ohio hospital warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke in support of a former colleague the Trump administration is trying to deport ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/a...
After firing chaplains for speaking out, Ohio hospital CEO warns others to keep quiet • Ohio Capital Journal
The top executive of a venerable Ohio hospital last week warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide any facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke…
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July 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The top executive of an Ohio hospital warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke in support of a former colleague the Trump administration is trying to deport ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/a...
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VP JD Vance touted the One Big Beautiful Act at a steel mill in Ohio on Monday. He praised the limited tax deductions for tips and overtime in the bill that are set to expire after 2028, and rejected expert claims that millions will lose their health care ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/v...
VP Vance visits Ohio to tout the Trump/Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act • Ohio Capital Journal
Vice President JD Vance touted the One Big Beautiful Act at the Metallus steel mill near Canton, Ohio on Monday. He praised tax deductions for tips and overtime that are set to expire after 2028, and…
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July 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
VP JD Vance touted the One Big Beautiful Act at a steel mill in Ohio on Monday. He praised the limited tax deductions for tips and overtime in the bill that are set to expire after 2028, and rejected expert claims that millions will lose their health care ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/v...
Reposted by Nick Evans
The top executive of an Ohio hospital warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke in support of a former colleague the Trump administration is trying to deport. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/a...
After firing chaplains for speaking out, Ohio hospital CEO warns others to keep quiet • Ohio Capital Journal
The top executive of a venerable Ohio hospital last week warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide any facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke…
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July 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The top executive of an Ohio hospital warned employees about jumping to conclusions without all the facts, but didn't provide facts about the firings of two chaplains who spoke in support of a former colleague the Trump administration is trying to deport. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/a...
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The US Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a proposal to scrap a years-old finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten the environment and public health, a move former agency officials say would gut the EPA’s authority to reduce emissions ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/28/r...
Former EPA officials say Trump proposal will gut agency’s power to curb emissions • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a proposal to scrap a years-old finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten the environment and public health, a move that former agency…
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July 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The US Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a proposal to scrap a years-old finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten the environment and public health, a move former agency officials say would gut the EPA’s authority to reduce emissions ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/28/r...
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Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/g...
Ohio electric bills likely to keep going up after latest PJM auction • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most…
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July 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/g...
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Ohio House Republicans voted Monday to override a Gov. Mike DeWine veto of a provision in the state budget restricting the kinds of local levies that can be put to voters. The override now goes to the Ohio Senate to consider. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/21/o...
Ohio House votes to override one, not three, of Gov. DeWine's property tax vetoes • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio House Republicans voted Monday to override a Gov. Mike DeWine veto of a provision in the state budget restricting the kinds of local levies that can be put to voters.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ohio House Republicans voted Monday to override a Gov. Mike DeWine veto of a provision in the state budget restricting the kinds of local levies that can be put to voters. The override now goes to the Ohio Senate to consider. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/21/o...
With his signature late Monday night, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has allowed a controversial funding plan for a new Cleveland Browns stadium to go forward.
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Gov. DeWine signs off on using unclaimed funds for Browns stadium, future Ohio projects • Ohio Capital Journal
With his signature late Monday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has allowed a controversial funding plan for a new Cleveland Browns stadium to go forward. The state will tap its multi-billion-dollar pool of unc...
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July 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
With his signature late Monday night, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has allowed a controversial funding plan for a new Cleveland Browns stadium to go forward.
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North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday he won’t seek reelection when his term ends next year, opening up a seat that will become central to control of Congress during next year’s midterms. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/30/r...
North Carolina US Sen. Thom Tillis announces retirement after drawing Trump wrath • Ohio Capital Journal
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday he won’t seek reelection when his term ends next year, opening up a seat that will become central to control of Congress during next year’s…
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June 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday he won’t seek reelection when his term ends next year, opening up a seat that will become central to control of Congress during next year’s midterms. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/30/r...
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The testimony of Justin Blitz, FirstEnergy's former in-house lobbyist, filled in some details about what prompted the company to bribe former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chair Sam Randazzo. Details from @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Former FirstEnergy lobbyist takes stand in utility commission’s Ohio bribery scandal hearings
FirstEnergy’s former in-house lobbyist Justin Biltz took the stand Tuesday in a utility commission hearing about House Bill 6 — the bill at the heart of Ohio’s utility political bribery and corruption...
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June 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The testimony of Justin Blitz, FirstEnergy's former in-house lobbyist, filled in some details about what prompted the company to bribe former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chair Sam Randazzo. Details from @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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In a PUCO hearing Friday, June 13, Ohioans got an inside glimpse of the largest bribery scandal in state history. Details from @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Former FirstEnergy executive sheds light on Ohio HB 6 machinations, denies culpability
Testimony is underway in PUCO's hearing of HB6.
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June 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In a PUCO hearing Friday, June 13, Ohioans got an inside glimpse of the largest bribery scandal in state history. Details from @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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The Ohio Senate has approved a state budget eliminating the Ohio Elections Commission. Negotiators from the House and Senate still have differences to hammer out but both chambers advanced proposals that axe the independent state campaign finance watchdog. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/17/o...
Ohio House, Senate budgets eliminate agency tasked with campaign finance oversight • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Senate has approved a state budget eliminating the Ohio Elections Commission. Negotiators from the House and Senate still have differences to hammer out, but both chambers advanced proposals…
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June 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Ohio Senate has approved a state budget eliminating the Ohio Elections Commission. Negotiators from the House and Senate still have differences to hammer out but both chambers advanced proposals that axe the independent state campaign finance watchdog. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/17/o...
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According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, state officials are sitting on $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds. State senators are now eyeing that money for stadium funding. Via @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Senate passes Browns funding plan but some still question the idea
Ohio Republicans largely agree that shelling out $600 million to fund a new Cleveland Browns stadium is a good idea. They just disagree on how to pay for it. Gov. Mike DeWine proposed increasing the t...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, state officials are sitting on $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds. State senators are now eyeing that money for stadium funding. Via @nckevns.bsky.social of @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
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Tariffs are forcing up costs for businesses in Ohio and parts of three other states according to market surveillance published last week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. At least some of the costs are being passed on to customers, the report said. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/13/c...
Cleveland Fed: Tariffs are raising some prices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky • Ohio Capital Journal
Tariffs are forcing up costs for businesses in Ohio and parts of three other states, according to market surveillance published last week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. At last some of…
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June 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Tariffs are forcing up costs for businesses in Ohio and parts of three other states according to market surveillance published last week by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. At least some of the costs are being passed on to customers, the report said. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/13/c...
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Ohio Republicans largely agree that $600 million to fund a new Browns stadium is a good idea, but not on how to pay for it. Gov. DeWine proposed increasing the taxes, House lawmakers favored state bonds. State senators thought outside the box. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/12/c...
Can they do that? Ohio Senators propose novel, if questionable, Browns stadium funding plan • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Republicans largely agree that $600 million to fund a new Browns stadium is a good idea, but not on how to pay for it. Gov. DeWine proposed increasing the taxes, House lawmakers favored state…
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June 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ohio Republicans largely agree that $600 million to fund a new Browns stadium is a good idea, but not on how to pay for it. Gov. DeWine proposed increasing the taxes, House lawmakers favored state bonds. State senators thought outside the box. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/12/c...