Permanent sales tax holiday clears Ohio Senate
A measure that would make Ohio’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday permanent was approved by the Senate, though previous attempts have been unsuccessful.
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Lawmakers trying to build bridges
Two central Ohio lawmakers who have successfully bridged their partisan divide are calling on others to do the same.
Winter weather headaches
Snow that moved into central Ohio overnight closed schools and highways in Columbus and surrounding areas early Wednesday morning.
Lawmakers OK deal on redistricting proposal
A compromise between state lawmakers and voting rights advocates over how Ohio draws its congressional maps is headed to the May ballot after clearing the state Legislature on Tuesday.
1 dead, 1 hurt in stabbing
One man was dead and another remained hospitalized after being stabbed outside an Northeast Side gas station Tuesday night.
State Supreme Court strikes down abortion challenges
An abortion-rights group says an Ohio Supreme Court ruling upholding a state order to shutter the last abortion clinic in northwest Ohio punishes women for deciding to end their pregnancies.
Late goal lifts Capitals over Blue Jackets, 3-2
Nicklas Backstrom’s 200th NHL goal was a game-winner.
Magic stun reeling Cavs as LeBron says he’s staying put
After another embarrassing defeat and two days before the trade deadline, LeBron James let it be known he’s not going anywhere, at least for now.
Suspect sought in South Side shooting
Police say a the suspect in a deadly shooting on the South Side early Tuesday should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
Senate approves deal on new Ohio congressional redistricting plan
The Ohio House is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a plan to reform the process for drawing Ohio’s congressional districts and eliminate — or, at least, reduce — the gerrymandering that some say has contributed to partisan divide and gridlock on Capitol Hill.