/politics-government Politics & Government en-US Copyright Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:50:16 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-26/columbus-campaign-reports-show-donations-from-councilmembers-out-of-state-residents Columbus City Council candidates Kate Curry-Da-Souza, Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel submitted their campaign finance reports. The reports show tens of thousands of dollars are coming from out-of-state sources for Vogel and sitting city councilmembers for Ross. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:50:16 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-26/columbus-campaign-reports-show-donations-from-councilmembers-out-of-state-residents George Shillcock /2025-04-25/report-ohio-house-budget-will-cost-appalachian-k-12-schools-over-half-a-billion-dollars The report took a look at the House-passed budget and its effect on schools in Ohio's Appalachian region. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:08:24 GMT /2025-04-25/report-ohio-house-budget-will-cost-appalachian-k-12-schools-over-half-a-billion-dollars Jo Ingles /2025-04-25/republican-approved-ohio-house-budget-erases-commission-that-handles-campaign-finance-cases The House budget eliminates a 30-year-old commission intended to enforce campaign finance laws in Ohio. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:55:00 GMT /2025-04-25/republican-approved-ohio-house-budget-erases-commission-that-handles-campaign-finance-cases Karen Kasler /2025-04-25/dewine-unsure-why-ohio-student-visas-were-pulled-but-says-theres-more-to-discuss-on-the-issue More than five dozen international students from colleges throughout Ohio have had their visas pulled by federal authorities in recent weeks. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:40:00 GMT /2025-04-25/dewine-unsure-why-ohio-student-visas-were-pulled-but-says-theres-more-to-discuss-on-the-issue Jo Ingles /2025-04-23/despite-layoffs-and-delays-dewine-says-he-has-faith-intel-will-make-computer-chips-in-ohio Bloomberg News is reporting Intel plans to lay off 20% of its workforce. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:42:27 GMT /2025-04-23/despite-layoffs-and-delays-dewine-says-he-has-faith-intel-will-make-computer-chips-in-ohio Jo Ingles /politics-government/2025-04-23/columbus-rolls-out-911-software-that-translates-texts-from-55-languages-provides-video-link The software auto-detects the language of an incoming text and translates for dispatchers, then translates back to those contacting them. It's been in use since April 9. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:20:12 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-23/columbus-rolls-out-911-software-that-translates-texts-from-55-languages-provides-video-link Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-04-23/columbus-city-council-announces-new-plan-to-track-vacant-housing Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans said the system is being put in place to help aid code enforcement teams by more quickly identifying vacant properties causing problems in the community. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:08:51 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-23/columbus-city-council-announces-new-plan-to-track-vacant-housing Nick DeSantis /politics-government/2025-04-23/ohio-attorney-general-certifies-proposed-ban-on-police-immunity-after-loss-at-us-supreme-court With Ohio's nearly century-old ballot initiative process at risk of being permanently declared unconstitutional, Dave Yost moved immediately to dismiss the appeal he had filed in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:38:51 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-23/ohio-attorney-general-certifies-proposed-ban-on-police-immunity-after-loss-at-us-supreme-court Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press /2025-04-22/environmental-advocates-oppose-ohio-house-plan-to-cut-clean-water-program-nearly-45 Environmental advocates are among those opposing the Ohio House proposal to cut H2Ohio by nearly 45%. This possible change comes as the U.S. EPA and Trump administration also chop funding. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:58:36 GMT /2025-04-22/environmental-advocates-oppose-ohio-house-plan-to-cut-clean-water-program-nearly-45 Adriana Martinez-Smiley /2025-04-21/dewine-remembers-pope-francis-as-a-compassionate-world-leader State, national and international leaders are remembering Pope Francis, who died just after Easter Sunday. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:56:14 GMT /2025-04-21/dewine-remembers-pope-francis-as-a-compassionate-world-leader Jo Ingles