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Ohio bill threatens fines for AI chatbots that encourage harm of self or of others
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (523+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A bipartisan bill in the Ohio House would allow graduated penalties against developers and owners of artificial intelligence models that encourage people to harm themselves or others. The bill makes Ohio the latest state looking to prevent AI…...
Ohio lawmaker quietly regains committee seats lost amid sexual misconduct claim
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (758+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio'Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman has returned most of the committee assignments that he took away from state Rep. Rodney Creech last year amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor family member. Creech, a Preble County Republican, is…...
Ohio 82 widening in North Royalton might include flattening of steep hill between York & Ridge roads
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (629+ words) NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio -- The second phase of the Ohio 82 widening project may include some flattening of a steep hill between York and Ridge roads. The city recently received $4 million in federal funds for the widening project. Tom Jordan, North Royalton's…...
Why Ohio Democrats are pushing back against ‘discriminatory’ bills aimed at foreign nationals
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (725+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " A proposal aimed at blocking "foreign adversaries" from buying land near Ohio's military bases and energy facilities recently made headway in the Ohio House Public Safety Committee " with unanimous Republican support and unified Democratic opposition. An updated version…...
Ohio bill would make repeat solicitation of sex a felony
1+ week, 1+ day ago (392+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio lawmaker wants to make repeat solicitation of sex a felony, escalating penalties as part of a broader effort to combat human trafficking. "My goal is to rid human trafficking from the state of Ohio," Rep. Josh…...
Ohio secures $15M from feds to boost kids from birth to 5: Capitol Letter
1+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) We are looking at a busier week at the Ohio Statehouse, compared to last week. 1. The Senate scheduled a session for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. 2. On Tuesday, the House Judiciary will have first hearing on Senate Bill 55, operating a vehicle or watercraft under…...
Ohio State is trying to revive something special, but is it already too late to save it? Stephen Means
1+ week, 1+ day ago (562+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State basketball team had a chance to show its fan base why they should believe in what's being built, and it failed to meet the moment. Sunday's 82-61 loss to Michigan wasn't just about a single game;…...
Ohio State has added an offensive assistant to its coaching staff: Buckeye Breakfast
1+ week, 1+ day ago (199+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State has added an assistant coach to its offensive staff. Thomas Morton will join the Buckeyes as assistant tight ends coach. The move was reported on Monday by CBS Sports. Morton was the quarterbacks coach at Samford…...
Ohio claws back $3.3M from Cleveland after city fails to spend money on removing lead from homes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (644+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland will lose $3.3 million in grant money that was meant to help remove sources of lead from homes because the city failed to spend the money fast enough. The money was part of a $4.9 million grant administered by…...
John Carroll University to host Ohio Peace & Conflict Conference Feb. 13; public invited
1+ week, 1+ day ago (535+ words) UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- John Carroll University will host on Friday (Feb. 13) the 2026 annual Ohio Peace & Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Conference, which will bring together faculty, students, and nonprofit organizations from across the state to explore how civic engagement can serve…...