Ohio Capital Journal

Organizers launch bid to overturn Ohio’s latest marijuana law changes

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is mounting a referendum effort against a measure cracking down on intoxicating hemp and making ...
Ohio Capital Journal

New Ohio Election Integrity Commission begins to take shape

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has tapped leadership for the new Ohio Election Integrity Commission. As part of last ...
Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio’s minimum wage increases to $11 per hour in 2026

Ohio’s minimum wage will go up to $11 an hour for non-tipped workers and $5.50 for tipped employees on Jan. 1.
Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio’s public schools end 2025 feeling bruised. The governor doesn’t see it that way.

Ohio's public schools had a rough 2025, losing billions in expected school funding while also gaining more responsibilities ...
Ohio Capital Journal

The benefits of raising the Ohio cigarette tax far outweigh the costs, analysis says

Gov. Mike DeWine earlier this year proposed nearly doubling Ohio's cigarette tax to fund child tax credits. It didn't pass ...