Jeremy Pelzer

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Jeremy Pelzer

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks during the confirmation hearing of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump's choice to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, at Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)APCOLUMBUS, Ohio—During his first 10 weeks as a U.S. senator, Jon Husted’s nascent 2026 campaign collected more than $1 million, campaign-finance records show.

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Jeremy Pelzer

Case studies: While Ohio colleges where at least 56 international students had their visas revoked are sharing scant information, some immigration attorneys and court documents are revealing details. Some of the students protested policies that are against the positions of President Donald Trump. Democratic politicians have expressed some concern, while Gov.

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Jeremy Pelzer

COLUMBUS, Ohio—A federal judge on Wednesday permanently struck down Ohio’s law requiring social media companies to collect parental consent for residents younger than 16 who wanted to create social media accounts. The ruling, from U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley, marks a win for social media giants like Facebook, YouTube, and X, which challenged the 2023 state law on the grounds that it was unconstitutionally vague and violated Ohio minors’ free-speech rights.

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Jeremy Pelzer

NewsPublished: Apr. 11, 2025, 9:24 p.m.Jay Edwards, then Ohio House Finance Committee chair, speaks to reporters, Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Edwards, an Athens County Republican, filed paperwork Friday indicating he's running for state treasurer in 2026. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson)APCOLUMBUS, Ohio—Jay Edwards, a former state lawmaker whose 2026 plans have been the subject of Statehouse rumors for months, has filed to run for state treasurer, records show.

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Jeremy Pelzer

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025, 5:12 p.m.|Published: Apr. 11, 2025, 5:11 p.m.The Cleveland Browns want state funds to help renovate or build a football stadium. But they aren't the only team Ohio may need to help. This 2023 file photo shows Paycor Stadium during a Cincinnati Bengals game.