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Ohio is no stranger to scandal.In fact, it's been reported that, as of today, no state in the Union has a bigger scandal than the $61 million bribery case that federal prosecutors have brought against former Ohio Speaker Larry Householder and his associates for pushing a $1.3 billion bailout of Akron-based First Energy for two failing nuclear power plants.

The requirement of 3,000 signatures from registered voters, more than other major cities in Ohio, is an endeavor that takes significant planning, coordination and man power.

Senators are weighing in on the $74 billion state budget plan that makes tax cuts and overhauls school funding.

Matt Huffman, president of the state Senate, proposes asking voters to approve a different timeline for drawing Congressional maps.

He is the first Democratic to announce his candidacy for Sen. Rob Portman's seat in 2022. Four Republicans are already in the running.

The Democratic mayor of Dayton, a two-time candidate for the post, so far faces Republican opponent Joe Blystone, a business owner and farmer. Gov. Mike DeWine says he will run for re-election.

Communicator and author David Murray, of Hudson, looks at a fractured nation.

Communicator and author David Murray, of Hudson, looks at a fractured nation.

The well-funded candidate and former social worker says as mayor one of his areas of focus will be reducing crime.

The board still plans to buy new voting machines in preparation for the next general election.