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“.. This is the kind of thing you would only expect to see in a banana republic,” Ms. Yellen said.

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close its doors after loss of funding • Ohio Capital Journal The Corporation for Public Broadcasting that helps fund public radio, PBS and hundreds of local stations across the U.S. announced Friday it will be shutting down after Republicans in Congress yanked…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting that helps fund public radio, PBS and hundreds of local stations across the U.S. has announced it will shut down after Republicans in Congress yanked more than $1 billion in previously approved funding ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/r...

Trump levies a host of new tariffs on U.S. trading partners • Ohio Capital Journal President Donald Trump pushed ahead with his promise to raise tariffs on foreign goods by Aug. 1, signing an order late Thursday increasing import taxes on products from nearly every U.S. trading…

President Donald Trump pushed ahead with his promise to raise tariffs on foreign goods by Aug. 1, signing an order late Thursday increasing import taxes on products from nearly every U.S. trading partner ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/r...

As new Medicaid requirements loom, one Ohio recipient warns the complicated system will get worse • Ohio Capital Journal Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and…

Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and making it too complicated to maintain benefits. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/a...

Ohio's energy companies want rate hikes as testimony accuses PUCO of hiding information • Ohio Capital Journal As areas across Ohio struggle with power outages and blackouts during the high heat, energy companies are seeking to increase utility bills. This comes as new testimony accuses the state's utility…

As areas across Ohio struggle with power outages and blackouts during high heat, energy companies are seeking to increase utility bills. This comes as new testimony accuses the state's utility regulators of trying to go easy on and help energy companies. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/o...

Ohio U.S. Senators Husted and Moreno keep putting Trump and billionaires over working Ohio families • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Republican U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted both swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution before taking their seats, but their loyalty to the rule of law was quickly supplanted by unyielding…

Commentary: Ohio Republican U.S. Sens Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted both swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution before taking their seats, but their loyalty to the rule of law was quickly supplanted by unyielding loyalty to a twice-impeached convicted felon. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/o...

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds massive cash advantage in Ohio's 2026 race for governor • Ohio Capital Journal In campaign finance reports, 2026 Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton raised $1.35 million. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million, and a super PAC supporting him reported…

In campaign finance reports 2026 Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton raised $1.35 million. GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million and a super PAC supporting him reported nearly double that, led by $10 million from a Pennsylvania billionaire. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/r...

DOJ plans to ask all states for detailed voting info • Ohio Capital Journal U.S. Department of Justice officials say the department will seek voting and election information from all 50 states, prompting concern among voting rights activists about how the department under…

U.S. Justice Department officials say they will seek voting and election information from all 50 states, prompting concern among voting rights activists about how the department under the control of President Trump plans to use the data. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/doj-p...

Justice Department demand for state voter lists underscores their importance • Ohio Capital Journal The Trump administration’s effort to scoop up voter registration lists from states underscores how these state-controlled voter lists are a major battleground in fights over access to the polls,…

The Trump administration’s effort to scoop up voter registration lists from states underscores how these state-controlled voter lists are a major battleground in fights over access to the polls, voter rights, and the future integrity of U.S. elections. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/j...

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds massive cash advantage in Ohio's 2026 race for governor • Ohio Capital Journal In campaign finance reports, 2026 Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton raised $1.35 million. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million, and a super PAC supporting him reported…

In campaign finance reports 2026 Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton raised $1.35 million. GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million and a super PAC supporting him reported nearly double that, led by $10 million from a Pennsylvania billionaire. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/r...

Politicians touting the Trump/Republican bill are focusing on the "No Taxes on Tips." The public deserves to know it's a limited tax deduction not "no taxes." The deduction is dependent on income level and expires after 2028. The corporate tax cuts in the bill do not expire, ever

Justice Department demand for state voter lists underscores their importance • Ohio Capital Journal The Trump administration’s effort to scoop up voter registration lists from states underscores how these state-controlled voter lists are a major battleground in fights over access to the polls,…

The Trump administration’s effort to scoop up voter registration lists from states underscores how these state-controlled voter lists are a major battleground in fights over access to the polls, voter rights, and the future integrity of U.S. elections. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/j...

DOJ plans to ask all states for detailed voting info • Ohio Capital Journal U.S. Department of Justice officials say the department will seek voting and election information from all 50 states, prompting concern among voting rights activists about how the department under…

U.S. Justice Department officials say they will seek voting and election information from all 50 states, prompting concern among voting rights activists about how the department under the control of President Trump plans to use the data. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/doj-p...

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds massive cash advantage in Ohio's 2026 race for governor • Ohio Capital Journal In campaign finance reports, 2026 Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton raised $1.35 million. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million, and a super PAC supporting him reported…

In campaign finance reports 2026 Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton raised $1.35 million. GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million and a super PAC supporting him reported nearly double that, led by $10 million from a Pennsylvania billionaire. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/r...

Ohio U.S. Senators Husted and Moreno keep putting Trump and billionaires over working Ohio families • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Republican U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted both swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution before taking their seats, but their loyalty to the rule of law was quickly supplanted by unyielding…

Commentary: Ohio Republican U.S. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted both swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution before taking their seats, but their loyalty to the rule of law was quickly supplanted by unyielding loyalty to a twice-impeached convicted felon. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/o...

