A new state law aims to make adoption easier in the state of Ohio. The legislation makes it easier for foster parents to adopt and could lessen burdens on mothers who choose to give up their babies for adoption.

For the first time, the Ohio Supreme Court says some contracts for surrogate parenting are legally enforceable. But that leaves a lot of surrounding questions unanswered.

A proposed law billed as a way to help parents grieve after a miscarriage Tuesday brought forth some very personal testimony on the Senate floor.

Last year’s death of a three-year-old Butler County boy at the hands of his foster parents is prompting continued debate among Ohio legislators over how to prevent future cases of abuse.