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Taxpayers were overcharged for patient meds. Then came the lawyers.
Shalina Chatlani examined the health care system in Mississippi as a part of The New York Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship. The story cannot be republished by other outlets. In 2018, when Mike DeWine was Ohio’s attorney general, he began investigating an obscure corner of the health care industry. He believed that insurers were inflating prescription […] The post Taxpayers were overcharged for patient meds. Then came the lawyers. appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
More than 91,000 have applied for Ohio private school voucher expansion
There have been more than 91,100 applications for Ohio’s private school voucher expansion program so far this school year — a dramatic increase compared to previous years. Out of 91,157 voucher expansion applications, 87,312 scholarships have been awarded as of March 18 — amounting to $394,015,641 in allocated funding, according to the Ohio Department of […] The post More than 91,000 have applied for Ohio private school voucher expansion appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Supreme Court Democratic candidates look to rise above party labels in general election
The three Democrats running for Ohio Supreme Court in November criticized the 2021 law that added party labels to the state high court in a press call Wednesday, saying the politicization of the judiciary branch should be a major concern to all voters. Incumbent justices Melody Stewart and Michael Donnelly joined with appellate judge Lisa […] The post Ohio Supreme Court Democratic candidates look to rise above party labels in general election appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Analysis: Ohio has had weird, violent weather. Is it time to link it to climate change?
For two years running, Ohio has seen what used to be rare February tornadoes, followed by a deadly outbreak just last week. But news coverage of the twisters almost completely omitted any mention of climate change. With climate scientists overwhelmingly agreeing that human-caused warming is happening and last year having the hottest average global temperature […] The post Analysis: Ohio has had weird, violent weather. Is it time to link it to climate change? appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohioans want solutions for immigration, not political theater
When an immigration bill that would have addressed the border, asylum, and certainty for our resettled Afghan allies failed to advance earlier this month, I felt frustrated with legislators. Political theater and fundraising seem preferable to governing and passing needed legislation. In Ohio, I am seeing much less political attitudes toward immigrants and a desire for immigration […] The post Ohioans want solutions for immigration, not political theater appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Congress struggles to finish work on spending bills as another Friday deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Congressional staff were scrambling Wednesday to finalize sweeping legislation that would fund much of the federal government, but time was running short ahead of a Friday midnight deadline. Leaders of the House and Senate and the Biden administration announced Tuesday they’d reached consensus on the final six government funding bills for the fiscal […] The post Congress struggles to finish work on spending bills as another Friday deadline nears appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
A clean sweep: How Bernie Moreno became Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate nominee
Tuesday night went about as well as Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate nominee Bernie Moreno could’ve dreamed. Despite a three-person race, Moreno was able to secure a majority of GOP voters and won in all 88 of Ohio’s counties. And it’s a victory that cements former President’s Donald Trump’s influence in the state. In two elections […] The post A clean sweep: How Bernie Moreno became Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate nominee appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio House Speaker Stephens and allies mostly victorious in primary election, likely keeping gavel
The Republicans seeking to oust Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens after a bitter, two-year-long rivalry have failed, according to the initial results from the Secretary of State’s website and analyzed by WEWS/OCJ. Votes are still being counted, but so far, Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) seems to have been victorious, likely holding onto the gavel for two […] The post Ohio House Speaker Stephens and allies mostly victorious in primary election, likely keeping gavel appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump, GOP-led states argue ‘absolute presidential immunity’ claim to Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump renewed his call to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss charges against him, asserting that presidents enjoy near-total immunity from criminal prosecution. In addition, as a deadline loomed for briefs in the case, 18 Republican-led states filed an amicus brief Tuesday urging the Supreme Court to reverse the lower […] The post Trump, GOP-led states argue ‘absolute presidential immunity’ claim to Supreme Court appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Immigrants help balance America’s budgets
Immigration has become a hot topic in the federal election debate. Immigrant families have become a political football, with congressional Republicans finally having the opportunity to realize some of their anti-immigrant dreams but punting when they saw the chance to score political points. While much can be said about the politics of immigration — and […] The post Immigrants help balance America’s budgets appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio’s Primary Election Results: U.S. Congressional races in OH-2, OH-6, and OH-9
