Rob Portman

The Department of Energy allowed a taxpayer-funded breakthrough in batteries to transfer overseas with little oversight

Cases are rising statewide but the outbreak has affected Cleveland and Cuyahoga County more than any others across Ohio; Ohio's U.S. Sen. Rob Portman met with members of Ukraine's parliament this week and is calling for more aid to be sent to help them fight Russian aggression; Northeast Ohio's broadband expansion program received half a million dollars from the state ... and more stories.

There will be no debates for the races for Ohio governor and U.S. Senate due to the refusal of the Republican candidates to participate; Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) says the U.S. Senate will not vote until November on a bill implementing federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage ... and more stories.

Portman changed his stance on same-sex marriage after his son came out as gay in 2013.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger could shift future investments overseas if a $52 billion subsidy for chip manufacturers fails to pass in Congress, impeding the company's growth in Ohio.

Sen. Rob Portman is among a bipartisan group of senators supporting gun and school safety measures; Gov. Mike DeWine signs into law a bill reducing training requirements for arming teachers and staff in schools.

The five leading GOP candidates have spent a combined $65 million - spending could reach around $150 million by the general election in November; Cuyahoga County Sheriff resigns a year after appointment; Guardians beat Athletics in first sweep in 22 years; and more stories.

Trump's team had sought to hold the rally at the Portgage County Fairgrounds but was turned down by its board; Cleveland City Councilmembers are concerned about allowing two police forces expanding their jurisdiction; and more stories.

Brown joined the other Democratic Senators and a few Republican Senators to confirm federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation's highest court.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) both share thoughts on the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection but with different approaches.