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Julia Kuo for The Marshall ProjectEnacted in 2019, Reagan Tokes Law was designed to protect the public with a carrot-and-stick approach to incarceration. It gave prison administrators exclusive powers to add time for people who misbehave behind bars, or to recommend early release for those who follow the rules. -
Ohio StateU.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley granted the temporary restraining order in a case filed by Ohio State doctoral student Prasanna Oruganti, whose visa was revoked.
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Concerns and online anger are continuing over the university's choice to place the 2025 Black Alumni Reunion in Athens and a Women's History Month event in Lancaster on hold. -
There’s a lot of concern about temporary protected status for refugees from Ukraine in Ohio, with an estimated 1 in 10 Ukrainians in the US on TPS living in northeast Ohio. -
A week after Ohio State University announced the closure of its diversity, equity and inclusion offices, OSU's Black Alumni Society encouraged alumni to make their voices heard. -
Columbus City Schools' Board President Michael Cole is not seeking re-election. Cole just became president of the board this year and replaced two other presidents who didn't hold the position for long. Cole spoke to WOSU about why he thinks leadership is changing so much. -
The new Eastland plan focuses on eight areas: housing, retail, small business, education, community well-being, jobs, transportation, identity, and gathering spaces. -
An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced changes to cannabis law, just a week after the Senate along party lines sent over an overhaul of the state’s adult-use program. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentDarke County is the center of Ohio's egg industry and its poultry farmers have been particularly hit hard. This loss drew Gov. Mike DeWine and other state and industry leaders out Thursday afternoon. -
Ohio Right to Life filed a complaint with the Ohio Department of Health last month over HeyJane.com. -
Aaron Baer said it’s his own endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy and not Dave Yost, and not the endorsement of the Center for Christian Virtue. -
The 2025 Black Alumni Reunion, originally scheduled for April 10-13 in Athens, has been placed on hold as the university assesses anti-DEI rules and regulations at the state and federal government levels.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine announce safety measures intended to combat repeated threats against city, school and other buildings and businesses in Springfield targeting the Haitian community. -
The council is expected to vote on legislation involving funding for the Department of Technology. -
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the area around the Statehouse was declared safe. Officials said troopers and explosive-detecting K9s conducted a thorough search of the facility and determined it was safe. -
Sen. JD Vance, in a media appearance, blames the media for ignoring the situation in Springfield, Ohio, and justifies false stories about Haitian migrants. -
Business & EconomyForsee Power is a French company that just opened an electric vehicle battery plant and headquarters in Hilliard. -
Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday he will send at least $2.5 million in state assistance to Springfield, a western Ohio city home to a community of Haitian immigrants. -
The Columbus City Council announced it will hold a briefing on the cyber attack during every council meeting going forward. The council also plans to hold a public hearing in early October. -
Business & EconomySupporters tout 3D concrete printing as a solution to building fast, affordable housing, but the technology is new and comes with plenty of unforeseen hiccups. -
Labor unions backing U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in his reelection bid against entrepreneur Bernie Moreno bashed Moreno over plans for a new car dealership north of Columbus. -
A panel of three appeals court judges has thrown out the months-long dispute over who controls the Ohio House Republicans’ campaign account.
