A couple of members of Congress are not giving up on finding ways to fight the substance abuse epidemic. Last month, U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, and Robin Kelly, D– Ill., reintroduced the Remote Opioid Monitoring Act, which would direct the federal government to study the effectiveness ...

Ohio lawmakers have until the end of June to pass a budget. But already, members of the House of Representatives have adopted a version that ignores initiatives proposed by other lawmakers and Gov. Mike DeWine to help address the child care challenges faced by many Buckeye State ...

Most of us know to brace ourselves when we read an anticipated response that begins with “after careful consideration.” That was certainly necessary for Licking County residents after Microsoft followed those words with “we will not be moving forward at this time with our plans to build ...

Ohio leadership has for some time been promising improvements in employment opportunities for Buckeye State residents. What we got — in droves — are data centers, which don’t check many of the boxes when it comes to benefiting residents. Policy Matters Ohio took a look at all those ...

Looking at the names of those who have enshrined in the Weirton Hall of Fame since its founding in 2008, can give you a sense of the history and dedication behind today’s community. From the city’s namesake, E.T. Weir, to its first mayor, Thomas Millsop, to longtime community volunteers ...

The penalties in Ohio for operating a vehicle while under the influence will become more harsh on Wednesday. That’s when Liv’s Law (House Bill 37) will go into effect. It was born of tragedy, when Olivia Wright was killed by a drunk driver, and her father decided to act. “A ...