O’Malley v. Ronayne: Legal turf war brews inside Cuyahoga County government

A fight is brewing inside Cuyahoga County government over who should have authority over county contracts and legal advice, ...

Ohio’s ‘Black Laws’ stripped free Black residents of rights in a so-called free state

In 1804, Ohio passed “Black Laws” that barred testimony, schools, and jobs for Black residents—proving freedom in the North ...

Lawmakers fear Ohio lacks legal recourse when AI chatbots suggest harmful behavior: Capitol Letter

Ohio lawmakers are worried the state lacks clear, legal recourse against artificial intelligence chatbots that suggest ...

Columbus voters would consider eliminating Ohio's property taxes, but they want more info

The Dispatch asked voters across Columbus for their thoughts on property taxes and how they might vote on a proposal to ...
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You are struggling to pay your property taxes. Here's why Ohio lawmakers aren't helping | Opinion

It's hard to parse General Assembly Republicans’ disrespect for public schools, given that almost all Ohio legislators graduated from them.
Opinion

Ohio House makes a start on property tax reform, but it’s not enough - not by a long shot: editorial

If frustrated voters don’t see Ohio legislators crafting durable property tax reform rooted in fairness (including in fair school funding), it's very possible that all property taxes – for all ...