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Fewer Concealed Carry Licenses In Ohio Despite Expanded Permissions

The number of Ohio residents issued concealed carry licenses decreased from 2016 to 2017, despite new legislation that expands the list of acceptable…

Glitch Prevents Ohio Students From Taking Standardized Test

Hundreds of students in Akron were among those prevented from beginning a state required exam Wednesday due to a computer glitch that impacted testing statewide. Testing resumed Thursday after a bug in the vendor’s system prevented students from logging in to their English Language Arts exams Wednesday. A spokesperson with the Ohio Department of Education said ODE was notified Wednesday morning by AIR, the American Institutes for Research, of a problem with its log in system.

The White House is lit up in rainbow colors in commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage.

Obama: Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling 'A Victory For America'

The president spoke at the White House Rose Garden following the announcement of the ruling affirming the constitutional right of same-sex couples to marry.

GOP Stivers Unseats Democratic Congresswoman Kilroy

After a second run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio Republican Steve Stivers unseated his Democratic opponent. After spending only…

The Supreme Court said Friday it would hear a challenge to a Texas law requiring state abortion providers to meet certain standards. Opponents of the law say that it puts "undue burden" on clinics.

Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Texas Abortion Law

The high court will hear a dispute over a 2013 Texas law that would effectively eliminate most of the clinics that perform abortions in the state.

Columbus Blue Jackets John Tortorella head coach John Tortorella.

Tortorella Out After 6 Years As Columbus Blue Jackets Coach

John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced what he called a “mutual decision" between the team and the winningest coach in franchise history a day after the Blue Jackets finished last in the Central Division.

Rep. Russo speaks to patient advocates from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at the Ohio Statehouse.

Allison Russo Ready For Challenging Race For Ohio's 15th Congressional District Seat

Democrat and state representative Allison Russo credits outreach to voters for her win in the Democratic special primary election for the 15th congressional district.

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, foreground, speaks to state Sen. Vernon Sykes, seated, the co-chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, as other members of the panel prepared for a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.

Supreme Court Says GOP Redistricting Officials Can Be Questioned

Three lawsuits accuse the redistricting commissioners of approving unconstitutionally gerrymandered district maps.

Lylliette Ramirez gets a coronavirus test in January in North Miami, Florida.

The more contagious BA.2 version of omicron is now the most common in the U.S.

The BA.2 strain now accounts for more than half of all coronavirus infections nationwide, the CDC estimates. Although it's fueling a surge in Europe, the variant doesn't appear to make people sicker.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House on March 17, 2022, in Washington. Psaki announced she recently tested positive for COVID-19.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive (again) for COVID-19

In a statement posted to Twitter, Psaki says she had two "socially-distanced meetings" with President Biden on Monday and said he was not considered a close contact. His most recent test was negative.

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