Political newcomers and current state lawmakers won in Ohio’s primary races for the 2nd, 6th, and 9th U.S. Congressional Districts. Businessman David Taylor is the Republican nominee for Ohio’s open 2nd Congressional District, covering a large swath of Southcentral Ohio, with 25% of the vote, according to unofficial AP results. Taylor, who described himself as […] The post Ohio’s Primary Election Results: U.S. Congressional races in OH-2, OH-6, and OH-9 appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Forbes defeats Jamison in Democratic primary for Ohio Supreme Court, unofficial results show
Appellate court Judge Lisa Forbes has won the Democratic Party’s nomination for an open seat on the Ohio Supreme Court, unofficial results from Tuesday night show as the Associated Press called the race for Forbes. Forbes is a judge on the 8th District Court of Appeals. She defeated 10th District Court of Appeals Judge Terri […] The post Forbes defeats Jamison in Democratic primary for Ohio Supreme Court, unofficial results show appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is set: Republican Bernie Moreno will face U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
Republican Bernie Moreno, Donald Trump’s pick for Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, has secured the Republican nomination according to the Associated Press. The AP called the race at 8:35 p.m., but the results will remain unofficial until they’re certified in about three weeks. Moreno will face Democratic Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in November. Some experts […] The post Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is set: Republican Bernie Moreno will face U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Live Election Day coverage of Ohio’s 2024 Primary
Here is the Ohio Capital Journal’s Election Day live coverage round-up for the 2024 primaries. Check back here for updates throughout the day, and unofficial results once the polls close. Today, Ohio Republican voters decide their nomination for U.S. Senate, while Democratic voters decide their nomination for an open Ohio Supreme Court justice seat. Meanwhile, […] The post Live Election Day coverage of Ohio’s 2024 Primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ending gerrymandering? Ohio redistricting reform supporters outline problem and proposal in panel
Some of the leaders of a campaign to reform redistricting in Ohio say the process of drawing districts may be complicated, but making necessary changes to end gerrymandering isn’t: “Political insiders have no business being in the process.” In a Monday panel discussion on Ohio State University’s campus, retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen […] The post Ending gerrymandering? Ohio redistricting reform supporters outline problem and proposal in panel appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohioans testify against Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed rules for transgender health care
Fourteen people testified against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed administrative rules for transgender health care during a public hearing Monday morning. The proposed rules would affect the care transgender youth would receive in hospitals and would also require medical providers to collect data on transgender health care — both adults and youth. “It’s two very […] The post Ohioans testify against Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed rules for transgender health care appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Moreno supporters share fears, conspiracies, and hopes in rally before Ohio primary
“Do you want to go back to the Romney, Bush, Cheney, Kasich, DeWine, Portman party?” was the question Ohio Republican U.S. Senate primary candidate Bernie Moreno asked as he stood before a crowd of supporters on March 17. They were gathered at the Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center in Milford, Ohio, packed together to […] The post Moreno supporters share fears, conspiracies, and hopes in rally before Ohio primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Northeast Ohio voter turnout 50% lower than past presidential primaries
Early voting numbers are still being calculated, but the primary has significantly lower turnout than in previous presidential election years. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections believes it is because of uncompetitive primaries for the nation’s leader. WEWS/OCJ Statehouse reporter Morgan Trau did her annual analysis on the early voting data that is being reported […] The post Northeast Ohio voter turnout 50% lower than past presidential primaries appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Honorable Republicans who tell the truth about Trump have become an endangered species
Every time Orange Julius breezes into town to entertain his delirious fandom of red hats (pumped up on the Village People and right wing propaganda) there should be a prominent sign in the background that reads, “The Emperor has no clothes.” At least one truthteller in a sea of madness. That was missing in Dayton […] The post Honorable Republicans who tell the truth about Trump have become an endangered species appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Donald Trump makes last minute push for Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary
A couple thousand Ohio voters spent a blustery Saturday on a Dayton tarmac waiting to see Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In front of bleachers done up with bunting, Trump promised the largest “deportation operation in American history” and compared immigrants to animals. He warned reelecting Joe Biden could be the last election in the […] The post Donald Trump makes last minute push for Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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