Ohio Senate

The temporary halt on the 38.5 cent state tax on gas and 47 cent state tax on diesel will come up in an unexpected session tomorrow, called by GOP leaders just to vote on the plan.

Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions. The billionaire has given major donations to both Republican and Democratic candidates.

The Ohio Craft Brewers Association has been trying to kickstart Senate Bill 23 during the legislature’s recess.

The Republican behind last year’s law that sought to crack down on what conservatives view as liberal bias at public universities in Ohio has introduced a bill to fulfill a requirement in that law.

Under existing law, Ohioans generally need a state driver’s license or ID card, a United States passport or passport card or a military ID to do so.

Introduced by Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville), Senate Bill 358 establishes the new license plates. They have black backgrounds and white lettering.

People around data centers and future sites are sounding the alarm about their land and water use, utility costs and jobs created. The data center industry is starting to push back.

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers want to change the way the Medicaid program is managed in Ohio.

An alternative to the SAT and ACT college entrance exams that’s been favored by conservatives could be coming as an option in Ohio.

Voters will see ballot issues and levies, as well as state legislative and congressional primary elections on the May 5 ballot.