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Weekly Political Recap — Week Ending May 9, 2026
Ohio News LOCAL: Mault and Smith survive contested Republican primaries; Mault advances to face Democrat Abby Spears in November Scioto County voters delivered the long-awaited verdict Tuesday on the two Republican commissioner primaries that have dominated local politics since the indictment of Bryan Davis. Steven Will Mault defeated Yvonne Hale and Nate Hoover (2,744 / 2,262 / 1,454), and Merit Smith turned back challenger Adrian Harrison (3,579 to 2,789). Turnout came in a

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Weekly Political Recap, Week Ending April 17, 2026
This week: Sherrod Brown builds a big cash lead over Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio's Senate race; a bipartisan group of lawmakers targets Medicaid "middlemen" with projected savings of up to $850M a year; and Vivek Ramaswamy's property tax rollback plan draws scrutiny over a projected $6.6B hit to Ohio schools and services. Plus: Trump's new CDC nominee and the back-to-back Swalwell and Gonzales congressional resignations.

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Apr 172 min read
Weekly Political Recap — Week Ending April 11, 2026
🏛️ OHIO NEWS 📍 LOCAL: Scioto County Secures $3.32 Million to Repair Storm-Damaged Roads Scioto County received a $3.32 million grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency to repair six county roadways damaged by a severe April 2025 rainstorm. The reimbursable grant covers 75% of repair costs, with construction — including retaining walls and roadway reconstruction — expected to complete by 2027. Acton Rolls Out Affordability Plan in Ohio Governor Race Democratic guberna

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Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Reflecting on Ohio’s Native History
From Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day Each year on the second Monday of October, Americans have traditionally celebrated Columbus...

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Oct 12, 20255 min read


Creating Effective Protest Signs
Summer is approaching and with it comes the unofficial protest season. As you're gearing up for a protest get ready to stand in solidarity with your community. Whether it’s for LGBTQIA2S+ equality, racial justice, reproductive rights, or simply to remind the world that kindness and joy is revolutionary. But hang on! You need a sign! Not just any sign—a sign that lets folks know what you stand for.
Here is a guide to crafting a protest sign that’s as impactful as the caus

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May 12, 20253 min read


Why Voting YES on Issue 1 is Crucial for Fair Representation
As a woman and Democrat from a small town in Southern Ohio, I believe it's crucial that we vote yes on Issue 1 this November so that...

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Sep 26, 20243 min read


Weekly Political Roundup: Key Ohio and National Stories You Might Have Missed - Week Ending June 22, 2024
Weekly Political Roundup: Key Ohio and National Stories You Might Have Missed - Week Ending June 22, 2024

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Jun 22, 20244 min read


Political News Recap - Week Ending June 15, 2024
We know your time is valuable, so we've curated this selection of key political stories you might have missed.

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Jun 15, 20243 min read


Voting in Ohio: Myth vs Fact
Navigating the voting process can often be complex, whether intentionally or not. We're here to clarify the truth behind seven common myths

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Jun 4, 20241 min read


News Recap - Week Ending April 6, 2024
We understand you may be busy, so we've curated recaps of a few news stories you might have missed this week... Scioto County Democratic...

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Apr 6, 20245 min read


News Recap: Week Ending February 3, 2024
We understand life gets busy for everyone. To help you catch up, here's a quick recap of the news highlights from the past week...

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Feb 3, 20245 min read
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