Sarah Donaldson

3 days ago | ideastream.org | Sarah Donaldson

When state lawmakers advanced the biennial state budget last month, they redirected Ohio Housing Trust Fund money, leaving advocates concerned about the future of the fund set aside for new affordable housing and subsidized housing maintenance. Under the Ohio Revised Code, for every fee a county recorder collects, some money goes to the 25-year-old Ohio Housing Trust Fund, with that funding divided evenly between the state and the origin county.

3 days ago | wosu.org | Sarah Donaldson

When state lawmakers advanced the biennial state budget last month, they redirected Ohio Housing Trust Fund money, leaving advocates concerned about the future of the fund set aside for new affordable housing and subsidized housing maintenance. Under the Ohio Revised Code, for every fee a county recorder collects, some money goes to the 25-year-old Ohio Housing Trust Fund, with that funding divided evenly between the state and the origin county.

6 days ago | wosu.org | Sarah Donaldson

The Ohio GOP state central committee voted to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2026 governor’s race, further solidifying Ramaswamy’s power heading into a contested but increasingly one-man primary. Ramaswamy isn’t the only GOP candidate vying to succeed Gov. Mike DeWine come 2027. Attorney General Dave Yost declared he was running in January, but has been all but shut out by fellow elected officials, who quickly fell behind Ramaswamy. And Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel—selected by Gov.

6 days ago | wosu.org | Sarah Donaldson

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is pushing to more strictly regulate submetering, which is when third party middlemen purchase electricity or another utility at wholesale price and then resell it. Reps. Tex Fischer (R-Boardman) and Sean Brennan (Parma) said Tuesday those who submeter offer the same services as traditional utilities, but without the regulatory strings attached, like abiding by potential consumer protections, offering payment assistance programs and honoring disconnection procedures.

1 week ago | statenews.org | Sarah Donaldson

Secretary of State Frank LaRose was all decked out for Election Day this Tuesday, from his custom-made "I Voted" sticker socks hidden under his khakis to his walkie-talkie that connected him with all 88 county boards of elections. During a May election with just one statewide race, a legislative-led constitutional amendment, and dismal turnout, it’s hard not to think about future cycles, and LaRose certainly was.