The Ohio Statehouse Scoop

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, host Jo Ingles has the latest on the investigation into the conditions that led to the discovery of 16 abused children in Southern Ohio last week. Jo also reports on why the latest U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots won't apply to Ohioans. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson joins Jo to talk about fracking, the fa...

Governor DeWine used his veto pen last week, and Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles explains how. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse Correspondent Sarah Donaldson joins Jo to talk more about vetoes, bills signed into law, efforts to make JobsOhio more transparent, and give an update on the situation involving Haitian immigrants in Springfield. Plus, the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation'...

This week on Ohio Statehouse Scoop: Gov. DeWine says it's time to move on from lethal injections, but the Legislature isn't showing much interest. Host Jo Ingles is joined by Sarah Donaldson and Karen Kasler to unpack that debate, budget cleanup at the Statehouse, and the decision to delay an equal-rights ballot issue. Plus, reflections from Black Ohio lawmakers following Juneteenth. It's all this...

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on FBI raids on associates of one of the state's leading voter engagement organizations that focuses on progressive causes. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo to talk about the bevy of bills passed by the Ohio Legislature in what's being called the "Lame Duckling...

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on changes to the bill that's meant to fight Medicaid fraud and more. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about all of the big political stories of the past week. Plus, we tell you why a bill to raise the state's minimum age to be married to 18 years old, legisla...

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop,Host Jo Ingles talks about Attorney General Dave Yost's last days in office, the push for an annual Devo Day in Ohio, and Dr. Oz's comments on Medicaid fraud and a notable snake story. Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson also have the latest on data center tax breaks, the effort to put the existing photo ID l...

This week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on some of the things Gov. Mike DeWine had to say when she asked him some frank questions as part of the Columbus Metropolitan Club's conversation last week. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about what the state is doing about alleged Medicaid fraud and the...

On this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on what Democrats are doing to gain momentum in areas where they've been underperforming, on Medicaid fraud allegations and what's being done about it, and on the mythical Loveland monster, Frogman, that some lawmakers say needs to be designated as the state's official cryptid. Ohio Public Media's Karen Kasler joins Jo to talk about Gov....

Ohio's 2026 primary is in the books. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports on the outcomes and talks with Ohio Republican Party Chair Alex Triantifilou and Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde about where they go from here. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins Jo to talk about takeaways from the election and news that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost...

It's Election Day Eve in the Buckeye State, and Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles, along with Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Sarah Donaldson, have everything you need to know before you cast your vote in the May 5 primary. We preview the big, contested statewide races and give you insight into the candidates and issues on the ballot.

On this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on the latest update from the group that's been collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot that, if passed, would abolish property taxes. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson talk about the latest in Statehouse politics. And we take a look at what's happening in the...

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on efforts by Ohio Democrats to make inroads in rural areas. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to discuss what's happening in Ohio politics and government, including what Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who had been activated into military service, is say...

The early absentee voting period for the May primary is underway, and in this podcast, Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles tells you what's on the ballot. Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk about everything voters need to know before they cast ballots. Also, we remember Helen Rankin, the first African American woman to...

A group that wants to give Ohio voters a chance to ban large data centers is one step closer to that goal after getting the green light from the Ohio Ballot Board. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles explains. Later, she's joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler to talk about the latest news coming from the state legislature and st...

Democrats in the Ohio House have introduced bills that they think will lower energy costs for Ohioans. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks about the ideas Democrats are floating....and whether majority Republicans in the Ohio Legislature will sink them. Later, Jo is joined by Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson to talk abo...

It's that time of year when the deadliest tornadoes have happened in Ohio. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles takes a look at what's being done to protect Ohioans, including those who are the most at risk. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about the latest news coming from the Ohio Statehouse last week.

Gov. Mike DeWine will leave office at the end of this year, and last week he made one final pitch for his policies in his “State of the State” speech. Ohio Statehouse Scoop host Jo Ingles explains. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about DeWine’s speech and other big news from the Ohio Statehouse last week. Also, did you...

This week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles talks to Reps Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Township), as well as Policy Matters Ohio's Ali Smith, about a bill that would provide basic data about K-12 schools that accept publicly-funded vouchers. Jo also has the latest data from the 2025 Ohio Abortion Report. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasl...

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled some tariffs that have been illegally collected during the past year, what happens to that money? In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles tackles that question. U.S. Sen Jon Husted says businesses that paid those tariffs should get that money, but the man who wants to replace him, former U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown, says those dollars should go bac...

One of Ohio's wealthiest men found himself amid a firestorm last week after the release of FBI files on the case against the late accused child trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles explains how Ohio lawmakers are reacting to the news that billionaire Les Wexner was named as a co-conspirator in the Epstein files. She also talks with Ohio State University...

Ohio is taking a unique action to make it safer for work crews on the state's highways. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks with Matt Bruning at the Ohio Department of Transportation about a new pilot project involving crash trucks that are designed to protect work crews from errant drivers. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join...

This week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, we take a look at artificial intelligence. Host Jo Ingles runs down some legislation affecting A.I. that's being considered at the Ohio Statehouse. Two political strategists (Scott Schweitzer of the Strategy Group and Dennis Williard with Precision New Media) join Jo to talk about the role A.I. is playing in political campaigns. Later, Ohio Public Media Stat...

Ohioans dealt with a big snowstorm last week but it was actions by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) that had many hot under the collar, prompting a new wave of protest music in Ohio and elsewhere. In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles has the latest on how state lawmakers are dealing with immigration. Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on healthcare issues. Later, Ohio Publi...

Ohioans are dealing with winter weather, but that's not all. In this episode of The Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports that Ohioans are also struggling to afford health care coverage, pay their taxes, and make ends meet. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Sarah Donaldson and Bureau Chief Karen Kasler join Jo to talk about what's happening with political campaigns a...

Childcares that accept government money for their services have been under a lot of scrutiny lately since news of childcare fraud in Minnesota starting making headlines about a month ago. Now, as Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles reports, there are two bills in the state legislature to make it easier to detect and prevent fraud in the system. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chie...