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Government Incompetence in a Red State: When Columbus Shuts Off Your Water

That New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his embrace of Democratic Socialists would urge residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees wasn’t...

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Graham Platner Suspends Campaign, but What’s Next?

On Wednesday evening, Graham Platner suspended his campaign as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine. He had faced a growing number of...

09.07.2026 4

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DeWine Signs Success Sequence into Law for Students

Heritage Action is celebrating Gov. Mike DeWine’s, R-Ohio, decision to sign into law Tuesday the Success Sequence, a life framework to be taught in...

09.07.2026 6

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How Long Can Graham Platner Make Demands?

The scandals involving Graham Platner, still the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, continue. Nevertheless, Platner looks to be making...

08.07.2026 4

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Bernie Moreno Has Had Enough of Cincinnati’s DEI: ‘Must Be a Better Steward of Public Funds’

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, is taking issue with a new policy adopted by the Cincinnati City Council, the DEI Procurement Ordinance, calling it...

07.07.2026 3

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Filthy Rich Democrats JB Pritzker, Ro Khanna Attack the Wealthy

Democrats are at a crossroads as Democratic Socialists of America candidates win primaries, even unseating incumbents. Particularly vexed are well-off...

07.07.2026 4

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Not Just West Virginia or Idaho: Supreme Court Protects Women’s Sports in Several States

As part of the cases handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court this term, the six conservative justices delivered a win for women’s sports last week....

06.07.2026 8

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China-Based Tycoon Neville Roy Singham Under Investigation

Neville Roy Singham, a tech tycoon based in China, is facing a federal investigation for alleged financial crimes, Fox News reported Monday. Singham...

01.07.2026 6

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Past, Current Ohio Republican Governors Express Disappointment in TPS Decision

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major victory with Mullin v. Doe on Temporary Protected Status. The decision...

30.06.2026 5

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Ohio Amendments Saved for November 2027

Last October, at the Daily Signal-sponsored Essential Summit hosted by the Center for Christian Virtue, a panel warned of the upcoming ballot...

29.06.2026 3

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Democratic Party Must Contend With ‘Great Schism,’ Potential for ‘Serious Fracture’

Last week, Democratic Socialists of America candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won big in New York, sending shockwaves over the future of the...

29.06.2026 4

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The SAVE America Act Stands a Chance After All

Thanks to action from President Donald Trump this week, the Senate may be forced to try harder to pass the SAVE America Act. On Wednesday, just as he...

26.06.2026 8

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Gov. DeWine Vetoed Voter ID for Mail-In Ballots. What’s Next?

On Wednesday night, Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, vetoed House Bill 472, which in its final form included provisions requiring photo ID for mail-in...

25.06.2026 5

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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Steve Daines Commemorates Dobbs Anniversary

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Four years ago, on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...

24.06.2026 7

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Mamdani-Endorsed Candidates Critical of Israel Emerge Victorious in New York

Tuesday’s primary in New York saw a takeover of Democratic Socialists of America candidates and those endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani....

24.06.2026 9

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Ohio Family Group Celebrates Ruling on Social Media Age Verification Law

The Center for Christian Virtue is celebrating last week’s decision by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that allows an Ohio law on age...

24.06.2026 6

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Taking Out the Trash in America

Although major sports wins bring celebration, the festivities are often marred in big cities by unruly behavior. That was particularly the case in New...

22.06.2026 8

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Ohio Republicans on the Death Penalty: The General Assembly ‘Has Already Spoken’

Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday revealed his stance on the death penalty, ruffling the feathers of many Ohio Republicans in the process. “I believe Ohio...

19.06.2026 10

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Ohio Cracks Down on CDLs for Foreign-Born Drivers

Amid federal scrutiny and concerns about commercial drivers licenses being in the hands of unqualified drivers, Ohio is cracking down on CDLs for...

17.06.2026 9

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Deal With the Cleveland Clinic Better Protects Minors

Ohio continues to protect children from transgender procedures. Recently, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation reached a settlement with the Department of...

15.06.2026 10

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Ohio Group Gets Visit From FBI Over Voter Fraud Investigation

The Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a group focused on voter registration, criminal, and economic justice was raided by the FBI Thursday in connection...

14.06.2026 10

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Fellow Democrats and Ex-Lovers Speak out Against Platner Campaign

Graham Platner’s candidacy as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine continues to draw headlines, including over new criticisms from fellow...

12.06.2026 20

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Catholic Bishops Consecrate U.S. to Sacred Heart of Jesus for America 250

On the eve of the Catholic Church marking the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops honored America’s...

12.06.2026 10

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Agreement on Data Centers Falters as Ohio Lawmakers Go on Recess

While the Ohio Legislature has made strides this week in key areas before summer recess, it was unable to come to agreement on the hot button issue of...

12.06.2026 9

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Voter ID Gets Major Mail-In Ballot Boost From Ohio Legislature

The Ohio Legislature passed a bill that would require photo ID to be submitted starting in 2027 for absentee voters’ mail-in ballots. That’s in...

