The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains almost $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. These funding cuts are expected to hit rural areas hard, potentially causing hospital closures. Reports show that two hospitals in Southeast Ohio are in danger of closing.
OU Student Senate: Leadership, structure and how to get involved
Jackson County resident and longtime political advocate, Lisa Parker, has created a Facebook page titled Mamaw’s Porch ‘n Politics. The page represents her Appalachian community and brings a liberal perspective to all those listening.
Democratic Reps. Tristan Rader and Christine Cockley have introduced a bill in the Ohio House that would prevent ODNR from issuing permits for oil and gas drilling on state parks and Lake Erie
Troops climb to numbers of 2,000 in D.C., now armed, and turmoil continues at the CDC.
Despite losing his Senate seat to Bernie Moreno in 2024, Sherrod Brown has begun a campaign to re-run for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2026 election.
While showing combative successes against the Trump administration, Newsom has shown little bite.
National Parks are something we can all come back to, time and time again, reminiscing even though it's our first time visiting. Let’s show them more love!
In this week’s headlines, President Trump seeks to make major election changes, and Hurricane Erin boasts waves as high as 18 feet.
Senate Bill 1 prompts closures and policy shifts at Ohio University.
The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has officially been signed into law. The legislation contains economic reforms ranging from new tax cuts to decreased funding for social welfare programs.
Opinion: While authoritarian measure continue to ramp up on college campuses, making your voice heard is more important than ever.
Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
House Bill 96 would eliminate sales tax exemptions for newspapers and newspaper subscriptions.
The Trump administration has enacted tariffs on goods imported from many foreign countries, causing a trade war and raising worries of an economic recession.
Numerous government orders and laws have been targeting efforts in support of diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility for Ohioians at the local, state and federal level. The Americans with Disability Act, which was passed in 1992, prohibits discrimination and guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Ohio University President Lori Gonzalez released an email updating students about the effects of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act on the university programs and offices.
The Trump administration walks back prior decision to revoke international student status and visas across the country. The decision resulted in nationwide backlash and many lawsuits. ICE is now developing a new framework for international record termination.
Ohio’s budget bill, passed by the House on April 9, is drawing backlash from school and library leaders who fear proposed funding changes could destabilize their services.
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