Ohio's energy companies want rate hikes as testimony accuses PUCO of hiding information • Ohio Capital Journal As areas across Ohio struggle with power outages and blackouts during the high heat, energy companies are seeking to increase utility bills. This comes as new testimony accuses the state's utility…

As areas across Ohio struggle with power outages and blackouts during high heat, energy companies are seeking to increase utility bills. This comes as new testimony accuses the state's utility regulators of trying to go easy on and help energy companies. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/o...

For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard Without predictable trade policy and stronger support systems, small firms remain vulnerable to shocks they can’t afford to absorb.

"For America’s 35 million small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard." theconversation.com/for-americas...

As new Medicaid requirements loom, one Ohio recipient warns the complicated system will get worse • Ohio Capital Journal Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and…

Tarrezz Thompson runs an Ohio daycare for children with disabilities. She warns that Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts will force working families off of their health coverage by adding red tape and making it too complicated to maintain benefits. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/a...

State obligations for future retiree costs continue to grow, study finds • Ohio Capital Journal While more than a dozen states have shrunk their pension debt obligations in recent years, a majority continue to see growth in the gap between the amount of money retirees have been promised and the…

While more than a dozen states have shrunk their pension debt obligations in recent years, a majority continue to see growth in the gap between the amount of money retirees have been promised and the amount of cash states have set aside ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/state...

Nonprofit hospitals spend millions on stadium naming rights, raising eyebrows • Ohio Capital Journal Nonprofit hospital systems across the country are spending millions to plaster their names on sports stadiums and arenas, even as federal Medicaid cuts and economic uncertainty cloud their financial…

Nonprofit hospital systems across the country are spending millions to plaster their names on sports stadiums and arenas, even as federal Medicaid cuts and economic uncertainty cloud their financial futures ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/n...

Trump levies a host of new tariffs on U.S. trading partners • Ohio Capital Journal President Donald Trump pushed ahead with his promise to raise tariffs on foreign goods by Aug. 1, signing an order late Thursday increasing import taxes on products from nearly every U.S. trading…

President Donald Trump pushed ahead with his promise to raise tariffs on foreign goods by Aug. 1, signing an order late Thursday increasing import taxes on products from nearly every U.S. trading partner. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/r...

Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality • Ohio Capital Journal The gap between rich and poor Americans is increasing. The wealthiest 1% of Americans have more than five times as much wealth as the bottom 50%. In 2024, the wealthiest 19 families got $1 trillion…

Commentary: The wealthiest 1% of Americans have more than five times as much wealth as the bottom 50%. In 2024, the wealthiest 19 families got $1 trillion richer. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/s...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to ban prop bets after gambling allegations against Guardians players • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to get rid of proposition bets after two Cleveland Guardians players were placed on leave for gambling allegations.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to get rid of proposition bets after two Cleveland Guardians players were placed on leave for gambling allegations ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close its doors after loss of funding • Ohio Capital Journal The Corporation for Public Broadcasting that helps fund public radio, PBS and hundreds of local stations across the U.S. announced Friday it will be shutting down after Republicans in Congress yanked…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting that helps fund public radio, PBS and hundreds of local stations across the U.S. has announced it will shut down after Republicans in Congress yanked more than $1 billion in previously approved funding. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/r...

Ohio Elections Commission getting affairs in order ahead of Jan. 1 handoff • Ohio Capital Journal On Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Elections Commission's responsibilities shift to a new office under the Secretary of State's umbrella. Beyond that date-certain transfer, much of what happens next is still…

On Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Elections Commission's responsibilities shift to a new office under the Secretary of State's umbrella. Beyond that date-certain transfer, much of what happens next is still up in the air. In the meantime, their work continues ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/o...

‘A gun to a knife fight’: Democrats' chief pledges a more pugnacious party in more states • Ohio Capital Journal Democrats must be more aggressive organizers and campaigners to win back the working-class coalition they have increasingly lost to President Donald Trump, according to Democratic National Committee…

Democrats must be more aggressive organizers and campaigners to win back the working-class coalition they have increasingly lost to President Donald Trump, according to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/r...

As federal cuts finalized, state lawmakers in Ohio also gave cuts to public broadcasting • Ohio Capital Journal Millions of dollars in federal budget cuts to public media have been finalized by President Donald Trump, but state lawmakers in Ohio also made budget cuts in funds meant for public broadcasting,…

Millions of dollars in federal budget cuts to public media have been finalized by President Donald Trump, but state lawmakers in Ohio also made budget cuts in funds meant for public broadcasting, including services for the blind ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/a...

Trump's 'truth seeking' AI executive order is a complex, expensive policy, experts say • Ohio Capital Journal An executive order signed by President Trump seeks to remove “ideological agendas” from artificial intelligence models sold to the federal government, but it’s not exactly clear how the policy would…

An executive order signed by President Trump seeks to remove “ideological agendas” from artificial intelligence models sold to the federal government, but it’s not exactly clear how the policy would be enforced, nor how tech companies would test their models. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/04/r...

Federal appeals court skeptical of cases for and against Trump tariff authority • Ohio Capital Journal Judges on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs Thursday as the White House pushes on with its Aug. 1 deadline…

Judges on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs last week as the White House pushed on with its Aug. 1 deadline for import taxes at levels not seen since the 1930s. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/01/r...

Trump’s big proposed cuts to health and education spending rebuffed by US Senate panel • Ohio Capital Journal The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Thursday largely rejected Trump administration proposals to slash funding for education programs, medical research grants, and health initiatives.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations last week largely rejected Trump administration proposals to slash funding for education programs, medical research grants, and health initiatives. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/01/r...