11.06.2026 10

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Reactions to ‘Teen Takeover’ Forcing Cancelation of Church Festival in Columbus Suburb

The wealthy Columbus, Ohio suburb of Bexley was hit with a nasty surprise over the weekend when a “teen takeover” swarmed St. Catharine’s...

11.06.2026 10

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Trump Speaks on Ohio Voter ID

With Senate Joint Resolution 10 on voter ID having passed the Ohio Senate last week, and a similar resolution expected to come up for a vote on...

10.06.2026 10

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‘Conservative Juggernaut’ Tim Scott Speaks on ‘The Tony Kinnett Cast’

During Monday’s episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” the Daily Signal’s Tony Kinnett spoke with Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., whom he called a...

09.06.2026 10

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Ohio, Feds Ramp Up Joint Fight Against Fraud

Last Thursday, members of President Donald Trump’s administration met in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss the Buckeye State’s ongoing fight against...

08.06.2026 9

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About The Media Freakout on Voter ID in Ohio

Polling from both Heritage Action and Honest Election Project Action has shown voter ID to be extremely popular among Ohioans. Yet the Republican...

07.06.2026 10

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AFP Action Continues to Fight for Sen. Jon Husted Ahead of Special Election in Ohio

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—With the midterms less than five months away, Americans for Prosperity Action is engaged in another ad campaign in support...

05.06.2026 10

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Ohio Officials Testify Before Fraud Task Force

The House Oversight Committee task force, led by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, met on Wednesday to study Medicaid fraud in Ohio. Lawmakers heard from...

05.06.2026 10

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EXCLUSIVE: Poll Shows Ohio Voters Support Voter ID Amendment

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—With this week’s passage of Senate Joint Resolution in the state Senate, Ohioans are that much closer to voting on a...

05.06.2026 10

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Explosive New Allegations Rock Graham Platner’s Senate Campaign

The hits keep coming against embattled Democrat candidate Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race for Maine. The New York Times released a report...

05.06.2026 10

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Panic Meeting Over Platner Reveals Dems’ Need to Change the Narrative

As the news cycle heats up with the U.S. Senate race in Maine and Democrat candidate Graham Platner, the party is searching for the right narrative....

04.06.2026 10

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Ohio Auditor Praised for Anti-Fraud Efforts

As Ohio officials crack down on fraud, their hard work has not gone unnoticed. The State Financial Officers Foundation, in a recent update celebrating...

03.06.2026 10

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‘Most Stringent’ Voter ID Effort to Make Moves in Ohio

The Ohio Senate is expected to take up a vote in the coming days on a resolution that could produce one of the strongest voter ID laws in the country....

02.06.2026 10

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DeWine Announces Tax Exemption Pause on Data Centers

As lawmakers study the impact of data centers in Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced a pause in consideration of new tax...

29.05.2026 10

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Childcare Fraud Bills See Updates From Ohio Legislature

A bill introduced in the Ohio General Assembly earlier this year is seeing changes as lawmakers craft how to deal with concerns about childcare...

27.05.2026 10

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The List Is Out of 10 Most Vulnerable House Members for Midterms

The 2026 midterms offer plenty of races to watch as Republicans try to buck the historical trend of the president’s party losing seats. Both...

24.05.2026 10

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Just 8 House Democrats Voted for Parental Consent Pronouns Bill

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217–198 to require federally funded elementary and middle schools to obtain parental consent...

22.05.2026 10

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Where Does Sherrod Brown Stand on ICE?

As he seeks a comeback, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, spoke with CNN about what another term of his would look like, sparking chatter about his...

21.05.2026 10

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Judicial Confirmation Hearing Has ‘You’re No Justice Jackson’ Moment

A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on whether to confirm former Ohio Solicitor General Benjamin Flowers to a vacancy on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court...

21.05.2026 10

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Ramaswamy, Ohio Republicans Address Fraud in Press Conference

In the wake of a recent investigative report from The Daily Wire’s Luke Rosiak on suspected Medicaid fraud in Columbus, Ohio, Republicans held a...

20.05.2026 10

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Ramaswamy Calls for Voter ID Constitutional Amendment for Ohio

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is championing the effort to solidify voter ID in Ohio, calling for the requirement to be enshrined in the state...

20.05.2026 10

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Ohio Secretary LaRose Continues to Fend Off Dems on Voter Data

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose continues to defend his decision to send voter data to the federal government despite increased Democratic...

19.05.2026 20

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Bipartisan Committee to Study Ohio Data Centers

With data centers increasingly in the news—and increasingly contentious— a bipartisan committee in Ohio has been created to study the impact of...

18.05.2026 10

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How Can Ohio Pull Itself Up for Family Status Ranking?

Ohio is below average in family rankings, according to a recent report that measures family strength and stability across all 50 states. But two top...

17.05.2026 20

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Ohio’s School Choice Program Moves Through the Courts

The 10th District Court of Appeals this week heard arguments regarding Ohio’s school voucher program, EdChoice, and will decide whether to uphold a...

15.05.2026 10

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Ohio’s DeWine Just Announced Fraud Prevention Initiatives—Are They Enough?

With Ohio facing scrutiny over Medicaid fraud, Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced a series of new prevention measures from Ohio Department of...

14.05.2026 20

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