/tags/ohio-news Ohio News en-US Copyright Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:21:39 GMT /2025-07-01/dewine-approves-flat-income-tax-600m-for-cleveland-browns-stadium-in-two-year-ohio-budget Gov. Mike DeWine signed his last budget right at the deadline, vetoing 67 items, but allowing a flat income tax and $600 million for the Cleveland Browns' stadium in Brook Park to go forward. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:21:39 GMT /2025-07-01/dewine-approves-flat-income-tax-600m-for-cleveland-browns-stadium-in-two-year-ohio-budget Karen Kasler /2025-06-30/heres-how-the-miami-valley-could-reduce-some-of-its-11m-metric-tons-of-greenhouse-gases There are six big moves that the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission included in its Community First Energy Plan. Residents can give feedback on the draft plan by July 8. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:54:03 GMT /2025-06-30/heres-how-the-miami-valley-could-reduce-some-of-its-11m-metric-tons-of-greenhouse-gases Adriana Martinez-Smiley /2025-06-30/overhaul-of-cannabis-laws-stalled-again-to-ohio-hemp-retailers-relief Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any success modifying marijuana laws. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:17:59 GMT /2025-06-30/overhaul-of-cannabis-laws-stalled-again-to-ohio-hemp-retailers-relief Sarah Donaldson /2025-06-30/advocates-for-low-income-ohioans-urge-state-to-be-flexible-to-brace-for-medicaid-cuts A bill in Congress could cut Medicaid substantially, and advocates for low-income Ohioans says the state needs to be able to respond. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:13:04 GMT /2025-06-30/advocates-for-low-income-ohioans-urge-state-to-be-flexible-to-brace-for-medicaid-cuts Jo Ingles /2025-06-30/glass-walkway-delights-thrill-seekers-nature-lovers-alike-at-portage-county-state-park Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, known for its natural formations like Devil’s Icebox, the Narrows and Goldhunter’s Cave, welcomed the addition of the glass walkway in May. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:45:48 GMT /2025-06-30/glass-walkway-delights-thrill-seekers-nature-lovers-alike-at-portage-county-state-park Avantika Pai /news/2025-06-30/man-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-for-2023-licking-county-crash-that-killed-6-people Jacob McDonald was found guilty by Judge David Branstool on six counts of misdemeanor vehicular homicide and 11 counts of misdemeanor assault. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:38:17 GMT /news/2025-06-30/man-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-for-2023-licking-county-crash-that-killed-6-people George Shillcock /2025-06-30/orphan-wells-pose-threat-to-groundwater-in-ohio The Appalachian Basin – which includes parts of eastern Ohio – is one of the areas where aquifers are most at risk. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:13:00 GMT /2025-06-30/orphan-wells-pose-threat-to-groundwater-in-ohio Erin Gottsacker /2025-06-28/dewine-there-will-certainly-be-something-hell-veto-in-ohio-budget-but-he-offers-few-hints Gov. Mike DeWine said there will “certainly be something” he’ll veto in the two-year Ohio budget, but he wouldn’t give too many hints on Saturday morning. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:17:30 GMT /2025-06-28/dewine-there-will-certainly-be-something-hell-veto-in-ohio-budget-but-he-offers-few-hints Karen Kasler /2025-06-27/how-is-ohio-infrastructure-doing-analysis-flags-water-rail-systems The Ohio Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its report card for critical state infrastructure Wednesday. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:08:49 GMT /2025-06-27/how-is-ohio-infrastructure-doing-analysis-flags-water-rail-systems Sarah Donaldson /2025-06-27/ohios-largest-school-districts-frustrated-with-property-tax-carryover-cap-in-budget-urge-veto Eight of the largest school districts in Ohio are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a few provisions in the budget the legislature passed last week. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:02:49 GMT /2025-06-27/ohios-largest-school-districts-frustrated-with-property-tax-carryover-cap-in-budget-urge-veto Jo Ingles