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Columbus City Council approves $10 million for affordable housing
The money will allow the Central Ohio Community Land Trust to continue building and selling affordable homes.

DeWine calls for immediate ban on synthetic kratom, action on natural form
Gov. Mike DeWine is urging the state pharmacy board to immediately ban synthetic kratom while beginning a formal process that could also restrict natural kratom.

DeWine outlines priorities for his final year in office: Ohio property taxes, education and more
In an interview with 10TV's Stacia Naquin, DeWine shared his thoughts and final reflections throughout his governorship.

Snow Trails in Mansfield now open for 2025-26 season
The resort kicked off its 65th season for the season Thursday.

Whoβs responsible when a tenantβs dog bites? Ohio Supreme Court weighs in
The outcome could determine where those with dogs can rent.

Ohio bill to ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to marijuana law goes to Gov. Mike DeWine
Ohio Senate Bill 56, targeting intoxicating hemp and cross-border marijuana, now awaits Governor DeWine's signature after clearing the General Assembly.

More than 100 Ohio school districts add LifeWise Academy in 2025 after religious release law passed
Religious release time instruction must meet three criteria: the courses must take place off school property, be privately funded, and students must have parental pe

Ohio Supreme Court rules police officers can be considered victims under Marsyβs Law
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick DeWine ruled Marsyβs Lawβs definition of victim encompassed the officers involved in a July 2023 incident.

Thousands of Ohioans could face homelessness because of federal policy change
Nationally, 170,000 people are at risk of going back to homelessness because of this policy change.

DeWine signs bill to create escaped convict alert system
Local law enforcement can alert the area surrounding a jail, workhouse or correctional institution when a convicted felon escapes custody, the legislation text says.

DeWine announces $5 million grant to Ohio hospitals for pediatric cancer research
The investment, established as part of the fiscal year 2026-2027 state biennial budget, will go toward multiple pediatric cancer research studies.

Columbus home sales projected to dip in 2026, but prices expected to rise
Realtor.com is projecting home sales in the region could fall by about 2% next year.

Governor DeWine vetoes bill that would have let teenagers work later hours on school nights
DeWine's office said the bill would have allowed 14 and 15-year-olds work until 9 p.m. on school nights.

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to ban dual citizenship across US
Ohio U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno recently introduced legislation that would effectively ban dual citizenship in the United States.

Hilliard holds public meeting on housing study as population surges
The City of Hilliard held a public meeting on Wednesday night to invite resident feedback on an ongoing housing survey.

Ohio finalizes 20-year agreement for federal access to voter citizenship data
The state now gains long-term use of SAVE system to verify voter eligibility. Critics warn of risks to privacy and potential wrongful purges.

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