Dec 04 Former chair of Ohio utility regulator surrenders in $60 million bribery scheme linked to energy bill By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The charges announced Monday include 11 counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud and illegal monetary transactions in the bribery scheme related to a legislative bailout of two nuclear power plants. Continue reading
Nov 24 Timing of Ohio’s new abortion protections unclear due to pending lawsuits By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The amendment did not repeal any existing Ohio laws relating to reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, delay or significantly water it down. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 8:45 In Ohio, nurse practitioners push to lift restrictions on how they provide care By Stephanie Sy, Gabriel Roy One in four health visits in the U.S. are now provided by non-physicians, as a growing number of nurse practitioners fill in critical health care gaps. But nurse practitioners say their work is hampered by outdated restrictions on providing care… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 9:53 Why people in an Ohio town feel left behind in the modern U.S. economy By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Sarah Clune Hartman, Ethan Dodd Steubenville, Ohio, was once a powerhouse of American manufacturing. But like many communities that depended on the steel industry, it has struggled to find its place in the modern economy as the country as a whole sees high growth and… Continue watching
Nov 07 Takeaways from election night 2023 as Democrats notch early wins in Kentucky and Ohio By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The off-year elections have major implications for both of those states and provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. Continue reading
Nov 07 Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest win for reproductive rights By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The outcome of Tuesday's intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents. It follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. Continue reading
Nov 07 A quick guide to the major races for Election Day 2023 By Lisa Desjardins Every election tells us something. Here's why we are fascinated by Tuesday’s races. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 7:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on key races to watch on Election Day 2023 By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the 2024 presidential race and some critical elections happening Tuesday. Continue watching
Nov 06 Your quick guide to the most-watched races of Election Day 2023 By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Big races in Tuesday’s off-year general election have been dominated by the ongoing debate over abortion rights. Continue reading
Nov 03 An Ohio amendment serves as a testing ground for statewide abortion fights expected in 2024 By Julie Carr Smyth, Christine Fernando, Associated Press A constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Ohio will be decided in what is expected to be a preview of abortion battles across the country in 2024. Continue reading