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States are left to fill the gap without federal paid leave law
Only 14 states have laws mandating paid family leave programs.
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More than 40% of Ohio school districts have active LifeWise Academy chapters, with more on the way
A Secular Education Association organizer says students who opt out face bullying and isolation, comparing the program's spread to cancer.
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Ohio records its most expensive August ever for gasoline
Trump promised to cut energy prices in half and later predicted gasoline would fall below $2 a gallon. Instead, Ohio averaged nearly $4 in August and hit $4.18 as the war with Iran continued disrupting global energy markets.
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Whistleblower ruling hits Vivek Ramaswamy at worst possible time, reviving ‘conman’ attacks weeks before voting begins
A federal judge’s refusal to dismiss a whistleblower claim against Vivek Ramaswamy is dragging allegations about his business practices back into the center of the competitive Ohio governor race.
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SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch
Since 5.6 million people lost SNAP nationally, schools with mixed income levels risk losing federal funding formulas tied to enrollment, even in universal meal states.
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Court records unveil explosive claims inside ongoing lawsuit against Vivek Ramaswamy
TiffinOhio.net reviewed more than 150 pages of court records showing how Ramaswamy fought for years to kill the case — and why a federal judge just refused.
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Ohio GOP lawmaker accused of child sex abuse posts critic’s number, asks supporters to ‘blow up’ phone
Rep. Rodney Creech posted a critic’s phone number after receiving a “We believe your daughter” text and urged supporters to “blow up” the person’s phone.
National News
These vulnerable Republicans have targeted Social Security
Millions of Social Security recipients say they would not survive if the program was cut.
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USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order
The whistleblower says a single misread barcode could cause USPS to reject entire batches of ballots, potentially disenfranchising millions of voters.
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Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration
LaRose is appealing the ruling and asked the judge to let the requirements stand while the case continues, citing a Franklin County noncitizen voting case as justification.
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As Ohio grapples with fake comments on clean energy, some want crackdown
Ohio regulators rejected a 94-megawatt solar farm despite evidence of fabricated opposition comments, and never referred the case for prosecution.
National News
Federal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections
If Florida and Texas win their lawsuit citing the 150-year-old Comstock Act, mifepristone could become unavailable nationwide regardless of state abortion laws.
