News · OH
Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax pause into law
Economy and jobsOhio’s governor has approved a temporary gas tax pause that will remain in place for 90 days.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
Editors · Policy and legislation
The Ballot Ohio Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Ohio
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Ohio, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
26 stories published
News · OH
Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax pause into law
Economy and jobsThe governor has approved an Ohio gas tax measure that creates a temporary 90-day pause.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio GOP leaders urge Ramaswamy to stop using private jet
Foreign policyThe advice comes as rural Appalachian counties draw attention in the governor’s contest between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · OH
7 Northeast Ohio people indicted in Medicaid fraud case
Health careSeven people from Northeast Ohio face Medicaid fraud allegations in a case not directly connected to an election or candidate.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Jacob Thomas Mr. Frost
Elections and votingFrost is one of 10 candidates listed in the contested 2026 election for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · OH
Ohio leaders plan return for Ramaswamy gas-tax vote
Economy and jobsLegislative leaders said lawmakers could return next week to consider a gas-tax plan requested by Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
News · OH
Ohio prepares Dayton bid for proposed U.S. Space Academy
EducationThe state’s plan would connect Wright State and Wright-Patterson, with Ohio funding facilities and the federal government overseeing operations.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Jullie Kelley in Ohio’s 6th District
Elections and votingRepublican Jullie Kelley is one of 10 candidates listed in Ohio’s contested 6th Congressional District race.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · OH
Two indicted in Ohio over alleged investor fraud
Elections and votingTwo people face allegations that they defrauded investors through a Ponzi scheme in Ohio.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · OH
DeWine signs House Bill 105 on lawsuit funding
Elections and votingThe law requires registration and disclosures for third-party lawsuit funders and bars foreign participation in such funding.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OH
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-vote screening order
Elections and votingThe justices left in place a lower court ruling against required U.S. Postal Service screening of mail-in ballots.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs first responder protection bill
Elections and votingThe governor approved an Ohio bill intended to strengthen first responders’ work and protections.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Jon Husted in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jon Husted is among 16 candidates in Ohio’s contested U.S. Senate race on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Alea Nadeem in Ohio’s 9th District
Elections and votingRepublican Alea Nadeem is one of 10 candidates listed for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District general election in 2026.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 10, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Holly Adams in Ohio’s 1st District
Elections and votingRepublican Holly Adams is one of 10 candidates listed in Ohio’s 1st District U.S. House race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskAug 31, 2026