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'Avery's Law' took effect in March 2026, in response to the four-day jail sentence received by the owner of two dogs who brutally attacked 11-year-old Avery Russell
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and GOP legislative leaders have questioned Gov. Mike DeWine's judgment when it comes to Medicaid fraud prevention.
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Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.
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Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.
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The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up more homes to rent out.
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Commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ stunning Game 1 collapse against the New York Knicks and what Cleveland must do to bounce back in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Two lawsuits recently filed in Ohio are taking on the 2023 voter-approved constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights and abortion access.
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The Republican candidate for governor has unveiled a plan he said will fight back against billions of dollars in Medicaid fraud that was first reported by a national conservative outlet.
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During his 2026 State of the City, Mayor Shammas Malik announced he plans to introduce new legislation aimed at improving Akron's housing stock and city policies around enforcement.
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George Shoup is the first receiver appointed under a state law that went into effect in September.