/politics Politics en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:21:46 GMT /2025-04-28/ohio-treasurer-not-sold-on-state-cryptocurrency-strategic-reserve-idea Robert Sprague said he is not sold on a bill suggesting he invest taxpayer dollars in digital currencies. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:21:46 GMT /2025-04-28/ohio-treasurer-not-sold-on-state-cryptocurrency-strategic-reserve-idea Sarah Donaldson /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-28/tensions-between-community-councils-citywide-elected-officials When it comes to development, how do leaders balance neighborhood concerns and the need for progress? Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-28/tensions-between-community-councils-citywide-elected-officials /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-28/how-property-tax-relief-could-affect-public-schools Local county auditors are putting out their plans for property tax relief, we discuss their call to action and a proposal by lawmakers that caps school savings. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-28/how-property-tax-relief-could-affect-public-schools /2025-04-25/indiana-lawmakers-boost-base-teacher-pay-to-45-000-a-year-in-bill-headed-to-governor That would boost the state's minimum pay by $5,000 a year. The final measure also strips a provision that would have required schools to provide paid paternal leave. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:27:17 GMT /2025-04-25/indiana-lawmakers-boost-base-teacher-pay-to-45-000-a-year-in-bill-headed-to-governor Kirsten Adair /2025-04-25/ohio-democratic-leader-party-not-focused-on-protests-but-doing-other-work-ahead-of-2026 Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters has an explanation why the party isn't visible at many of the anti-Trump protests statewide. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:43:51 GMT /2025-04-25/ohio-democratic-leader-party-not-focused-on-protests-but-doing-other-work-ahead-of-2026 Jo Ingles /politics/2025-04-24/mitch-mcconnell-pans-trump-tariffs It's not the first time Kentucky's senior Senator has made such remarks in public, but these may be his most forceful yet. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:20:18 GMT /politics/2025-04-24/mitch-mcconnell-pans-trump-tariffs Nick Swartsell /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-24/npr-domenico-montanaro-trump-first-100-days º£½ÇÉçÇø's senior political editor discusses potential federal cuts to public media. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-24/npr-domenico-montanaro-trump-first-100-days /politics/2025-04-24/analysis-amy-acton-covid-pandemic-ohio-governor Dr. Amy Acton's high profile stint as director of Ohio's Department of Health during COVID could be a two-edged sword for her campaign to become Ohio's next governor. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:47:00 GMT /politics/2025-04-24/analysis-amy-acton-covid-pandemic-ohio-governor Howard Wilkinson /2025-04-22/a-10m-deficit-could-mean-dirtier-restrooms-fewer-lifeguards-at-indiana-state-parks-this-summer Indiana's state parks are expected to face a $10 million deficit — with only a few days left before state lawmakers finalize the budget. Without more funding, there may not be enough seasonal staff this summer. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:12:22 GMT /2025-04-22/a-10m-deficit-could-mean-dirtier-restrooms-fewer-lifeguards-at-indiana-state-parks-this-summer Rebecca Thiele /politics/2025-04-23/u-s-rep-andy-barr-joins-battle-for-mcconnell-senate-seat Another high-profile contender has officially joined the race for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat. U.S. Rep Andy Barr announced Tuesday he'd run for seat in what is expected to be a hotly contested primary. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:36:44 GMT /politics/2025-04-23/u-s-rep-andy-barr-joins-battle-for-mcconnell-senate-seat Morgan Watkins