/politics-government Politics & Government en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:48 GMT /2025-07-30/dem-lawmakers-want-drilling-banned-under-ohio-state-lands-lake-erie Two Democrats want to change Ohio law and ban any drilling for oil and gas, although the bill is unlikely to secure backing from the majority caucus. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:48 GMT /2025-07-30/dem-lawmakers-want-drilling-banned-under-ohio-state-lands-lake-erie Sarah Donaldson /2025-07-29/nationwide-childrens-hospital-plans-1-27-billion-expansion The hospital plans to build a 14-story acute care facility and other buildings while adding 7,500 employees over 15 years. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:55:35 GMT /2025-07-29/nationwide-childrens-hospital-plans-1-27-billion-expansion Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2025-07-28/ohio-county-auditors-suggest-options-for-property-tax-relief The County Auditor Association of Ohio recently proposed several solutions to provide property owners some relief from the state's rising property taxes. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:35:43 GMT /politics-government/2025-07-28/ohio-county-auditors-suggest-options-for-property-tax-relief Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-07-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-has-rarely-attended-a-city-council-meeting-since-2016 Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther is not required by law to attend Columbus City Council meetings, but he does always have a plush leather seat with his name on it available in city council chambers on the dais. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:42:45 GMT /politics-government/2025-07-28/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-has-rarely-attended-a-city-council-meeting-since-2016 George Shillcock /show/all-sides/2025-07-28/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-exhibit-explores-snls-impact-on-comedy-politics-and-music One of the show's signature elements has been its take on political comedy. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-07-28/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-exhibit-explores-snls-impact-on-comedy-politics-and-music /2025-07-25/some-ohio-house-republicans-want-u-s-supreme-court-to-limit-injunction-power-of-lower-courts The Ohio lawmakers are circulating a letter to legislators in other states to get them to sign onto the effort. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:51:16 GMT /2025-07-25/some-ohio-house-republicans-want-u-s-supreme-court-to-limit-injunction-power-of-lower-courts Jo Ingles /2025-07-25/dewine-says-intel-has-affirmed-its-commitment-to-ohio-as-company-slows-new-albany-work State and local officials are reacting to Intel's announcement that the company was slowing construction on its $28 billion New Albany project in Licking County. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:08:15 GMT /2025-07-25/dewine-says-intel-has-affirmed-its-commitment-to-ohio-as-company-slows-new-albany-work Mark Ferenchik, George Shillcock /2025-07-24/dewine-says-veto-of-ban-on-snap-for-sugary-drinks-isnt-because-he-opposes-the-idea Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a provision in the two-year budget that limited SNAP funds for sugary drinks. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:24:45 GMT /2025-07-24/dewine-says-veto-of-ban-on-snap-for-sugary-drinks-isnt-because-he-opposes-the-idea Jo Ingles /2025-07-24/dewine-pushes-back-on-internet-gambling-bills-we-probably-have-enough-gambling-in-ohio Internet gambling in Ohio – not just on sports – is not a sure bet to become law. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:32:20 GMT /2025-07-24/dewine-pushes-back-on-internet-gambling-bills-we-probably-have-enough-gambling-in-ohio Karen Kasler /show/all-sides/2025-07-24/national-politics-with-ken-rudin President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is expected to add $3 trillion to the national debt. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-07-24/national-politics-with-ken-rudin