Ohio has a big problem with unpaid campaign fines. The state is owed around $100 million from people and groups who broke campaign finance rules. Now, the Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is serious about collecting this money. LaRose recently made this issue a top priority. He spoke about it at t
Ohio is getting a new team to keep an eye on campaign money and election rules. This new group, called the Ohio Election Integrity Commission, starts working on January 1. It's replacing the old Ohio Elections Commission, which some people thought was too slow. Republicans pushed for this change. T
Ohio's political scene is buzzing with excitement as voting for the 2025 Sloopy Awards kicks off. These awards, now in their eighth year, shine a light on the state's political figures, both the outstanding and the, well, not-so-outstanding. From governors to lobbyists, and even the best hangouts ar
Ohio recently made headlines with a unanimous, bipartisan agreement on a new congressional district plan. This achievement came after a lot of drama and protests. Critics filled hearing rooms, wearing the same shirts and shouting familiar slogans. It's easy to question if these protests are genuine
Ohio is considering a new law to stop high school athletes from making money off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This comes after a recent vote by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) to allow these deals. The OHSAA's decision came after a judge blocked their previous rules on N
Micro prop bets are tiny wagers on very specific moments in sports games. These bets are becoming a big issue. Major League Baseball (MLB) is trying to stop them. They think these bets threaten the fairness of the game. MLB talked to gambling companies about banning micro prop bets. They almost had
Vivek Ramaswamy has made a bold move into Ohio politics. He announced his bid for governor in 2026, marking a significant shift from his recent role in government efficiency efforts. Ramaswamy, a former biotech executive and author, has been making waves in the political scene. He was previously inv
Imagine a world where planting a flag on the football field could land you in jail. That's the vision of an Ohio politician who's had enough of flag-planting antics in sports. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams is proposing a bill to make this act a felony in the state. His idea comes after a chaot
